Offroad with the 6Speed

Go slow, shift as little as possible. Stay off the clutch pedal, you'll burn it up slipping it all the time.

 

I'm not sure how to reply to this without giving really fun bad advice.

 

Find open dirt area, right foot to the floor, left foot quickly let up.... never let up on right foot, bang shifts like a boss.

Exactly like this guy (that 3 to 4 shift was glorious)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChZ_GvP_fkQ

 

My advice: start easy and work your way up. I mean no offense at all, but if you're looking for pointers on working your standard transmission over various terrain, I'm lead to believe you could be a little new to this. As such, don't be in a rush to push your boundaries; that's how expensive toys get broken. get out on dirt roads, and get comfortable switching in to 4hi/lo, with and without your locker engaged. I don't agree that the locker will *always* help. You probably don't want it in sand or anything too soft. Get comfortable starting on hills. Go climb some hills, its fun! Familiarize yourself with the clutch start cancel on flat surfaces first, then see how it works for you in a jam - you dont want your first experience with it to be when you need it. Take your time, be safe.

 

In reality, Bingo. The weak link... Well, try not to find the weak link, but balance that with the fact that you absolutely can wear a clutch out, in seconds under the right circumstances. If you wheel easy your truck will last many times longer.

 

Dunno I just slap it in 4lo and rarely if ever need the clutch off-road.

 

Absolutely. I'd argue that practicing driving with a standard transmission on dirt roads may actually be less harsh on the clutch due to the tires being able to slip more easily, but the point still stands: the clutch is a wear and tear piece.