Offroading without going bankrupt

kwhajh · Jan 18, 2010

Go offroading 2 or 3 times a month. It does take its toll on the truck and recently sold my 90 which was feeling the effects (transfer box and hand brake had popped recently). Looking to continue getting muddy with new 90 but interested in what you do to limit the damage, not worried about body work, but engine, diffs, gears, transfer box etc is my concern. Got steering guard, snorkle, wading kit but wondered about your precautions...pre, during and post offroading any views!!! ta

lerk · Jan 18, 2010

Good fresh oils all round, then a healthy dose of mechanical sympathy!

bigandyt · Jan 18, 2010

go easy with the right foot.. that'll save the mechanical bits :crazy_driver:

ratty · Jan 18, 2010

Take things steady and don't be afraid to say no if you come up against an obstacle that you aren't happy to tackle. It's not the terrain that kills the vehicle. It's the driver.

V8_Disco · Jan 19, 2010

getting an auto box will save your props and box for a bit longer

discoboy84 · Jan 20, 2010

stay on the blacktop

Taxed · Jan 20, 2010

If you get stuck ask for help! So many people i see stuck goin full throttle forwards then ramming it into reverse to get that 1 inch run up, then lock to lock with their foot planted.

Once watched a guy repeatedly go at a hill at kirton full bore and each time only get halfway up, he did it over and over cuz ppl were watching, until the diff popped

Davec · Jan 28, 2010

Get some professional off road driving instruction. If they are any good, they will discuss planning ahead and judging what is sensible.

Offroading without going bankrupt

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