Get Your Off-road 4×4 Out of Any Rocky Situations

What is off-roading without any challenging route? Steep, rocky trails are one of the many exhilarating things you will encounter when driving your off-road 4×4 truck. It can test your ability and imagination to think of ways to go down and traverse that rocky, uneven road. These terrains are the ones that will make you wave and heave due to the bumps and lumps in the trails as well as rocks and boulders. Like other challenges, the feeling of accomplishment serves as the reward at the end of the journey. So without further ado, here are some of the …

 

Tips You May Find Useful When Driving an Off-road 4×4 Through Rocky Obstacles

 

1. Make Sure That Your 4×4 Vehicle Is Prepared To Overcome Some Difficult Challenges

Experience is the best teacher, whether with a professional trainer or just by having lots of off-road practice, your experiences will prove to be very helpful when going to cross axel on rocky tracks.

 

2. Check That Your Off-road 4×4 Wheels Are In Good Condition.

Also, identify your 4×4 truck’s diff ratio, crawler ratio, and if it’s twin locked to ensure that your 4×4 is capable of the situation. Also, rocks can be dangerous for the underside of your 4×4, so having a Hamer protection plate is a plus. This will give a much-needed shield on your transmission.

 

 

3. Have A Suspension Lift For Better Ground Clearance And Room For Bigger Wheels.

Additionally, it will improve approach and departure angles. Rocky trails can be undulating, hence proper weight distribution is necessary to avoid rolling over, and maintaining low weight will lessen the risk. Keep in mind that there are also laws about how much height you can add, more often than not, 50mm is the maximum permitted. There is no better way to confirm this than by asking the road authority in your area.

 

4. Use The Right Tire For Successful Rock Crawling.

You will need the tyres for off-road 4×4 vehicles with a mud-terrain tread pattern. The rubber pattern will give you a better grip when in contact with the rocks.

 

5. Start By Moving Into The Rocks At A Lower Pressure About 20psi.

Plan precisely where you are going, taking into consideration all angles that may cause any problem during the course. Both automatic type and manual type 4WD have an across-axle differential lock which is the best mechanical traction device and some recent 4×4 off-roaders have front and rear locking differentials. The traction control is made to function well in cases where it works for a fairly short burst, with recovery periods so the pumps can put up hydraulic pressure again. This is suitable and works well for rocky terrain. Read more on: Check your pressure tires

 

6. Make Sure yYour Hamer 4×4 Winch Is Ready And Accessible.

You may get caught on rocky shelves or holes on rocky, tight tracks and this is where you can utilize your Hamer winch, particularly when no other car can pull you.

 

 

7. Using Your Control Smoothly And Finding The Right Balance And Momentum Is Important.

Aiming to maintain a moderate pace is preferable rather than stopping and starting when on steep slopes as you may not be able to get going if you stop. For a very rocky and rough track with large rocks, go for low-range first gear. Smooth, steady and slow will usually give you the best result. Note that speed may create new problems like damage to the steering, suspension differentials, or underbody because the vehicle’s suspension is compressed and components may end up being hit by hard rocks and particles.

 

8. Have Your Hamer 4×4 Toolbox Handy

There are times when you may have to do some road-building when your car is trapped. A simple and easy way out is with the help of a small hydraulic jack from any store and it’s very convenient to carry. Off-roading or not, it’s one of those must-haves in your Hamer toolbox.

 

 

In Case The Terrain Is Too Tough For Your Off-road 4×4 Truck…

 

Have a back-up plan. Before even crossing that rocks and scree, always think of an alternative route to get back out, or you can also choose to avoid it if you think it is undoubtedly a crooked climb out. Don’t dig away a track you know you can’t get back up. Get out and see for yourself and assess the risk of the track if necessary because sometimes, you can’t see all that you need to see from the driver’s seat.

 

When you encounter logs, approach them diagonally and ensure that you have 3 wheels on the ground at all times. Beware of any stumbling block striking out of banks and in wheel tracks, this may affect your underside if not avoided. Furthermore, remind your watchers to stay clear of any unexpected rocks that may bounce onto them and never go off-road alone as you will need more hands and brains to overcome such terrain. Before heading on an adventure, have your recovery equipment ready, like a winch, bottle jack, and tow hitch.

Lastly, make sure that you re-inflate your tyres after such activity.

 

Off-road 4×4 Trucks That Are Great With Rocky Terrain

 

 

Some of the most notable ones are the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Chevrolet Colorado. If you have any of these two, you can be confident they can overcome difficult obstacles when off-roading. More importantly, many of our Hamer 4×4 products can be installed on these two trucks.

 

But these are not just the only ones capable of conquering the tough roads. In our upcoming articles, we will talk about the different makes and models of 4×4 trucks that are excellent for extreme off-road 4×4 adventures.

 

If you’d like to see all these tips in action, check out this video: How I drive a 4×4 ROCK STEP when OFF ROAD – 4wd tips