Probably common knowledge for most, but a very important bit is "HOW" to shift into 4 low, which is usually stopped and in neutral to avoid destroying the unicorns and leprechuans that run the transmission and transfer case

Canadian here. If you are winter wheeling and in deep snow, use 4H to keep your momentum and maintain "track speed" until you get stuck. Then shift your girl into 4L to back out.

I appreciate your videos mate. I watch with my son and daughter. Thanks for keeping them family friendly.

This video is all ive been looking for since im getting into deserts and totally a beginner. thanks! More pls!!!

AWESOME video! Definitely NOT common knowledge for beginners. I was literally taking notes, so I can keep it in my glove box. I'm a 1st time Jeep owner & totally clueless when it comes to this stuff. I have a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara with stock All Weather tires ("street tires").

short, informative and to the point 🤝

thanks for your videos mate. i am new to 4wding, this video and diff locker videos got me out of some bad situations the first time i went hard 4 wheeling, thanks again and keep the good info coming 👍

What a great video to the start the year. Top marks Ronny. Keep them coming.

Great stuff as usual. I also use low range when reversing the caravan/trailer up the driveway etc.

Cheers Ronny good short video with all the important bits!

Great videos. Fantastic resource for a beginner in Colorado Springs

Love the vid mate! Great for beginners. keep up the great stuff buddy!!!!

My Rubicon has 4:1 Low range. :) Thanks for the videos Ronny. Have a great year.

Hey Ronny, Seen you in Wedge Island today, cant wait for the video.

3rd low is my favorite gear if its not boggy, i use it to take off and if see a dune I'll drop it and put my right foot to the floor!! Low range is good for your driveline components you're not killing everything. Great vid mate

Another reason I use 4L is it brings the ratios together. So for my 2.8L Patrol it let's me choose a gear to keep it on boost. Quite often I want a gear in between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd. As in high range it falls off boost. Switching to low range gives me that gear and the torque to get on boost when required. Great vids.

Thank you for your explanation, once my big toy finished body repair I will try it

much needed information for my Snowrunner adventures

Great video as always Ronny. I like to see some more modified hilux's like the 2001 to 2004 models and the 2.8 diesel I think they would make for some good modified episodes.

Thank you for this useful information. I finally bought a truck after dreaming for one for a long time but had no clue what the difference between 4L and 4H was.

I use 4LOW when in deep sand and when in mountains. For the most part when I'm wheeling, I'm in 4HI. But unlike in your video, when I am on a dirt road with no variations I drive in 2HI. If I need to slow my speed due to lack of traction, then I shift into 4HI. Great video regardless.

Extra video dude ! Keep continuing !!!

as always a wealth of information!

Great video. Thanks mate.

Awesome stuff mate. Cheers.

im introducing in 4x4 life, and it feel so amazing how you explain, my question is when is it necessary use neutral, somone can tell me? thank you love your channel!!!

I always giggle at the beginning of your video! :D

Love it, Great videos!

very usefull, tnx !!

I've also used low range when pulling out stumps when clearing land. Works a lot better!

awesome work on the thumb nail!

Great video mate! Would be nice to make the link between diff lock and 4 High and 4 Low. Some questions I am asking myself are: do the Diff locks are engaged automatically when you are in 4 Low? If not, should you lock them? Can you turn when you're in 4 Low and at what extend? Thanks again!!

Thank you.

Thanks mate

brilliant. thanks.

Thanks for the video. Very useful tips. I am new in driving 4x4 vehicle. While climbing on a stiff hills (consider moderate road conditions with lots of sharp bends ) which mode is more appropriate ? 4H or 4L or 2H? Please suggest. The vehicle I am talking about has part time 4x4 system with 2H,4H & 4L. with integrated mechanical locking differential. I noticed extra torque is required in this situation. At the same time, steering feedback is also important to prevent under steer or over steer

Ive got a 2018 Expedition, all it has is 4A. Which is 4wd automatic. Do you know if this includes a low range ? Thank you!!

Hi Ronny congratulations for your videos!Please tell me which is better transmission for Toyota hilux manual or automatic for better towing?

Pls do a video on mud with deep ruts, gears to choose and tips.

Hi Ronny, does low range gives a huge effect when driving off road? My car doesn't have low range gearbox but it has quattro with torsen diff and self locking centre diff, do you recommend me to go something like steep rocky hill?

Hi Ronny, i have a quick question about 4l/4h. is there any time duration for engage 4wd? i mean how long i can engage 4wd for off-road? your prompt reply would be highly appreciate. thank you.

Thanks for the video. I'm new to 4x4 and I would love to see a video explaining the engine stuff (like in your modified videos). I watch your modified videos but I don't know what most of the stuff means. Maybe you could make a beginner guide on the ins and outs of 4x4-ing and the parts and tips that beginners would need to know. Great video's keep it up :) edit: I got my first 4x4 car recently, a nissan navara stx d40 w/ a winch, winch bar, canopy, reverse camera and a snorkel. I'm 18 by the way.

What about for mud fields ? I was crossing mud in 4 high and someone told me 4 low is better but I question ad to why considering I'm at a high rpm while crossing mud.

would you be able to do a video about hub locking?

hey Ronny, Im wondering what you recommend, automatic or manual transmission? and why?

Would low range be good if you have a heavy trailer and are towing up say a steep hill from a stand still and need the extra torque?

Hi Ronny, I am new to 4wd. Please can you advise can we completely disengage clutch in low range gears? If we disengage clutch and if comes to stop can we use clutch occasionally to stop vehicle coming to stop.

Is it OK to drive beaches and shorelines in 2nd-3rd gear 4H ? Or should I use 4L ? Thanks.

Hi Ronny, thanks for the video. Quick quesion, is it bad for your vehicle if you drive in low range for extended periods or long distances at once. For example, we did the Holland track the other day and I was in low range for most of the time and was wondering if you would recommend avoiding this type of driving. I drive a 2010 Mitsubishi Challenger manual.Thanks again for your videos, very helpful and enjoyable.Werner

had a friend of mine that pushed his old school alloy bulbar in a fair way on a track, the mounts slipped more than it bent the bar, used my vehicle and a strap to pull it back out straight, used 1st Low and crawled, not sure this will work on a steel bar though

Hi rhonny, i have a problem with my 1994 toyota hilux petrol. When im going up a steep hill, in high range the RPM's drop and the car stalls. It didnt use to do that. Have any idea of what the problem could be?

Hello Ronny. Is it possible to use low range to slow down the car on road when towing downhill?

Perfect!👍

One more reason, if your 4x4 has an automatic gearbox, using low range will result in less torque converter slippage and less heat build up in the auto trans fluid. Even if you have a large fluid cooler the use of low range will keep trans temps lower.

I need help please. I own a 100 series Toyota Land Cruiser, 2007, V6 Petrol, Model FZJ100L-GNPNKV, Engine 1FZ-FE My question is, does my front diff get locked if my transfer case stick is in high range and I press the central diff lock button???

Hii mate.. can I use low range in volkswagen touareg for tug of war?

What's the best gear to use in low rang

Hey there Ronny Dahl do you run a Steinbauer chip in that cruiser ?

Where did you buy the cover for led bar?

Why does it wreck 5th in some vehicles when plugging it hard? Thanks.

Hello Can you recommend any cars Is the best off-road Nissan Patrol or Toyota FG In my Atugod any of the two cars powered Aldzel Eogod only gasoline any of them Buy

What are the sizes of the tires u are using?

what about going threw mud pits ? like guppy mud

if you have to push start a vehicle on or off road, 4 low not only gives you better pushing force and traction, but as soon as the vehicle starts it will pull away from you, reducing the risk of rear-ending it

May sound stupid, but low range is also cool for parking in very tight places. To get to my garage I have to drive reverse between a fence and a building for about 20 m having sth around 5 cm distance from my mirrors on either side. I always do that on low range to avoid driving the clutch too much.

Good

Hey Ronnie when are you doing a modified episode on a 200 series?

Other uses for Low Range: Slow trailer maneuvering on road or hard surface. Without using center diff lock (4x4 such as DEFENDER or G Wagon) or use Freehubs on the front axle....to achieve 2WD LOW Gear with a Toyota such as HZJ etc.

greetings from Florence Italy good evening I ask you a legitimate question if it is possible that you will be able to give me the right answer! (good morning can you tell me why many owners of 4x4 par time vehicles are called 4wd low in English! wet asphalt when it rains they insert the 4x4 hi the fast 4x4 since many 4x4 vehicles don't have a center differential??)

+Ronny Dahl I'm checking out a 2012 79 series landcruiser ute and i am unable to get it into low range. It has very low kms and very good condition. Possibly only used for city driving.. Could this be lack of use or any other scenario? Any help would be appreciated.

I would kill for 2Low.... Also a quick question Ronnie, on dirt tracks that are smooth do you recommend 4hi or 2hi?

Use low when pulling your mate from the creek

Hi Mr. Ronny, I am totally new to 4x4 just bought Toyota Surf 1996 (4runner), can you kindly do a video on how toyota surf 4x4 works. what is that button do on 4x4 shift stick, is it save to drive H4 in high speeds , what is diff lock etc. i know the questions i have asked are basic and some might say go sell and buy a regular car :)

Hi mate, I’ve got a troopy landcruiser manual 1996. When I put the 4wd mode sometime it works, and sometime it doesn’t. I have no way to be 100% sure that the h4 or L4 is on because there is not indicator on the dashboard. Do you have an idea of how to be sure that it’s on before going on the sand track?

Just wish they sold the Toyota you have in the USA!!!

low range for recoveries too. It's way too easy to burn out a clutch or get yourself stuck if you're trying to recover someone in high. The last thing you want is 2 bogged cars lol.

when he jumped out from behind that tree am I the only one who was expecting him to say "hey whats up guys its scarce here"?

How about a manual vs. Auto for 4wheeling video. Thanks for the states.

My old track had 2H,2L,4H and 4L

Hey Ronny, the gear selection video is up but there isn't an annotation to click to go to it (it still says coming soon)..

Собственно, пункт "extra torque" включает почти все возможные случаи, когда необходима понижающая передача. Я бы добавил только буксировку прицепа или вытаскивание других застрявших внедорожников.

How do like the new tires? I've had the Grabbers for a few months and love them.

This video needs an update 😊

Hey Ronny did you change your tyre so to general grapplers

Great for Beginners, Only thing I´d add is to NEVER use 5th gear in 4L or 4H... If you need 5th, you should be in 2H

i got an experience once before when i need to reverse my truck in bad road condition + hill. i realize my left wheel at front and right side at rear was hanging.i used in 4L mode that time and i really feel not good when i hear a steel like engage and disengage (hard jerking this moment) & that sound so loud make me to depress the clutch+brake many time and keep try to get out. i dont know what it was, but my truck successful. maybe because off my front wheel using the arm and the rear use hybrid lsd axle, i dont know. but i really feel so bad. hope my system 4x4 still well function. sorry for my bad english.

Where is the gear selection video? Those of us on phones can't click in video links.

L4 means low speed 4x4 and H4 means high speed 4x4. Use H4 when you are on the road and it became slippery due to rain or anything else. Use L4 when you are offroading.

Please somebody explain what is this range stuff? I mean if you are in 4 L you camt shift a manual to 5th gear? Or something and some cars have L2 And H2 and then 4H wtf isbthat?

For 35 12.5 15r 4.10 how many km/h 4.56 how many km/h My 2008 nissan frontier (navara d40) vehicle Dyno test = 174 km 4450 rpm Tire = 33 12.50 15r Ring pinnion = 3.69 Im change tire 35 12.5 15r sometimes highway sometimes mountain Ring and pinnion ? 4.10 ? v 4.56 ?

There are definitely too many people on KZfaq who presume to explain something that they don't really understand. At about the :48 mark it was apparent that Ronny doesn't really have a good understanding of what he is talking about. When talking specifically about transmissions, if you talk about torque but do not make it entirely clear whether you mean engine torque or wheel torque, you are talking gibberish. A lower gear range does obviously allow for greater wheel torque, given that the ratio of wheel torque to engine torque is the same as the ratio of engine speed to wheel speed. However this perspective, that the purpose per se for low range is to give greater wheel torque, has already gone off the rails. The true reason for using low range is so that you won't have to abuse the clutch when you want to have the engine's full power at a vehicle speed that, were you using the normal (high) range, would be too low for the engine to operate within its power band. In a nutshell that is it, and any other way you say it or look at it is only going to give an inferior understanding. When the vehicle speed is going to be too low to permit the engine to operate within its power band when using the normal range, you use the low range instead. People who are only willing to think in terms of torque, and who are never willing to embrace the concept of power, are handicapped in their understanding of this. If you don't give yourself that handicap, it is terribly simple. Twice more, before reaching the 1:11 mark, Ronny repeated that the reason for using low range is to obtain more torque. This was even pasted in text up on the screen, and while it might not be out-and-out wrong to say this, it isn't a coherent rationale for using low range. To say it more directly, this perspective is nonsense. The first example he uses is soft sand. He says that extra torque is needed in soft sand. How would this make any sense at all? He's obviously talking about wheel torque, and as such he ought to say "wheel torque", but it doesn't matter because it does not make a whit of sense to think that you need extra wheel torque in loose sand. The loss of traction in loose sand implies that a lower amount of wheel torque is possible, so how would it make sense to say that you need greater wheel torque in loose sand compared to a normal road surface? It does not make any sense whatsoever. His 4th reason, concerned with "riding the clutch", is correct but this reason is not a separate reason and it is ridiculous to identify this is a separate reason. His 5th reason is using engine compression to slow the vehicle down. This becomes a good reason when you are descending a very long very steep hill where the amount of air flow over the brakes might not be enough to keep the brake from overheating. But when descending itty bitty hills like the ones shown in this video, the only reason for preferring to use engine braking instead of the brakes would be if you wanted for the braking to be applied at the drive wheels, and if the truck is placed in four wheel drive when it is placed in low range, the distribution of braking won't be significantly different from what it is when using the brake, and it will almost certainly be easier to modulate the braking force using the brake instead of the engine. Note also that engine braking is not due to compression per se but rather is due to engine friction. The work a piston performs to compress air on the compression stroke is recovered by the piston on the next stroke, except for the amount that is converted irreversibly to heat through either direct heat dissipation or else the engine friction that accompanies the motion of the piston. The engine braking effect implies that the potential energy of the vehicle at the top of a hill is converted to heat energy on the descent, and by and large this requires friction. At 2:50 I gave up. There's nothing here that is the least bit worth watching.

hy roni size of your car tires ???

Dam Ronny your tyres look bald in that first shot

How about when you need to help pull a poor fellow out at the beach?

He's the original Scarce

4LO for deep snow, you know.

1995 Toyota 4 runner, 3.0L all stock, and powerless hahahah......when i tow my snowmobiles up any steep hill i have to stop and shift to 4lo then i drive like normal until i max out the speed and get to the highest rpm i could care for. i typically do 4lo in 5th gear at 35mph at around 3500-4000rpms. in 4 hi im constantly changing between 3rd and 2nd gear and don't go faster than 25mpgh and ontop of this when i get to the top of the hill and start to unload the sleds everyone can smell my clutch burning lol. from now on i will only tow heavy equipment up a steep hill in 4lo!

Comment below your tire size and what vehicle you own 👍

Love the cheesy intro

1. how many gears I can skift with low-speed 4x4? 2. how the maximum in km/h to drive with low- speed? 3. can I Drive safely with Hight Spead in the rocky or snowy terrains? Please answer my questions and thank you so much for your video