"Off Roading" Which is better...Manual or automati

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mn1028

Discussion Starter · Jul 29, 2003

Ok, Here is my Noob question. :mrgreen:

I am about to purchase a truck, and I was wondering if it is better to have a manual or an automatic 4x4 for off road? Or is it just personal preference. Any advice is appreciated, thanks

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Sandman

· #2 · Jul 29, 2003

Welcome to the board. :thumb:

There are pro's and cons to each setup and I dont think that there is a clear cut answer. Some people swear by the different setups. I think it all boils down to what you feel comfortable with driving around. I have run both and prefer the automatics myself unless its a small vehicle like a toy or Sami. Then I like the manual.

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Anonymous

· #3 · Jul 29, 2003

What kind of people? And then what happened. Interesting deduction. I'm not sure if I like it. I'm not sure if I like the manual. I like chatting with people online.

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AJ

· #4 · Jul 29, 2003

offroading..

yeah, I agree with sandman, it is a matter of personal preference, and what sort of wheeling you do. Personally, I am starting to like automatics, but I also have had a yota, and a manual is the only way to go there..

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4x4Freak

· #5 · Aug 2, 2003

It depends on the type of wheeling I do. For the sand I like having an auto because I dont have to worry about shifting too slow, and I can also downshift without slowing down too much. I havent spent any time on the rocks to know which I like best there.

Personally I like driving a manual better because I just like to shift gears.

Automatic
Pros:
Quick shifts (good for sand and mud)
Easier to control
Dont have to worry about burning up the clutch
Cons:
Tend to overheat while wheeling (A good cooler is highly recommended)
Usually weaker than a manual
Overheating can quickly kill it

Manual
Pros:
Most are pretty strong
Can easily go hundreds of thousands of miles with little or no work
You have control at all times
Cons:
Clutch can burn up if you ride it too much
Takes longer to shift (usually have to pick a gear and stick with it in mud or sand)
Have to worry about clutch linkages binding up under flex (hydraulic excluded)

It's mostly just personal preference and driving style. :grin:

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blt2krl

· #6 · Aug 5, 2003

It is all personal prefernce as far as tansmissions go but I love my auto on the rocks..

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Sandman

· #7 · Aug 5, 2003

I like Smirnoff on the rocks too. :deal:

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blt2krl

· #8 · Aug 6, 2003

We need to get all of us together for some beer and 4x4 videos :deal:

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AJ

· #9 · Aug 6, 2003

videos

don't forget the "worst stuck" pics and stories!

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Sandman

· #10 · Aug 6, 2003

I still need to see the videos from Moab! :mrgreen:

We do need to set something up. :deal:

We can use my house if no where else works.

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AJ

· #11 · Aug 6, 2003

yeah!!

YEAH!! KEGGER AT SANDMANS HOUSE!!! TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!! :deal: :finger: :firedevi:

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Sandman

· #12 · Aug 6, 2003

Your going to need the beer to put up with my kids farting all the time. :deal:

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AJ

· #13 · Aug 6, 2003

ewww

EWW TMI TMI TMI TMI :shock: :? :shock:

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blazinzuk

· #14 · Aug 7, 2003

I like to fart :thumb: oh I mean drive with an auto in my blazer but my zuk I love the manual. If you get a manual just learn to live with the fact you are going to kill it sometimes. :rotfl: :rotfl:

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AJ

· #15 · Aug 7, 2003

?

SOMEtimes??????? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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blazinzuk

· #16 · Aug 7, 2003

yep sometimes crawl ratio 85:1 hopefully 115:1 next summer :rotfl: :rotfl:

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AJ

· #17 · Aug 8, 2003

doubler

I finally found the cheapest source that I could find for a doubler setup. If you have your own NP205 and NP203, this company that gave me the quote sells the adapter and shaft, basically everything you need for $750

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Sandman

· #18 · Aug 8, 2003

There was one on Pirate4x4 that was even cheaper, like $450 or something.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=146813

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blazinzuk

· #19 · Aug 8, 2003

Keep in mind driveshafts and building crossmembers etc that is involved with the doubler It gets expensive quick Also I don't know if this is the case with the 203/205 setup but some people a couple years ago were selling the Toyota doubler setup for cheap, problem was they were using the wrong metal and crappy machine work had a freind in Boise that got hosed by them :banghead: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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AJ

· #20 · Aug 8, 2003

..

friends?!?!?!?! when did this happen? we better clue em in for their own sakes.. :finger: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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