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4x4 downhill creep terrible what are my options
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<blockquote data-quote="mbasko" data-source="post: 565875" data-attributes="member: 4485"><p>I always thought that technique was for automatics not manuals & not really getting back to basics but one that requires practice + mastering as you say. Definitely not something to start using on a steep descent straight up? Can also cause brake overheating & auto transmission overheating on long descents?</p><p>Thought it's now mostly obsolete in modern autos also as many are improved & also have descent control? Never owned an auto 4wd?</p><p>I've always had manuals & always been taught to not use the brakes. Use the engine, 1st gear & low range. On very slippery descents use diff lock if fitted, drop tyre pressures for more traction but never drive through the brakes?</p><p>If you've got a method for 4wd manuals I'd like to hear it as an alternative or option.</p><p>I've got a Triton too but never had too much troubles downhill. In saying that I wouldn't go down something that I couldn't back out of if it got too hairy either. I'm not into rock crawling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbasko, post: 565875, member: 4485"] I always thought that technique was for automatics not manuals & not really getting back to basics but one that requires practice + mastering as you say. Definitely not something to start using on a steep descent straight up? Can also cause brake overheating & auto transmission overheating on long descents? Thought it's now mostly obsolete in modern autos also as many are improved & also have descent control? Never owned an auto 4wd? I've always had manuals & always been taught to not use the brakes. Use the engine, 1st gear & low range. On very slippery descents use diff lock if fitted, drop tyre pressures for more traction but never drive through the brakes? If you've got a method for 4wd manuals I'd like to hear it as an alternative or option. I've got a Triton too but never had too much troubles downhill. In saying that I wouldn't go down something that I couldn't back out of if it got too hairy either. I'm not into rock crawling. [/QUOTE]
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