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4x4 downhill creep terrible what are my options
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<blockquote data-quote="brendomac" data-source="post: 566095" data-attributes="member: 7619"><p>Thanks everyone for their help.</p><p></p><p>Just to let you know, I am by no means a good 4wd driver. I spent about 10 days in Victorian high country and numerous trips in other areas. I try not to use my brakes going down the steep inclines so I don't lock up or burn through my brakes (as mentioned by others). Going uphill is fine. I have had other people in the car with me who are much more experienced and have said that it shouldn't be running away on me like it is. I have had weight in the rear of the ute.</p><p></p><p>I can say that the revs increase as it speeds up going downhill, so I don't think the tyres are slipping.</p><p></p><p>The hubs are not manually locked, I use the shifter inside the cab.</p><p></p><p>My knowledge about the intricacies of 4wd diff locks/gearing etc is pretty poor so all your advice is awesome. I have tried hitting a few of the 4wd forums, but thought I'd try my local gold PA members first with the question.</p><p></p><p>I like the sound of a couple of suggestions, like exhaust brakes or adding kits (and being a better driver by going to some training). I just wasn't sure what was out there or what the best approach.</p><p></p><p>Sounds like it is time for me to investigate some of your suggestions. If I can some sort of kit, that doesn't affect my on-road performance then that would be perfect.</p><p></p><p>thanks again</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brendomac, post: 566095, member: 7619"] Thanks everyone for their help. Just to let you know, I am by no means a good 4wd driver. I spent about 10 days in Victorian high country and numerous trips in other areas. I try not to use my brakes going down the steep inclines so I don't lock up or burn through my brakes (as mentioned by others). Going uphill is fine. I have had other people in the car with me who are much more experienced and have said that it shouldn't be running away on me like it is. I have had weight in the rear of the ute. I can say that the revs increase as it speeds up going downhill, so I don't think the tyres are slipping. The hubs are not manually locked, I use the shifter inside the cab. My knowledge about the intricacies of 4wd diff locks/gearing etc is pretty poor so all your advice is awesome. I have tried hitting a few of the 4wd forums, but thought I'd try my local gold PA members first with the question. I like the sound of a couple of suggestions, like exhaust brakes or adding kits (and being a better driver by going to some training). I just wasn't sure what was out there or what the best approach. Sounds like it is time for me to investigate some of your suggestions. If I can some sort of kit, that doesn't affect my on-road performance then that would be perfect. thanks again [/QUOTE]
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