Rolling back on a hill you can't climb, put it in neutral, or?

[Bandit’s Lair]

I use 4lo full time, unless it’s a fast dirt road section. 4hi is way harder on your transmission.

I always figured 4Lo would be harder on the system. More force being applied and all that jazz. Now I know.

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[WILDHOBO]

I always figured 4Lo would be harder on the system. More force being applied and all that jazz. Now I know.

The transfer case in low range takes so much pressure off the tranny. Plus from a safety standpoint you really want to be able to hit the gas. If you’re carefully backing up and your brakes slip, being able to two foot drive and add some forward motion in 4 low makes it a more controlled maneuver.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I always figured 4Lo would be harder on the system. More force being applied and all that jazz. Now I know.

Other times it’s the opposite. Slowly descending a downhill obstacle, 4 lo will win over standard brakes. So neutral will actually give you a more controlled descent. But keep your hand ready on the parking brake if you need more.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I have yet to use the speed control option. Haven’t done too much serious trail running in the Gladiator yet.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I have yet to use the speed control option. Haven’t done too much serious trail running in the Gladiator yet.

I personally don’t t like it. It’s all based on abs. It feels pretty jerky.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I’ve been trying to get the wife out every couple weeks to do some easier stuff. Get her used to the feel of rocks and not concrete before we dive headlong into the Devil’s Staircase or anything. Maybe I’ll give that a go some time. We have a good play/training course about an hour away from the house we can use any time we want to.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I’ve been trying to get the wife out every couple weeks to do some easier stuff. Get her used to the feel of rocks and not concrete before we dive headlong into the Devil’s Staircase or anything. Maybe I’ll give that a go some time. We have a good play/training course about an hour away from the house we can use any time we want to.

So much amazing stuff near you. I can’t wait to get out there again.

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