TOP 5 4X4 MODS to get you further Off-road

TOP 5 4X4 MODS to get you further Off-road
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[@eddycalvert7138]

I would argue an air compressor will get you much further off road than an engine tune! You won’t be climbing that big dune with your tuned motor with 40psi in the tires, but a stock motor with pressures right down to say 10psi will have a better chance

[@holgermuller2987]

Ops… Especially with hot 5 it will be always an argument what has to be included, but going somewhere and not having an air compressor with you? I assume that should be Minimum standard even it would be a thirty bucks unit. Cheers..

[@timsorensen2085]

The tune is becouse he has a underpowered land cruiser and hilux absolutely crap factory form

[@CoolKillkennyCat]

I think everything he mentioned is hard mounted to the vehicle, thus it's a modification. Whereas yes, some air compressor can be hard mounted, they are more often just seperate bits of gear.

[@rawnature8148]

@@CoolKillkennyCat hand winches are a thing and while slower they give the ability to rig anywhere.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Centre lock aka transfer case? That’s a new one you’ve made up. PS diff lock not diff locker Diff lock as in door lock Diff locks as in door locks

[@seanflanigan4508]

Great rundown Ronny, and your top five are the same top five as mine and most of my 4wding friends. And in the same order too, except 4 and 5. I’d put winch before tune, but all the info about tuning was spot on.

[@jchambers1191]

Great choices! Always enjoy your videos - thanks for the work you put into them!

[@stevesmith3556]

Great advice Ronny! It's not as expensive as you might think either. I've done all of these and even some underbody protection for less than $5k US. 🤠

[@Vinceventuring]

Awesome content as always Ronny, really inspires me to get out and about every time I watch!

[@BoggedAustralia]

Top video once again Rohnny! been watching you videos for a while now, always entertaining, inspired me to start my own channel! keep up the good work mate!

[@nirfz]

Great list. Yes, Nr.1 was to be expected. It's the same with every terrain and vehicle. Off-road, in snow or on freezing weather roads or on racetracks. They are what provides contact with the ground and can make the difference between reaching a destination or not, or life or no life anymore.

[@sinaalex7577]

Excellent video. Happy to see, that I got all 5 items right, just not in the same order.

[@patroln48]

Great vid Ronny!

[@NathanKingOverland]

Very cool. Good insights, Ronny.

[@q8dasma]

many many thanks excellent clip from Kuwait, i have been following you since you started

[@amiramz]

lets see a Top 5 vehicles you wont use for 4 wheeling (but are considered 4x4) . awesome vid thanks!

[@fabionguyen1454]

I think an auxiliary fuel tank also help get you further

[@kizbot85]

"it's amazing what an extra 2 inches can do for you".. so true but hard to modify.

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

That's what she said.

[@jkroemer2685]

I have a toyota tacoma trd o.r and it's only the 4x2 model with rear locker, but man that diff lock comes in handy and helps get me out further.

[@Metalman666xx]

I think a air compressor is a great mod for off roading also.

[@insaynbcr]

This is very very true. If a guy doesn't have an air compressor, he won't be as motivated to air down to be able to go much further off road, as well as more comfortably. Once I added an on board air system to my truck, I found that I air down/up way more often than when I just carried a portable one. I never bothered to air down when I didn't have either.

[@Scatterpattern]

Not a mod

[@insaynbcr]

@@Scatterpattern It is, especially if it is permanently mounted on board. It's an accessory that becomes part of the whole system. No different than adding a winch. The winch itself is just an accessory.

[@nirfz]

All the "mods" he mentioned are changes in things the car already has. An air compressor, as practical or important as it can be in certain situations would probably not fall under "mod" of the car per se, but under usefull/important gear to bring. Edit: the winch for example is also an addition, but often the whole bumper needs to be replaced/changed to fit the winch, so it may count as a mod (of the bumper)

[@homer5103]

Air compressor isn’t a mod it’s just something you take with you

[@lukebailey8054]

I’d like to see video for modernising and make older 4wds more comfortable, reliable and getting a ‘fresher feel’ to them

[@ro...valverde1622]

I went 10% bigger from factory tires and it made my speedo more accurate 😅 Plus they look nicer😎

[@MerzougaAdventures]

I liked the video with the advice thank you for sharing😍👍😎

[@hoss6048]

Love the Moab footage. Hope you can make it to the States again soon! The Rubicon Trail awaits…

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good tips 👍

[@Naimalsubhi]

First and foremost your knowledge and your skills are what allow you to utilize the things you said.

[@jimreed6653]

Unless I missed it after reviewing your other videos, I would like to see you do reviews on off road lighting. Also, a review of light bars vs pod lights.

[@stuartkcalvin]

Snorkel, tracks/treds, ATs, air compressor, improved lighting; doing a bit of research on tyre size can correct your speedo

[@MowgliGamingZ]

ooooh love the powerlines vids

[@4xhoser]

Awesome vid Ronny! Maybe do top 5 camping comfort mods or top 5 gifts under 100$, and maybe cover the us market as well! Cheers 🇨🇦🤘

[@shanevillis4079]

Why cover the US when it's an Australian show mainly aimed at us.???

[@4weeksleave]

Working my way through them on my car. Started at #5😱 came stock with the difflock. Tires and lift next on the list

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I run two full sets of tyres and rims on my 2017 Hilux the factory 18 inch with hwy tyres and some 17 inch factory rims with BFG KO2 for bush trips both in the same width and rolling diameter I loose 80 km per tank full with the A/T so for me its worth the time to swap over when needed

[@bailey-dk8hw]

I swear to god Ronny is the best person that’s speaks truth and is knows what he’s actually talking about

[@williamshaw2189]

Hi Ronny, from South Africa. Great video, shaking my head around just before Christmas time. Can you maybe explain the logic behind the list though: 1. With the Hilux you will not get those Tyres on without suspension. 2. How do you go around speccing a suspension without all the other accessories that will add weight. It is the correct way but seems a roundabout way making the safety critical upgrade that is suspension way more expensive. Thanks for the good content!

[@4weeksleave]

Very true regarding #1, but you dont have to go bigger on the tire - just away from the highway tire to a AT or MT. If you are going bigger then yes need the lift. I'd say for #2 you need the weight that your vehicle will be fully loaded for a trip, specing the suspension without that will be a guess🙈

[@sandrokalandadze9914]

Nice vid

[@meeee2850]

How about a video with the top 10 stock Offroader that you can buy or The top 5 cheapest good offroaders

[@daviddenley3512]

Yes, I agree with your Top 5 selection. One thing about Winches that seems odd to Me is that they are nearly always fitted to the front, surely they be better on the rear or better still use a portable winch so you can place it where you need it!

[@lastknownlocation8760]

gOod idEa

[@JeremyPetho]

Rear winches can be useful but they are not better than front winches. If you are driving along a track and get stuck or can't make it through then you winch backwards, you might not be stuck anymore but you are back to where you started. And most of the time when I have seen people use a winch IRL is when they can't make it all the way up a steep climb and need the winch to help pull the car up. A rear winch won't help with going uphill. Another common situation to use the winch is when crossing a river. It is easy to go down into the river but often the exit is slippery so it is best to quickly winch the car out forwards so it is not sitting in the water for too long. The problem with portable winches is that there often isn't space to put them on. If you are stuck enough to need a winch there is a good chance the attachment points for the winch cradle are buried in mud, pushed against the ground, hitting rocks or even just at an angle to the ground where there is not enough room to fit the winch cradle.

[@meeee2850]

nice vid

[@MrXaeox]

Top 5 engine bay mods. Fuel filters, catch can, diff breathers etc etc. Curious on your thoughts.

[@salahalsulaiman]

Nice to see you hiding behind the car again, just like the old days ! We miss the 70 series

[@Ronny_Dahl]

The 79 is only 8-10 weeks away from making its full return 🤟😎

[@salahalsulaiman]

@@Ronny_Dahl Great news, I wonder why it's taking so long though, it looks like it will be something extra special 👍

[@b0wen11]

@@Ronny_Dahl I agree with this list for 95% of cars, but for my Ranger Raptor the #1 mod was rock -sliders, then under-body protection (upgraded). The rock-sliders gave me far more clearance and protection vs object obstacles/ruts. The wheels that the Raptor came with where adequate, comes with rear lockers and friends can assist with recovery.

[@stefanvanhees8364]

Next time a top 10, 20 or 30? Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@JimBob-vb8oz]

Ronny, did you ever do a review of sand anchors?

[@danielwilks35]

Hey mate, I've seen in a few of your videos that you have a square fold away Frying Pan. What is the make? Really love your videos! Thanks

[@JBBunno]

Further of road , Tire pressure at the top of the list, and being able to pump back up before hitting the hard top.

[@user-rv6zk1pp7r]

Winch yeah nah, so much of outback Australya there’s nothing to winch off, so maxtrax, shovel is more useful. And if you are travelling with other people a snatch strap or kinetic rope offers a faster recovery. Air compressor for deflating tyres. Good quality tyres with appropriate tread for the terrain. Long range tank.

[@bismarckmark6566]

Id put winch before lockers, and if soloing I'd say winch is second behind tyres.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Always good to watch these and hear what others have to say. Recorded my own recently with a mate so we each discuss our top 5 and some things are the same as yours but mostly in different rankings while some things are completely different. My video wont be released until next year however.

[@samartz]

Top 5 all A/T and M/T tyres on the market atm!

[@bugmeister404]

Would be good to have more info on usable pressures for those smaller sidewalls. For instance on my older VW I’m running 215/75 ATs and I don’t think it’d be possible to get those below 20psi. Perhaps there is a general rule-of-thumb for sidewall height to lowest pressure?

[@parabelllum8733]

An Engine Tune before a winch ? Cant agree Ronnie .

[@mohdasriismail5326]

that's a great video to watch... I'm wondering which one is the best.. suspension lift or body lift or suspension + body lift.. my babe is triton 2012 manual...pls advice me from the expert like you sir

[@gregharris2996]

Hey Ronny when are you doing a Fraser trip?

[@finnishfatman]

Let's see, my check list: Winch - Needs to be installed but doing it after this winter. Got it and all stuff needed ready tho. Tune: Yeah, my 5.7 hemi already delivers enough power and you can't tune N/A engines anyway that much so power part is covered and low RPM torque is plenty. Lift: Check. Got 2 inch EMU installed. Why that little? Because for my overlanding purposes it's perfect and I also daily drive my vehicle. Lockers: Quadra Drive 2, so I'd say that's a check. Front/rear ELSD's able to provide 100% lock (with lockable transfercase too and 4low). Tires: Check. Well, not for every offroading situation, but for finnish landscape Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs are very much sufficent. And since it's my daily, they're very quiet on road too. Once those wear too badly in ... dunno, 5-6 years, I might actually slap some BFG KM3 muddies under my rig. Looks like I just gotta get that winch installed and finish up that camper trailer build and I'm set 🤔 Very nice.

[@ianmansfield8885]

Ronny maybe tyres includes the ability to lower and raise pressures..lowering valvesand pump all as one expense

[@katemcwatters3800]

Hi Ronny, what about top 5 fitted accessories, ie UHF? And, top 5 removable accessories ie Maxtrax?

[@toyotadiesel4970]

i'd replace "engine tune" (which won't help you "get further" at all) with a snorkel, which is actually a deal breaker on water crossings

[@4weeksleave]

Very true. I am not sure about the engine tune mod on this list.

[@fully.fledged]

your cousin ToyotaPetrol may not agree that's applicable to all 4wds

[@iVisual.sambonkowski]

most of us will use our off road vehicle, 90% or more, on the paved roads, in suburbia, shopping centres, school runs, work etc etc. would be good to hear from you about how all these modification effect that daily drive, which our beloved cars will spend most of their lives doing. very very few of us have a dedicate off road vehicle. and that is the reality.

[@RedWazzies]

Thanks Ronnie. Do you know anyone in Perth who will fit a winch to a car? I am not confident in fitting one myself.

[@smule27]

Top five prepration tips for off road beginner

[@Outland9000]

4:35 Oi... Stop laughing at the back!

[@user-vp1ey6ee1h]

That's why i love Toyota...mine is Toyota Hilux Vigo 3.0...daily driven in off road..

[@chairmanoftehboard]

Ronny you forgot the most important one: Driver Mod. Its free, its the most fun to diy, and it will get you out of more trouble than it will get you into.

[@4WheelingSA]

Where would you place under body protection? If you need to decide on the top 10 mods? In my case it has prevented a lot of damage.

[@marcusperrusio5737]

Long range tank 👍

[@azzabazz6542]

At the end of the day I think too many people forget that picking the right line and keeping it slow generally gets you most places. I see so many newbies with an extra tonne worth of gear and couple of thousand bucks worth too and can't make it where I've gotten in my shitbox ford maverick on 31s

[@craigquann]

Yup. Best mod you can do is to upgrade the nut holding the steering wheel.

[@badwerds]

@@craigquann Gold

[@conciousnessm]

Hello from 🇨🇦 here, Could you make a video about after marker recovery points? Ocam Industries, Ironman, Road Safe etc, I have a R51 Pathfinder don't know how reliable these are or if it's a good option Thank you , cheers 👍

[@w.bridges9118]

Ronny, I have just bought a new 2021 STX with a lot of ad ons but tyres I just don't know what to buy, I do want a LT AT in a 32 or 33on a 18 can you please put me in the right direction, mate on my old sr5 I had coopers sst thank you for your time and my respect to you and your family enjoy your Xmas break.

[@beekay1976]

Maybe Top 5 Storage products.

[@yeahmate94]

what are the specs of your razor AT’s? would it be ok to install these on the stock 18 inch rims? cheers

[@marks7120]

What about protection? Bash plates, rock sliders and bull bar (which you need before getting a winch) and also before doing the suspension so you don’t have to redo it after adding more weight.

[@shanenorwell8580]

None of things will actually get you further off road…yes they’ll protect you while you’re there but that wasn’t the title or aim of the video.

[@marks7120]

@@shanenorwell8580 that’s a fair point.

[@dalejashtinnemanlapaz7307]

What size are your mt’s?

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

Ronnie help me with the argument of size of tires the width and how tall??? Please help

[@rencer5107]

Hi Ronny! Just wanna asked you, I bought a new 2021 hilux sr5 but I wanna change the rims, but the rims that I want has 0 offset. The tyres that I bought are 265/65r17. My question is, if I put the tyres 265/65r17 and the rims that I like which is 0 offset would They rub on the mudflaps and the front bumper? p.s the hilux is still at stock ride height. Thanks ronny! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Surprised more fuel was not in the top five to get you further 😛

[@Fush1234]

Top 5 considerations when climbing a sand dune

[@M8YM8]

You’re right Ronny, you’d be amazed what 2 inches can do for you 😂

[@Blueythebear9]

I think people are going straight into huge lifts stainless snorkels and massive tyres probably moreso for an appearance thing rather than functionality. I know personally my favourite mod was the tune but atleast in a manual id definately recommend having a hd clutch before doing this!!! Another cheap mod that can really help off road is a throttle controller. Also remember with mods the legalities as the detect process is a pain in the ass not to mention it can void any insurance claim!!

[@craigquann]

Bash plates. Not all vehicles have them, or have adequate ones. Would have been funny if you would have posted a right shoe for #1 tho.

[@dmwil1]

I always enjoy your videos! Glad to see you haven't been locked up in one of those nice Austrailian Covid prison camps! Stay safe and free!

[@tpv59]

( Not yet, but it IS coming !!! )

[@Thoma1100]

Top 5 camping equipment.

[@felixgustavoduarte2070]

Weight / weight distribution is not a mod but, it will take the place of winch or tune in my top 5 priority list

[@BatmanRZ]

the flies

[@brucehirst649]

Beer helps

[@dizzyreckless5991]

I'm confused a little, I was told by all suspension folks that a 'lift' doesn't give you more ground clearance as it only 'lifts' the body. Lifting the body allows larger tires...and that is what gives you more clearance as you are then lifting the chassis. Please correct me if I'm wrong...

[@azzabazz6542]

Yep that's correct

[@k2svpete]

Partially incorrect and it does depend on the vehicle. A suspension lift will improve approach and departure angles and clearance between the body/chassis and the ground. With independent suspension, you also gain clearance under the diffs. The bigger tyres comment is partially true. The suspension is moved in its stroke can permit larger tyres to be fitted (to a point) but you get to a tyre size where you have to limit upward suspension travel to prevent hitting the bodywork. In these cases, unless you undertake additional modifications, you gain clearance by lose suspension travel. Larger tyres increase diff, chassis and body clearance to the ground.

[@Nesten321]

Yes and no with the ground clearance, with a solid axle lift, you don't get any more space between the axle and the ground but you do get more clearance between the chassis and the ground. You also get better aproach, departure, and breakover angles. With independent suspension a lift will give you more clearance underneath the diff but not more clearance right next to the tires, as well as the other benefits listed above. For articulation it really depends on the type of lift you are doing and what is limiting your wheel travel if you are going to change how much you get. (Putting a puck spacer in a coil over will actually reduce your travel while giving you a lift, and a block lift doesn't change your articulation ability at all. Both of these points are assuming that nothing else will limit travel).

[@NBM397]

That's true mostly only for a solid axle vehicle.

[@toddmillar4041]

What they said. I wouldn't bother with a lift unless you are going to upsize your tyres

[@jeremychambers5681]

Lift to give clearance and allow bigger tires... winch, bull bar and body armor will get you anywhere

[@shalininaicker]

I went from a 265/65r17 to a 265/70r17 on my Toyota. That small increase in tyre size corrected my speedo error.

[@lockyrichardson7195]

This might sound like a dumb question but when I bring my car to be tuned for a unichip, will the mechanic ask me how I want it tuned or will they know what to do??

[@jubi3137]

What is that clicking sound on 6:39?

[@erichughes9098]

😎👍

[@pewpew2400]

Busily maps toyota 2H for tune...all jokes aside thanks for the watch again

[@SimonBarrett74]

I’d add bash plates to that list. Without protecting the vitals, you won’t be going far!

[@jakubstrumillo]

IN 4:15 not lift auspension, but lockers and traction controll allowed to climb...

[@garyhankinson5695]

This is my thought on tuning. My 09 hilux has done nearly 300k and the motor and exhaust is standard. I don’t want to risk my reliability getting any kind of chip or tuning. If I want to be able to crawl slower up a track why not reduction gears for the transfer case? Probably about the same price as some of these tune ups/exhausts but keeps my engine as stock. Would I be correct? Also reduction gears will help if you have gone to larger tyres.

[@asymsolutions]

Tuning doesn't risk reliability unless you are doing some stupid shit or running early OBD2 and OBD1 car stuff. A good tune will increase reliability and gas mileage. Most manufacturers have a very conservative tune that is not very efficient due to selling the vehicle in a wide range of environments AUS/North American vehicles suffer this the worst.

[@tedeganagondi]

I ve done both🎉

[@stanislawfaron7810]

👍

[@jackwalsh1468]

Ronnie, how are you dealing the likes of "Gumby" and the hard rules? Cheers, Mate.

[@killroy2993]

I'd have to disagree with the order. If you treated this as stated. The number one thing is tires, and a lift is a good thing But lockers and a winch will get you farther in more situations. Not to mention highway manners getting to a camp site, or pulling a trailer through mud

[@lanceroark6386]

Lol. “It’s amazing what 2” can do for you.”

[@andrewheffernan5240]

TOP 5 THINGS FOR BASIC CAMPING

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

Do you guys have 4x4 models trims that comes with decent factory tires, lift and diffs lockers ? Here in Canada I bough a Nissan Frontier pro4x (its a bit like the Navara but more reliable with a 4.0L V6 petrol gas engine not diesel) pro4x comes with Hankook Dynapro AT tires, Bilstein suspension with 1.5 lift, rear electronic diff locker. Its easy and moderate offroad ready from the dealer.

[@toddmillar4041]

We do but there very expensive. Nissan as you mentioned has the Navara NTrak Warrior, Toyota has the Hilux rogue and rugged x, Ford has the Ranger Wildtrack and Raptor. A few other companies do a factory approved upgrade. But as I said very expensive. I think the Canadian dollar and Australian dollar are close in value so roughly and extra $20,000 for the upgrade.

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

@@toddmillar4041 okay! Thx for the clarification man 👍

[@JeremyPetho]

There is the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series. 33" AT tyres, factory option lockers and decent clearance. But most people will change the suspension out if they still want it to sit high with some weight in it.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Hmmm, Wondering if a 4x4 with diff locks and road tyres would get further than a 4x4 with Ats or muddies and no diff locks?

[@JeremyPetho]

On a dry track the one with diff locks and road tyres will almost definitely go better, although there may be a higher risk of punctures because of the weaker construction of the road tyres. On a wet slippery track the one with better tyres would go further unless the track is very uneven and they are lifting wheels a lot.

[@350zKiller]

Would the tune still apply to a gasoline 4x4?

[@bradfoster611]

The tune apply to every bogan

[@craigquann]

Absolutely. Extra low end power is good regardless of fuel choice

[@rickt7425]

Top 5 mods/ must haves for remote solo touring

[@R00RAL]

1: Compressor 2: Winch 3: Duel Batteries 4: Suspension 5: Communications commercial band - High Frequency Ham Radio

[@stev01965]

@@R00RAL I think a snorkel some where in there

[@R00RAL]

@@stev01965 Yes I agree, but only 5 Choices, so it’s back to basics of what you really need. A snorkel won’t save you should you get stuck

[@stev01965]

@@R00RAL it will if u get stuck in deep water

[@michaeldande]

i think you love the Cruiser more than the Hilux , My Personal view

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I share those exact views mate 😁

[@ridebc153]

Well how the heck am I going to get a tune for my 62 series.