Know Your 4X4, Beginners Tips

[@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

[@sweetsourpork111]

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

[@PrivatePeterson]

I feel like all Australians have the exact same voice

[@froggamer4884]

Yes!! A lot of their accents are really attractive too.

[@ruthyj5020]

Um...yeah nah

[@nelsoncook1899]

Nooooooo WE DO NOT

[@aarongreen39]

Now i feel the same way 😅

[@tritho8938]

4 years late, but this is a kiwi accent

[@bradleybradley8144]

Great tips for us noobs. Cheers Ronny

[@stealthbenny]

Mate I absolutely love your videos keep up the good work!

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+stealthbenny thanks mate will do :)

[@johnjohnthecarpetballer9858]

stealthbenny is

[@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.

[@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.

[@hamilt55467]

Yea, I rolled my Tacoma for not abiding by that rule. Lesson was learned.

[@TheMatthewDMerrill]

Where's the mechanism to keep you from falling off the bottom of the world?

[@gordonwedman3179]

Traction control does not work offroad?? Tell Land Rover and Chrysler (Jeep).

[@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.

[@Slash1066]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@ricr.4669]

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

[@tomvalter720]

Great advice for beginners! And a nice intro :)

[@gaberielesalvador9733]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@HQinternet]

I hope my 4x4 doesnt have traction aids :(

[@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.

[@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.

[@willian.direction6740]

i forgot to say i always stop before engaging or disengaging 4 wheel drive more out of cutesy to my vehicle than any thing.

[@Spacegoat92]

What's that about my 4wd having AIDS????

[@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?

[@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!

[@danielpalmer8886]

What is the difference between 4 high and 4 low

[@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.

[@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

[@AlRHORN]

Just bought my first 4x4 cheers for this vid mate

[@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

[@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

[@christinejohn9059]

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

[@Iowawalrus]

your awesome keep us in the loop....

[@Dake21]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the difference between an indepandant suspension vs a solid axle.

[@billiejones9359]

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Heb 9:27) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:5)

[@fortysomethin3432]

Hi Ronny. Can I have your opinion on an old Daihatsu Feroza? I'm planning on getting into overlandibg but don't want to break the bank. We have some old Feroza's we can get here for a good price. With minimal work, we can get it up to speed for overlanding. Thanks.

[@TsukiRaiki]

0:02 the fuck

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@jordanricker4948]

The only point of locking hubs is that the front diff and axles dont turn mechanically while rolling around. Thus, less mechanical drag. When locked, that stuff is still turning even when not in 4wd. Depending on how much you care about fuel economy, you may as well just leave them locked.

[@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.

[@larrysledgejr1280]

i love your video's and i got a really stupid qustion which is the best studded snow tire's for a 1996 explorer xlt 4wd 4.0l also any tips on snow and ice driveing is appreciated i know its a stupid qustions but i am trying to learn about snow drivine. i get terrified about driving in the snow. i know i should not drive in the snow but my dad has to go to dialysis three times a week i have no choice but to drive in west Virginia snow.

[@MrBamaluvr1]

Always remember that just because you have a 4WD and can usually go in the snow you still must allow more time to stop. A manual transmission helps somewhat by allowing you to downshift (easy with this. Rapid or abrupt shifting can put your vehicle into a tailspin). The downshift makes your engine and transmission to act as a braking system while still allowing all four wheels to turn; albeit, on a slower ratio I have just purchased my second in my lifetime 4WD Toyota p/u truck. My first was a 1982 Toyota 4x4 SR5 model w/ standard (manual) transmission. My newest is a 2018 Toyota Tacoma 4 door p/u with auto transmission and 4 WD. I am hoping that I will be as pleased with the auto transmission as I was with the standard. PS: ONE HELP-FULL HINT: Buy yourself one of the large containers (usually packed in an approximate 5 gal. tub) of Kitty Litter. Get the cheapest available. You will not be using it for your cat. Instead if you should find yourself stuck with all wheels spinning you should sprinkle a fair amount around your tires because it acts like small gravel allowing you traction. Best of luck, happy four wheeling, and take it slow and easy. You’ll be fine!!!

[@adamg85]

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

[@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?

[@richabout]

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

[@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.

[@REDROCKMAN2010]

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

[@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.

[@ExciteLetsPlay]

so basicly u have to look for the same things with ground clearence like if you are in a stanced car

[@sleigher98]

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

[@albertofantauzzi7506]

So what your saying is, reed the manual. Ok got it!!

[@leonotthelion]

I'm still not gonna do it

[@JohnJVela]

Great job. Thanks for the education.

[@nuquest]

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

[@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

[@RobertCarrizal]

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

[@phantomwalker8251]

beginners tips,,,,,JOIN A FRIGIN CLUB.!!

[@thomasoneal969]

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

[@custompinoyrides]

For water crossings, apart from checking the height of the air intake and breathers, do you check where the Computer Box / ECU is in case water gets in? And how do you "waterproof" the ECU? If you're asking about a specific vehicle, it's a Toyota Fortuner 4x4 3.0 D4D.

[@dualmode1]

not all independant suspensions have front diffs in the middle. my frontera dosent its on the passenger side

[@jessicavlaanderen2933]

Mate if you haven't already, could you please make a tips/suggestions vid on bedding/mattresses. Would appreciate very much :)

[@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.

[@thegruntmanoverlandcompany6254]

Hey there, I was going to start making some Easy User Videos for 4 wheel Driving in the Southern California Jeep Clubs in 2016 ... I'm hoping to acquire any of your T-shirts from WA.. all we need is two .. One for female X-small and one in Large for male ...

[@demialannah]

Where did you get the exoskeleton roof rack for your Jeep? :)

[@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. 👍

[@johaneriksandberg]

This is my new favorite channel, great vids man!

[@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.

[@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.

[@tpv59]

Thank You. APPRECIATED. I DEFINITELY LEARNT a LOT. - But I will stick to my motor bikes!!!

[@AttommicDog]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@gardyjeanplong813]

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

[@Ronny_Dahl]

+Gardy Jeanplong thanks mate

[@imfamouswarrior2976]

wish me luck, working to make sure I keep my baby safe when taking this bet for $40 to do a little off-road.

[@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 😉

[@WhatMACHI]

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

[@Senki207]

"We're gonna start with how to engage 4wd" *Laughs in permanent 4wd... *Cries in mileage

[@harryballzack]

Noticed the 70 series big issue is the springs being under the rear axle. Can you move the springs to sit on top of the axle?

[@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

[@akateysenamills3064]

Toyota land cruiser automatic driven lesson

[@d3skarriad0]

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

[@experttrolltrollingdirty2062]

Yeah my jeep is same go into 4 hi up to 60mph i think then really slow or fully stopped for low range ijust fully stop anyway to go in 4low

[@00coyote60]

Omg! I think my vehicle has traction AIDS! Is it contagious?

[@stevenehrle1618]

Your intros are the best on the Internet!!

[@kaiendres9448]

At inskip point there was a bogged triton on the entry track we dug his tires out and tried the maxxies told him to go slow and gassed it tore up the maxxies and he wasn't even in 4wd

[@youwish7323]

Do i have to change both my front and rear differential gears or can I just change the rear?

[@franklinpaul2152]

Help me people, Ramp over is the same as break over angle right?? Not from Australia

[@dancinpigeons4130]

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

[@thierryjoubert2606]

I don't know why but I was thinking about you having a new rig after years of having that cruiser. ahha

[@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.

[@joetruehero]

Great video! You think you could go more in depth about traction control! Just got a jeep and it doesn’t have lockers just the tcs. Before i go off road id like to know what to do and what not too.

[@miltonmartins3216]

Great videos mate giving out all the right pointers!!

[@joneel271]

I have been watching your videos all night and I learned a lot so far, thank you. If you have any advice or can point me in a right direction, I would really appreciate it. I have a 2000 f150 xlt 4x4 that has stock recovery points on the front. Should I replace thede factory ones with something better? I would love to buy a winch but havent figured it how to mount it with a stock bumper in the way. Is useing a hijack lift as a manual winch a good idea? Seems like it could go wrong more ways than I can imagine.

[@MrNikugu]

Just got into this. OK edit: next to book a weekend getaway with the owners manual.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

you've come to the right place then 😀

[@peterbarber7613]

I have a 2002 rav4 awd,with the right tyres and pressures can it be taken on sand

[@SuperchargedSupercharged]

you want your hubs to be manual, trust me!

[@ericwrenfrow8349]

The jeep doesn't have locking hubs at all. They are always locked in.

[@mckinneyguy]

Hi...my name is Korg...were gonna go off roading...wanna come?

[@Bobodeman]

my first time 4wdriving in my car I stopped to engage as I do not have a manual for my car, will be seeing dealer for one

[@SteveTheFazeman]

Seat cushion for back support is another important item.