Getting cross-axled

Salisburylander · Apr 9, 2014

I was green-laning today and got cross-axled! I managed to rock the car sufficiently enough by pushing it to move it! I had that comedy moment where I got covered in mud much to the amusement of 'er indoors!

Is there any easy way to get out of such a situation without having to get out and push?

dizzytim · Apr 9, 2014

Winch / locking diffs / don't go on your own and have recovery points and a rope

JordanTD5 · Apr 10, 2014

With constant steady power, gently press the brake pedal at the same time to slow the spinning wheels and transfer drive to the ones on the ground.

And don't go on your own

johnlad · Apr 10, 2014

read the ground first, and use enough momentum to get over the obstacle

Salisburylander · Apr 10, 2014

I only borrowed the Disco 1; I have a TD5! I usually rely on technology to get me through!

I don't know anyone in the area to go green-laning with, so its either go alone or don't go at all! A winch on my TD5 seems a good idea - might have to check the piggy bank!

Mr Noisy · Apr 10, 2014

Many ways in which the above could end in disaster, including left foot braking under power.

Basibally traction aids, a tow, or more power are required

Thor1950 · Apr 10, 2014

Salisburylander said:
I was green-laning today and got cross-axled! I managed to rock the car sufficiently enough by pushing it to move it! I had that comedy moment where I got covered in mud much to the amusement of 'er indoors!

Is there any easy way to get out of such a situation without having to get out and push?

locking diffs

nickp3003 · Apr 10, 2014

Thor1950 said:
locking diffs

If you've got a few quid spare

They are impressive though

JordanTD5 · Apr 11, 2014

Salisburylander said:
I only borrowed the Disco 1; I have a TD5! I usually rely on technology to get me through!

JordanTD5 said:
.......gently press the brake pedal at the same time to slow the spinning wheels and transfer drive to the ones on the ground.

That's basically what the technology on the TD5 is doing for you, nothing magical.

discomark10 · Apr 11, 2014

More Flex (more shock travel)

Getting cross-axled

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Coming in your ears.

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