Know Your 4X4, Beginners Tips

[@sweetsourpork111]

Wow someone who makes a video for beginners off roaders! Already the best bloke ever lol

[@smartdrivetest]

Thanks Ronny - An older video, but lots of great information for the beginner that wants to go off-roading. All the best, Cheers Rick

[@mahipalsinghbhati1324]

He was not that energetic as he is now

[@howardp6682]

The serious basics of 4x4 explained with just a light sprinkling of larrikin in the introduction. Ronny - you get the mix just right again. After a long day at work in the city on a cold night, your video's put me in a good mood for all the right reasons. "As slow as possible, as fast as necessary" was drilled into me decades ago in the green machine, and I still drive to that on road or offroad.

[@spiko007]

Greetings from Redondo Beach, California (LA)! I've just purchased a 2017 Wrangler Rubicon, which is now in the shop getting lifted, bigger tires, bumpers and winch, etc... I have been glued to your videos for the last week-thank you for all the great info...you even showed me how to wash my jeep after a trip! I'm new to off-roading, and you've made my transition into the 4x4 world much smoother. Thanks!

[@carypeaden4147]

You have some very helpful videos. Thanks! When I search for "off-road vehicle" type subjects, it is amazing how many of the videos are made by Australians.

[@christinejohn9059]

thank goodness these help videos 4x4 are available to new users of 4 wheel drives preparing to go back country NZ

[@HelptheBroncos]

159 person's with thumbs down are getting stuck. This man is just trying to help , thx Ronny...4 running in the states.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

No worries mate hope to make it back next year

[@bradleybradley8144]

Great tips for us noobs. Cheers Ronny

[@scobe2812]

Last weekend I took a 2016 Nissan X-Trail with road tyres through boggy clay hilly tracks. Thankfully I had 3 very capable 4WDs with recovery gear in our convoy. Just in case. Surprisingly to all, the X-Trail did exceptionally well. The lesson of the day i learnt after the trip and which i wished i had watched your video before was in regard to departure angle. I practically ripped off most of the back bumper due to massive water hole crossings with a steep entry and a steep departure angles. Oh well. Still we all had so much fun. The kids loved it. One day I hope to own a serious 4WD. Thanks for vids. Im a huge fan.

[@Ollegram]

Really glad I stumbled upon this video. Some things I just didn't really think about. Never owned a truck (4x4) before but am really considering a switch to a new Tacoma. Thank you for dropping some real knowledge!

[@ryanmartinage]

Thanks for posting this. I just got a 2016 4Runner 4x4 and these are good things to consider before making the maiden voyage. Thank you again.

[@davetaf1323]

Ronny being from the other side of the world in Trinidad and Tobago your videos an tips are the best an easily understood keep up the great work buddy .....hope you never stop

[@brianmercer0113]

Thanks for the tips on angles, just went and checked the Prado and got quite a shock with the difference between Approach and Departure angles. Thanks again, keep up the top work.

[@michaelandlucifer]

Informative video. This guy Channel is one of the best in term of 4x4 know-how. No bullshit or talking through the hat. I'm 4x4 driver somewhere in Borneo (Malaysia part of it). I occasionally transporting passengers to the interior of my Country for side income via logging road. Sometime it an 11 to 12 hours stressful 4x4 driving through dusty/rough/extra special pot holes/slippery (depend on weather) road. My priority is my passenger safety/comfort and also my unmodified Toyota Vigo 2.5 Diesel long term well being. No. 1 is on tire (all terrain or mud? psi). No. 2 is the driver experience on 4x4 driving (slippery road, the back of the car going to the right? What action to be taken?) No. 3 is knowledge of the vehicle you are using. 4. Emergency tools/ know-how. These 4 basic knowledge will give you a driving experience as if you're cutting a tree using a knife, a machete, an axe or a chainsaw.

[@AlRHORN]

Just bought my first 4x4 cheers for this vid mate

[@laurencedaniels4381]

Thanks mate great tips am just starting 4wd about to do first trip from Cairns to Cape York . Need all the tips l can get. Yours are good common sense tips. Cheers.

[@H.pylori]

I never quite understood approach and departure angles unitl I ran across this video. I am a beginner 4WD owner and I found this video most helpful. This is the second time one of your videos has helped me understand my 4WD. I rarely subscribe to any channels since I do not need more emails, but I am going to give you a "thumbs up" and subscribe now. Thanks so much. Your efforts are appreciated.

[@stevenehrle1618]

Your intros are the best on the Internet!!

[@d3skarriad0]

It was the howdy for me... Best channel ever

[@henareromana2999]

The force is with you master luke.

[@whooshkaboomie]

Thanks mate. Got myself a used Hummer H3 and taking it back country on the Rocky Mts of Colorado. I have learnt so much from your simple explanations on various points. Trust the Aussies to keep it simple !

[@amonGustavo07]

whooshkaboomie lmaooooo a hummer😂

[@jayjackson85]

J Y gotta start somewhere mate. No need to be a typical tool.

[@CrashCarson14]

Thank you someone who gives more than a basic video on how to just engage 4wd

[@Slash1066]

I have learned such a lot of useful information from you, love the channel

[@nwyetiphotography]

Awesome training video!!! Thanks so much for explaining what to look for! I just bought a 2007 Jeep Liberty and excited to take it in the mountains. Now I can feel a little more confident.

[@dadventuretv2538]

I have my angles, water fording depth, and clearance height written down and taped to a mount on my mirror. And I carry a yardstick and muck-boots so that I can measure water that might be too deep, or the size of rock step ups and step downs etc.

[@johaneriksandberg]

This is my new favorite channel, great vids man!

[@ricr.4669]

Thankyou sir. I'm buy a Mux 2022 and I'm gonna explore the world

[@Zeuce9856]

Ronny you explain things about 4wd's with absolute clarity good job. 😊

[@DeathMammoth91]

That Toyota Land Cruiser!

[@elave16]

Have you seen it now! Ultra light (comparatively)..

[@williamdomey7584]

I’ve had 4 Wheel drive pickups and jeeps but have never been off road. Building my 2000 Jeep XJ to go off road. I found your video very informative.

[@edgarcardona2751]

Your videos are straight to the point with plenty of information to back it up... keep up the good work

[@sugarnads]

Watched this the other day having just bought an R50 pathfinder. The tip about checking whether you need to be in neutral to engage 4l struck a chord lol... First (only so far) time off tarmac and i went down an easy enough descent thinking 'damn this doesnt FEEL like low range! Feels like im still in high' Well...read the hand book after watching this vid didnt I....ahem Lol... Glad we didnt go anywhere it was necessary. Thanks for the great info in your vids. I have also taken on board the scraping soap and waterbottle with a hole washing tip. Thats pure brilliance.

[@dancinpigeons4130]

Youre so informative im new to 4x4 ive used your channel to learn a lot thanks again mate

[@tomvalter720]

Great advice for beginners! And a nice intro :)

[@SageDuggal]

Just discovered your videos and have to say they are really well produced and informative. thanks man!

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Sage Duggal thanks mate, happy watching there are 230 plus videos on my channel 😉

[@adamg85]

most excellent info. i just got my first 4x4 and im looking forward to hitting some trails. thank you.

[@REDROCKMAN2010]

g Great video ! Love it from USA ! I wheel in Utah, best wheeling in the states !!

[@markpiercy133]

Sorry @Ronny dahl, most landrovers have permanent 4wd buddy. The P38 for example is a permanent 4x4 and against popular belief is pretty good😎 as always, brilliant video mate. 👍

[@AttommicDog]

190+K views and only 117 comments??? Wow. Hey, thank you for this video. I know nothing about my 4WD truck. This helps.

[@Ryan-so7cl]

Ronny your videos are legendary. Cheers mate!

[@byronspencer539]

Good stuff to know. I have already hit the trail with little knowledge or recovery gear.

[@wildbill23c]

Word of advice if you have manual locking hubs, lock them before you hit that mud hole, that is unless you wanna be out there rummaging around in the mud trying to lock them in LOL...I've seen so many people do that. I don't go offroad much anymore, and with my F250 pickup the hubs get locked in at the first snow of the season and they stay locked till spring.

[@WhatMACHI]

Thanks for all the 4x4 beginner tips! Been going through quite a few of your videos.

[@JohnJVela]

Great job. Thanks for the education.

[@Iowawalrus]

your awesome keep us in the loop....

[@wildwez2093]

G'day Ronny I love your videos mate they are great I'm 14 and love 4 wheeling I drive my Nissan patrol 3.0 Leter I love on a farm and am lucky enough to drive everyday after school thnx for ya great tips tricks and videos from mundaring Perth

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks Ronny i am going out into my yard to check under my Colorado before i forget what you said. cheers from Ian ..

[@hermanpruis7811]

good hint about the traction control.thanks

[@thomasoneal969]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but here in the US rampover angle is often referred to as breakover angle

[@richabout]

Im just getting into fourbie-ing. Great tips! Love the channel 👏👏👍

[@miketaylor6700]

Recently my vehicle wouldn’t go into 4L.. I was frustrated and thought it was broken… then I checked the manual and it says ‘Put it in Neutral’. lol Thanks for the video!!!

[@michaelpatosa]

I subbed, really like your LC and helpful tips

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Mikey no worries

[@michaelpatosa]

Ronny, should i build an 80 series Land Cruiser or 4runners?

[@SargentRestoration]

I'm from the United States and I've never seen a hub controlled 4x4. We might have them but I've only seen push button 4x4, or lever 4x4 and usually when I hear 4x4 I think of a Chevy, Ford, dodge, jeep but I guess that's just what's popular here

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

Ford trucks have locking hubs

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

Theres locking hubs to twist to the locked position and then the 4WD lever engagement into the necessary position

[@miltonmartins3216]

Great videos mate giving out all the right pointers!!

[@dylandotson7591]

great video, has me thinking about my summer mods to my truck, snorkel bumper with exo cage like your rig then hopefully a small lift

[@KiRiMa64]

First time subber! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience!

[@RobertCarrizal]

cool i have got for my dad's 2019 toyota land cruiser 200 series usa full time 4wd all the day

[@Goodsxp]

Thank you Ron. Happy Holidays !

[@Benraimundo]

Really nice video for noobs like me. Loved the tree pop up as well haha

[@EDXR61993]

the Subaru Forester can be engaged into lo while rolling along at speed depending which low gear you select dictates which you can slip into.

[@droidzero09]

I love your videos !! really specific and useful information ! cheers from the other side of the world !!

[@watsonm67]

Awesome video thanks for sharing the info for us newbies!!

[@kimunrau1884]

Excellent video! Learned a lot thanks!

[@brentonkelly3780]

Great video Ronny. Thanks!

[@ric_1371]

Love your show mate. Keep it up

[@gardyjeanplong813]

Awesome Tips Ronny learnt alot from your videos keep up the good work wicked locations and tutorials

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Gardy Jeanplong thanks mate

[@Mattcamel51]

Great video. I'm learning a lot

[@gtenhave]

I'm buying a car. And basically what I want is car that rides smoothest on the trash roads where I live. Lot's of potholes and dirt roads. But no one at the car dealers wants to explain to me what exactly it is I need to be looking for and why. I'm a woman. So thanks for this video. I'll check out the other video you were talking about too.

[@yutosi2109]

Your land cruiser is sick I like it

[@7150285]

I love the 4L low range torque capacity. What worries me is the wheel rpm when powering thru mudholes. Low range have lots of torque but low rpm/slow wheel spin. When going thru mud momentum is important to not getting stuck if going too slow or stopped.

[@dustinshadle732]

Over here in the states, the diff in the rear is centered, or extremely close. Those with a solid axle front, which is increasingly rare, sadly, different makers have a standard architecture, putting the front diff in the same orientation for sake of manufacturing. I prefer a drivers offset. I don't have enough experience with ifs systems.

[@evanwilliams8087]

Great video, I always learn a lot watching your channel, thanks!

[@oliveoilsupremacist5314]

Loving your content! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@ashley66639]

Very helpful for a newbie

[@janmuniz955]

Like me :D

[@hanypall]

Excellent work Mate. Thanks

[@pheakdey9999pk]

Thanks you for your videos

[@4wdsome444]

Some cars have vacuum hubs, when the hoses or seals dry out, it could be as simple as a hub or a compressor. Or it could be a new axle so engage 4wd regularly that includes low range. My mother in laws suzuki (which had 200,000 miles on it) has lived in 2wd once I got my filthy mits on it I noticed how slow it was to switch between low range and high range it turned out there was no oil in the transfer case

[@carypeaden4147]

At around 2:56 when you were talking about locking and unlocking the hubs on your vehicle, you said that it has manual hubs so when you want to go into 4WD, but then I think think you said "you don't have to get out and unlock your hubs"? Why don't you have to unlock them? Do they unlock themselves somehow?

[@E80-t6e]

Great video bro!!!!!

[@wellingtonesterque2201]

Thanks for de video. Regards from Brazil.

[@nuquest]

Hi 👋 thank you for information What is that big thick antenna like at the front?

[@amosroach6059]

Hey man! Thanks for the vid. I am new to the four wheel drive. I have a 09 Nissan Titan SE . Crew cab.

[@desertpair2]

Very well done. Well presented, good info!

[@alwynodendaal519]

Great video Ronnie. Thanks. Practical approach based on good experience! Alwyn

[@gaberielesalvador9733]

The New Hilux please. Recently got one. New sub here. 🙌🏽

[@7150285]

I have a 5 speed automatic part time 4x4. I do just fine going thru mud with 4H with gearbox lock in 1st gear with Traction & Stability Control Off. Is it better for it to be in 4L with the selector in Drive mode instead?

[@junelavaka]

so happy i subscribed! love this dude!

[@mitchmackenzie3293]

Awesome tips as usual 👌🏻

[@jcd2403]

Thanks Ronny, top notch video. You should get the OL guys to come out with the Pajero on your next drive.

[@julienwilke4476]

absolutely love the vid.. great help. awesome way of explaining as well thanks mate

[@danielpalmer8886]

What is the difference between 4 high and 4 low

[@SteveTheFazeman]

Seat cushion for back support is another important item.

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you, for the great tips! These all help.

[@koolmuxmusic]

Thanx Brother! Excellent Info

[@doopyz]

Cheers Brother!! Keep up the great work!

[@killraven0078]

great tips, thanks

[@ereztaib6450]

Love your videos,keep it going!!!!!!

[@sarthakmohapatra3738]

excellent

[@Boss-gk8kc]

Very helpful

[@gasmonkey5152]

very informative. nice rigs

[@truthstillmatters59]

I bought a Jeep Wrangler TJ 24 years ago (2000) and still have it. I went off road often the first 10 years or so when I hunted. Now, I rarely do. How could I own a Jeep for 24 years and not know some of these things? I guess I am a long-term beginner.