Alabama Off-road/ Mods/ Meets Thread

So to switch in 4lo you need to be rolling in neutral at less than 5mph right? Just curious. Would it be the same with the 4th gen 4Runner?

 

4Hi to 4Lo, stopped in neutral. It's just like shifting a manual transmission with the engine off in a normal car.

The transmission output is feeding the t-case input, so you want the t-case to shift from 4Hi to 4Lo (gear change) with the input shaft stopped. If you do it on a manual shift t-case, it feels just like shifting a manual transmission car with the engine off.

<5mph may be fine, but I always try and stop.

As far as 2Hi to 4Hi, I've never heard that's bad sitting still. I thought it didn't much matter when you did that, short of at like 90mph or something truly ridiculous.

Oh... and if you want to spend RZR money, and get a LC with an all toyota one ton front axle...
http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj80-fzj80-lx450-hdj81/797382-selling-my-baby-fully-built-lx-450-a.html

 

Hey glad to hear it! Bent driveshafts are not much fun to drive with!

Welcome!!

Liar! I told you that you could make it! lmao.

Nice FJ!



So in a couple of minutes I will be posting the link to my edited video. Let me know what you all think. It is my very first GoPro edited video.

 

where i came up with my reasoning^^

 

Here we go... let me know what you all think. (By the way, click any links that come up. It increases my rating and possible compensation...hehehe)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKtWuX6xrg4&feature=youtu.be

 

So, when Alex was sitting still, I think, he switched to 4lo and engaged the locker. So he didn't hurt anything. He might have switch to 4hi first to engage 4wd but then switched to 4lo. Anyways, 2-4hi be moving and 4hi-2 be moving. Alex, got that???

 

Also, locker is fine while moving slowly. Matter of fact, depending on the orientation of the carrier it often doesn't lock until you start moving, if engaged from a stop.

 

Nice video Bill! Great to see other angles!

 

What's up fellas, haven't had many updates since before I had the lift and tires put on. My Shrockworks bumper should be here in about 3 wks, and my LightForce 240 Blitz should be here tomorrow. Pics to follow soon. Currently pondering camper shells, and exhaust options. All y'all's pics and videos look great.

 

Well I finally got home a few minutes ago. Got the M416 trailer from a fellow TW member in Coker, AL. I will get a couple of pics tomorrow and post them. It will take a good bit of TLC, but will be well worth it in the end!

 

.... Oh wait, are you gonna get offended by that^^^^???

 

Hey Bill, I caught some of your video from saturday's rideon my phone at lunch. Then, I tried to watch it at the house and it dened access, something about advertisement in the video prohibated it to be viewed in this area. But, what I saw was cool. Especially that good looking blue tacoma in front of you, haha.

 

Hmmm. Not sure on that part Jeff. I just checked it now and it is playing. Maybe try to reload?

 

Well here she is at the shop. A lot of work ahead of me. I'll have to do an evaluation on the axle and frame before I decide to keep it or change it out. It is not original, that is for sure.

 

That thing is sweet! Using it as a trail/camping trailer?

 

Great video. Hopefully have my truck together for the next rally.

 

It will be fully built up for an expedition trailer. Right now my plans are to have a 25 gallon water tank, dual propane tanks, interior compartments, and a telescoping roof rack for the RTT. The trailer will be set up with a full kitchen to include a small rinse sink, propane stove, and cleaning/prep table.

 

This is going to be awesome!

 

Thanks. I am looking forward to it. Right now I am calculating up about 12 months to complete the trailer. Anyone know a good place in the Birmingham/Montgomery area that does sand-blasting?

 

there are about 3 different places in tuscaloosa alone. too many to count in b'ham and montgomery.