First real off-roading with my T4R & New MT/R Kevlar tires!

[brocktice]

MODS: I hope this is the right place, please move and accept my apologies if not.

I purchased this T4R for my Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) start-up project, because I need to access tower sites via things that can only be called roads with air quotes involved.

I tried to make it to both sites with my Chevrolet Traverse AWD and didn't get very far. Today I got my Nexen Roadian AT tires (which came with the vehicle) swapped out for Goodyear MT/R with Kevlar, and made it across the (3" deep) river, up some steep and very rocky terrain, and to the tower site. I'm looking forward to trying the other site soon!

Question: When going downhill on a trail where I have to go very slowly, am I OK to leave the manual transmission in neutral, or should I be keeping it in 4LOW/1st or something to spare the brakes? I worry about killing the engine if I do so, but I don't want to warp the brakes.

Pics for your enjoyment here, sample below. The bit of "road" showing there is much less rocky than what immediately preceded it.

 

[Rockdawg84]

stay in 4low and leave the clutch out using the brakes only to slow yourself down when needed. if you stall leave the clutch out press the clutch cancel button and start the 4runner with the clutch out. feels weird but works great. your gonna love the 4Runner:happy:

 

[92-SR5]

I have been thinking about getting some of those for my next set. I have not heard anything bad about them.

 

[Rockdawg84]

I have been thinking about getting some of those for my next set. I have not heard anything bad about them.

I now have a set of 35x17 on my runner and just went out and put them through their paces and I have to say they did great. the only thing I have found to be a down side is that they seem hard to keep balanced. I went with airsoft bb's to balance and need to add more to the front. other than that they are good.:guitar3::guitar3::thumb3: