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Hand winch vs Electric winch
Posted in Defensive Driving, Safety

Hand winch vs Electric winch

If you only use a winch once or twice a year this may be worth looking at, buying a hand winch ($300.00) is a cheaper option to a bull bar ($3000.00) mounted electric winch ($2500.00). You will still need a full recovery kit, straps, shackles.Some of the upside to a hand winch is you don’t need a bull…

Davina tells her story about remote driving
Posted in Defensive Driving

Davina tells her story about remote driving

Watch the video its a good insight to the 4WD training.  Davina explains the values of a good 4WD course and learns a few tricks and helpful insights into driving on dirt roads, water crossings and changing tyres.  Honest, frank opinion about training.Driver tips from a remopte expereienced driver. …

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Low 4 in a Toyota Hilux

The gear L4 in a hilux is great for slow, muddy, sandy, wet conditions.  Watch this it may help you.Do a 4x4 course in darwin and learn how to use diff lock & low rangeThis video demonstrates low range on on wet water crossing.

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Diff Lock Won't Turn Off

The diff lock in Toyota Hilux won't turn off try this.  Watch the video.  If the centre diff lock is stuck on do not drive on sealed roads, this could break your gear box or stuff up the differential.  Make sure centre diff lock is off.Watch this video, if you use L4 in a Toyota Hilux.A 4x4 course…

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Standard Toyota Jack vs Hydraulic Jack

Probably one of the most important things to remember when setting up your 4x4 is not to replace your standard jack with a big hydraulic jack. The standard jack is designed to fit under the lifting point of your 4x4 vehicle when your tyre is flat.                    The standard Toyota jack handle is…