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
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.
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.
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..
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:
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:
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
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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