It’s not a good day when you have to drive on a run-flat ring. So, minimise risk by ensuring the tyres fitted are up to the job. … [Read more...]
Managing Available Traction
Wheel printing and the ability to identify when to drive as slow as possible but as fast as necessary. … [Read more...]
If You Have Free Wheeling Hubs; Consider Pro-active Operation
Just to add on a few points to an earlier article I wrote about the purpose of free wheeling hubs and my thoughts on them. Lock and Go … [Read more...]
Why You Should Care Which Handbrake System Your 4wd Has
There are two common types of handbrake systems fitted to 4wd vehicles: A handbrake which works on the rear brake shoes. A transmission brake that is fitted to the rear output of the transfer box. … [Read more...]
Free Wheeling Hubs – Automatic Type
Found on some Nissans and Suzukis. If we look back at the Auto / Lock hubs these hubs are just Auto. … [Read more...]
Free Wheeling Hubs – ‘Lock or Auto’ Type
Usually found on Nissan Patrols. This type of front hub gives you the option of LOCK or having it in AUTO. … [Read more...]
What’s This Button Do? “Hub Lock”
Electronic FW "Hub Lock" Button. Some Landcruisers come with electronic free wheeling hubs. Don't ask me why because I don't know. They have got to be one of the stupidest things I have ever seen on a 4wd vehicle. … [Read more...]
What Do Diff Lockers Do? A Brief Explanation
To understand what diff lockers do, it helps to understand how differentials work. In a nutshell, … [Read more...]
X Marks The Spot – 4wd Buttons
These 2 buttons do not do the same thing. The X indicates which differential will be locked when pressed. … [Read more...]
What’s This Button Do? Locks Centre Differential
Locks Centre Differential. Vehicle: 200 series Land Cruiser and new model Prado. Full-time 4wd. … [Read more...]
What’s This Button Do? H4 Button.
H4 Button. Vehicle: Some part-time Toyota Landcruisers. … [Read more...]