10 WAYS TO KILL A DRIVELINE, 4x4 off-road
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- 10 WAYS TO KILL A DRIVELINE, 4x4 off-road.
how to avoid destroying your drive line when off-road
0:07 intro
#1 0:50 Launching the front wheels
#2 2:02 Forcing drive when stuck
#3 3:17 Reverse Gear
#4 4:45 Driving to hard
#5 5:53 CV angles
6:42 CV's in IFS vehicels
#6 8:12 Diff lockers used wrong
#7 10:22 4x4 on Tarmac
#8 12:21 Maintenance and Weak points
#9 14:23 Shock Loading
#10 15:03 Non Genuine parts
16:51 video requests
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Great as always.
Just a consideration. If you are using upgraded/strengthened axles or drive shafts, all you are doing is transferring the weakest point somewhere else in the driveline and usually to a less accessible/costly location (diff centres, transfer/gearbox). For example; it may be preferable to have an axle go, rather than a diff centre (axles can be like fuses for a driveline, sacrificial).
This makes sense in a whole new direction
Yes, chromaly axels for example....
You're not "transferring" the spot. All twisting/binding forces will be the same everywhere as long as the stronger replacements function the same way as the old ones. If they can take those forces before they will take them still just the same. It's just that those more robust replacements aren't the ones that failed first this time.
Hey Ronny. Could you do a video on winch maintenance/service and advice on when you should change the rope. Love your channel mate 👍🏻
I second this request 👍
Yes good idea, my winch is now due for a service...... please?
Ross Drayton most major winch companies like Warn, have maintenance manuals that are easy to use. Steve
Ross Drayton ☺️
EMU4WD Thanks EMU4WD
I never thought about the stress on the diff gears while reversing :o I got learnt today!
combining my weekly 4x4 explorations with your tips makes me feel like I've learned 5 years of skills in under 12 months of offroading
this stuff keeps me and my family safe, happy and having fun
so lucky we have you Ronny :)
A common failure I see in drivelines, in Canada, is lack of diff breather service. (Snow,ice,salt,mud) People overlook this all the time. $11 part could save thousands of dollars down the road. Found water in many a rear diff. Really like your videos. Keep them coming!
That is a very good point
That intro shot from under the truck was awesome!
You’re a genius. Thank you for this. Super duper informative. Loved it
Jason Koertge C. C c
I didnt think id see you here Jason. I learned alot here today its very informative.
In regards to strengthened aftermarket parts, be aware, that you are likely transferring the breaking load from the part, which would otherwise fail to another part. You can almost consider some parts as mechanical fuses, like CV Joints. A Broken CV is better than a broken Transmission. Just consider the other parts of the driveline when upgrading and what may become the weak point once you upgrade something else.
I have been off roading for 30+ years in Civ and Mil, and still learned a few things here! Great Vid!
Hello Ronny - one of the best off road videos on you tube, thanks
Indeed but some of us are trying. lol
Absolutely loving your videos Ronny.
A suggestion I have is top 10 vehicle modifications to avoid vehicle damage or getting stuck. (In order of what you believe should be a priority after purchasing a 4wd)
Interesting I’ll ponder this one
Hey Ronny, you've hit that nail right on the head. I agree with you 100%. Particularly reverse recovery and cv/u-joints in full lock. I have been asked countless times why I always turn around before pulling anyone. Simply because of the cut of the teeth and also position of the pinion in regards to the diff. In my case forward is stronger. Also as other mention here, keeping that weight down helps quite a bit to fight premature wear and unnecessary damage. I have put quite a bit of steel on my rig, but I always considere thickness of my materials. Not every skid or armor needs to be 10mm thick. And also, when wheeling, I always carry only the absolutely necessary things with me, like recovery gear, spare wheel, basic tools. I don't really do overlanding so I keep to minimum. Love your channel, greetings from far overseas. Martin
Well done mate, never knew about reverse recovery isssues, you’re a leg end! 👍🤦♂️
I think the reverse is misleading never heard it before only been offroading for 21 years.
WeBePwning
No it's not. Never pull in reverse unless you have to.
That's what I've been saying all the time to my overland tourist groups drive with brains and u will come through, don't force it till it brakes.
Perfect video mate!!
please do a video on suspension lift kits for 4x4s, types, benefits and process involved
This is going in favorites. I’ll rewatch every trip as a reminder. Best info in a while Ron. Fantastic, Thanks
Plenty of great little 1%er points in this video mate, I've saved it as I know I'll be watching it again sometime to reference a few points from it 👍
Thanks for the vid Ronny. A tip on releasing diff wind up, is to drive in reverse on a loose surface.
Thanks again
Mick
I just made a comment on that too, lol. That's what my grandpa always said. He learned that from the construction industry. It's genuine info though and I noticed it does work.
The problem with adding a more durable part is that it may transfer the force to a more expensive part to repair. Breaking a drive shaft is probably a lot cheaper and easier to repair than breaking a gear in the transfer case or differential because you added a really strong drive shaft.
Another way to weaken the driveline is bigger tires. With bigger tires comes a longer leverage. Your Chanel is awesome Ronny. It didn't take long to become a patreon of yours.
Great clip, thanks! Very informative.
I love the way you get right to the point without waffling on and on as A St P-W does.
Invaluable lessons shared in just a few minutes .A big thank you!
I found this video useful. How about about a top ten ways on reducing vehicle weight?
Drill big holes in your chassis.
Or, don't bolt the whole ARB steel goods catalogue on there. If you ever see an ARB/TJM etc. vehicle outside a store or at a show fully kitted up with everything on there, particularly Cruiser or Patrol wagons, ask them how much it weighs & if it's under legal GVM. You'll either get no response or a very sheepish look as I'd almost guarantee vehicles like this are way overloaded & illegal. The whole industry needs to change from a mindset of fitting bigger & more accessoriess to an approach where vehicles are actually legal to drive on the road. I always find it funny that places like this don't even have facility to weigh your vehicle when fitting suspension (engineering negligence) so the chances of them bolting a heap of steel to your vehicle & knowing it comes in under GVM is almost impossible.
Good points, never even thought about the legal side of GVM. I don't like heavy gear or heavy vehicles and don't subscribe to the Big Iron ideas of 'forget the weight, feel the strength'.... hahahaha. About the only thing heavy I'd bolt to a vehicle is the Bullbar. Nothing on top and keep the center of gravity low as possible, weight low too.
There is a few ways to do that, can do full drift/drag spec and pull anything that isn't required out. Not the best on a 4x4 unless you are planing to do competitions. Or simply pull out things you don't need, have an 8 seater and NEVER use the rear most seats? Pull them out. Have a site box as your storage? Unless you really need that locking capability swap it out for something a lot lighter.
I found a lot of it is common sense or compromise, I also think 4XOverland has a few very old videos you can check out (to tide you over until Ronny does one).
Yeah, the best thing about GVM was Andrew from 4xOverland binning the 79 build as it was over GVM. You see far too many Utes with massive campers on top crippling them & looking like a Great Dane humping a lame Whippet 😬
Good idea
thanks ronny,every sunday morning! gotta love it. Great channel,great content,free to air tv could learn alot off you mate.
Great video Ronny! Always giving great information. Thanks for taking the time to explain the reasons why you make the recommendations and not just making a statement. I'm sure everyone appreciates having access to your wisdom and experience. Keep up the great work brother and I need to come back and travel to more places in the US, we love you here!
Very interesting video. These modern 4x4 machines are incredible - but given continuous harsh treatment, will all begin to suffer over time. Also seems to remind one to keep things lightweight. We won't ever really get away from that for extended off-road travel (and let's face it, it's great to build killer trucks!), but less weight equals less strain. Keep these videos coming!
I thought I new it all after 30 yrs of off-roading but I learned a thing or two. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for all the advice. I love your videos. I’ve been into 2wd cars and recently got my first 4x4. I’m still getting it road ready, but when I finally get to take it off road, I’ll be better prepared thanks to you.
Did you take it out yet?
Thanks Ronny for your useful off roaring tips and tricks!!
Great helpful video as usual, thanks Ronny.
Thanks Ronny, I learnt a couple of things mate. Appreciate your work.
Great info, never thought about driving in reverse recovering someone........Thanks
Amazing guide Ronny! I enjoy your videos the most. Keep up the good work mate!
very useful Info for a newbie like myself. thanks mate.
great idea this is an important video. well done .
I'm new to four wheeling and enjoy the wealth of information you provide. From Vallejo, California. Thank you!!
Ronny mate Real talk....you make this drab life worth living mate !
Thanks Ronny, for your informative videos.
Another thing with CV boots on IFS vehicles, if you're driving in deep snow and have parked your car overnight, before driving it the day after, take a rubber mallet and knock off the ice that may have formed around your CV boots. This will keep the ice from completely destroying your CV boot if you drive off with ice on them.
Hi Ronny In most ways I am pretty new to 4wd. I have started to build a modified vehicle, starting from next to no knowledge & you videos have been a great addition of wisdom for my starting out driving 4wding & so to my research (hopefully) into how best to put together a balanced set up that suite my situation & where I am @ in my learning curve. Thank you. You share some really good information, substance over fashion.
I love all of your stuff, my daughter is learning camp cooking from both you and Harry. Thank you so much for your videos, I absolutely cannot get enough
No worries Matt thanks for watching.
Very informative as your work is always good, special thanks Ronny for this great effort, soaking in winter rains always give me a cold hope you survived well. Keep up the good work.
I have never been real off roading, but learned a lot! This will help even me.
Ronny, THAT was brilliant!
always, always learn something new! Keep up the great content Ronny!
I’m new to off roading. Thank you for all this great information
Great video mate!, very clear, and direct to the point. Thanks for sharing
Hi Ronny great video thanks for these tips 👍👍👍
Great video mate, thanks. Just getting into 4wd and yet to do my first trip so this is very good advice - much appreciated.
Good solid advice. Thanks for posting
Great video bud! I am paying particular attention to the CV advice, one of my biggest fears with my new Hilux... But I think there is some good advice here to keep me safe! But spares will be carried!
Love your videos. Thanks for sharing your experience.
These episodes are very important and we benefit from your experience Ronnie. We hope that you will dedicate episodes to solve mechanical problems, and episodes about electrical problems, then episodes about proper camping, ways to deal with animals and reptiles, and the necessary medicines that we must have with us..etc.
We follow you from the Middle East - Sultanate of Oman
Hands down one of your best videos Ronny! Your showing everyone that you just cant be topped. Love how I get a few videos a week from you instead of 'one a week' as done by the 'other' 4X4 channels. Waiting 7 days for a video and to stay with that channel is wearisome and I lose interest for most part.
Hey Ronnie, Steve here from SA...a great way to release the tension built up in the driveline s, as you mentioned, slow down, preferably onto a soft surface, select reverse gear and reverse a short distance. This will unwind the tension and you will be able to move the 4WD select lever easily from 4 to 2. The more the tension the longer you will have to reverse, but in general it usually takes me about 10m. Cheers mate.
What a resource your videos are Ronny. The points you made about reversing were something I never would have thought of. Would have easily tried to snatch a vehicle out in reverse had I not seen this.
Really enjoying your videos! Thank you from the U.S.
Great content Ronny, things we always need reminding of.
Great video, lots of info and all so well explained and evidenced. Thanks.
Brilliant info Ronnie. Thank you 🚙
Great job Ronny!
Great vid Ronny.... lotta good lessons n messages there... well done on these easy to forget mistakes which can and are often made...
Great information. And I love the license tag!!
Thanks for the reverse advice
Extremely useful informations.
Thank you.
Did #5 lately ;-) hope to avoid the others.... very well put together! Thanx Axel
What a nice video. Great real life examples and clips to accompany each point.
Best video for the offroaders! Keep it up man! You have always massive informations 😍
Always get so much out of your videos Ronny….cheers. 👍🏻🙂
cheers Ronny, really helpful advice.,
Wow, that stuff actually seems to make sense! Thank you.
As always great video and thank you for sharing
hi Ronny this is a very useful and helpful video many thanks to you dear AWESOME 👍🏻
Really great Tips, Definetely Enjoyed this Vid.
Another way i was told to get rid of Transmission winding is reversing.
cheers Ron.
Learned a lot Ronny! Totally didnt even think of the recovering in reverse! Thank you! I will definitely not do that now haha
Future locker video ideas … Test drive 4x4’s with different brand of lockers. ARB (air), Kaiser (auto), Eaton and Harrop (electro magnetic), and which ever I’ve forgot. I think it could be a pretty interesting watch.
Great videos Sir!! I pick up my new Grenadier here in Sydney tomorrow and these videos have helped lots especially the diffs etc.
Thanks Ronny when my dear old Colorado swaps out of high range 4x4 to 2wd I engage neutral gear and let the vehicle roll slowly backwards as I push the button on the dash. It seems to help it disengage with out fuss thanks for the great content re CV joints.
Hey Ronni
thanks for those good tips.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, xxx
great to watch and learn few things... thanks !
Really good info in this one. I am sure most of us learnt something.
Outstanding information
Sweet rig Ronny!
Very good explanation
U are the most watched channel, keep making the good stuff
Very useful and great information
Awesome video. When I was a kid my dad had a Chevy S-10 with a 4" lift. They said he was breaking CV's because the winch and bumper/brush guard was to heavy in front, but now I see it probably had a lot to do with that lift kit as well. Thanks for bringing all your personal knowledge to the 4 wheel community.
the lift probably had everything to do with blowing CV's after all they do put V8's in those things and have no more problems with than normal which is alot i know, i had one that i put a V8 into and regret selling
Thanks for video, a few things I didn’t consider before.
Great tips mate
I love ALL your videos!
Hello Ronny! Very good review indeed!! I am a mechanic myself and I agree with everything you say and explained. Thanks for that. I am not an experienced off roader and some of your tips were a good reminder. Just to remind me to be carefull and take care of the mechanics... I 've just bought myself a brand new Mitsubishi L 200 model 2020 with the 2268 cc turbodiesel engine. Thanks a lot and all the best to you and everything you are about to encounter . Greetings from West-Flanders in Belgium.
How you finding the l200. I was thinking about getting one myself. Is it all good? Any major/minor worrys. Thanks.
Well done mate and thanks heaps. Learnt so much form vids. Keep up the great work
Very helpful, thanks!
Ok wow ive been playing with fire. Gonna take your knowledge and use it. Great video and thanks for staring your hard learned wisdom !!
Great video mate!
Great little video mate, nice work
Very useful info. Thanks
Bloody awesome video matey, also love your channel.
Great video, thank you.