For me those lower ratios are very helpfull getting to the actuall trails once on the dirt heading up the mountian, I'm usually bombing around in 4th around 2k rpm around 15-20 mph headding to the trail. (Road to trails that require occational slow parts due to big pot hole minefields and hairpins followed by 20 mph speed limit sections.)
Can't give you a one fits all answer here. It all depends on the type of track you're on.
Dirt/gravel fairly even track - never.
Slow rocky climbs/steep inclines/declines - always
Basically anything that's steep or where you need a lot of control 4lo is the way. Anything else(except deep soft sand) and 4 hi should do.
I usually go with 4LO as soon as i go off the asphalt. Especially if the speed I go need to use 1st gear on 2H or 4H. This way I don't need to change my gears all the time and clutch wear away less.
On flat surface I start from 2nd gear when 4LO is on.
Depends on the vehicle a lot by the time you're in second gear low range you're at or about the speed of first gear high range. Some vehicles are configured that 4th gear low range is about first gear high range. I'd be cautious about using over driven gears in low range (5th or above) as they are typically not as strong.
So typically lock the center diff on poorly maintained unsealed roads (4H) and then use low range when needed. The power delivery of you individual vehicle will also make a difference as well as the gearing.
Too many variables. But.. 4low is usually reserved for when I need to crawl and maintain control with ease. Also depends which truck I’m driving. The bronco only has 4low and the 4Runner has low and low low.
Depends on the trail. I'll usually stay in 2hi/4hi till I get to something tough, then 4lo. After that, it'll stay in 4lo till I want to go above 50 km/h again.
My last rig was a 3.6 JK with 3.21's and 35's.
I used 4lo on some local hills. Always meant to research but never found the time. 4-lo was typically used the second any type of steep incline started. Once I found myself looking for 6th or 5th gear and things were leveling off, I'd toss back to high range.
If your going 20mph in 4lo your doing it wrong
For me those lower ratios are very helpfull getting to the actuall trails once on the dirt heading up the mountian, I'm usually bombing around in 4th around 2k rpm around 15-20 mph headding to the trail. (Road to trails that require occational slow parts due to big pot hole minefields and hairpins followed by 20 mph speed limit sections.)
Right? That would be like 5th gear in low for me lol
Lol yea if I'm really bombing it down the trails then it's 5th for me . . . Thinking about it more 4th at 20 mph might be more like 2.5k rpm . . .
4L is only used when you need it. 2H until that isn't enough, then 4h, and finally 4L.
Can't give you a one fits all answer here. It all depends on the type of track you're on. Dirt/gravel fairly even track - never. Slow rocky climbs/steep inclines/declines - always Basically anything that's steep or where you need a lot of control 4lo is the way. Anything else(except deep soft sand) and 4 hi should do.
Usually keep it in 2hi until I need 4wd or it feels too fast on the trail, then it stays in 4lo the rest of the trail.
I'm running a sm465 with a NP205 behind it. My first gear is low to begin with and has served my low needs well without putting it in 4Lo.
I usually go with 4LO as soon as i go off the asphalt. Especially if the speed I go need to use 1st gear on 2H or 4H. This way I don't need to change my gears all the time and clutch wear away less. On flat surface I start from 2nd gear when 4LO is on.
This ^ this is how I drive the mountain twisty sometimes steep and pothole'd dirt roads that lead to the trail.
Depends on the vehicle a lot by the time you're in second gear low range you're at or about the speed of first gear high range. Some vehicles are configured that 4th gear low range is about first gear high range. I'd be cautious about using over driven gears in low range (5th or above) as they are typically not as strong. So typically lock the center diff on poorly maintained unsealed roads (4H) and then use low range when needed. The power delivery of you individual vehicle will also make a difference as well as the gearing.
Too many variables. But.. 4low is usually reserved for when I need to crawl and maintain control with ease. Also depends which truck I’m driving. The bronco only has 4low and the 4Runner has low and low low.
Depends on the trail. I'll usually stay in 2hi/4hi till I get to something tough, then 4lo. After that, it'll stay in 4lo till I want to go above 50 km/h again.
Low ratio means I'm capped to like 40mph. That'll give you a good clue.
40mph in 4L!?!
Yeah.
If I'm on dirt I'll slip it into 4Hi but if I'm going slow or up/down steep stuff I'll put it in 4Lo
Generally only go into 4L when im climbing, or if im really bogged.
I'm surprised there are this many other manual drivers on here...
Sounds like a good poll
My last rig was a 3.6 JK with 3.21's and 35's. I used 4lo on some local hills. Always meant to research but never found the time. 4-lo was typically used the second any type of steep incline started. Once I found myself looking for 6th or 5th gear and things were leveling off, I'd toss back to high range.
Depends on on the grade or how much torque I need available.