I went Moab a few weeks ago with the fam for the first time, and it was my first experience driving around on those crazy slick rock trails. Question is what do you more experience fellas do with regards to 4WD management? I was jammin that 4WD selector constantly because I was paranoid about making any turns on that sandpaper-like rock in 4WD. I was very conscious of only moving straight in 4WD, anything beyond a mild turn (like 20 degrees on the steering wheel) I would pop it down into 2WD for fear of binding. Is this normal? All the other wheeling I've ever done has been on a loose surface, so it's a 'set it and forget it' thing.
One thing I was considering was the gearing in this Sahara. The gears are still stock, so there is no way my 3.73s could negotiate the some of the steep climbs (Fins n Things) and descents without pulling up to 4L. So I would crawl uphill (or down) and then if I had to make any line adjustments by turning the wheel I'd put it back in 2wd.
Do I have any idea what I'm doing?
One thing I was considering was the gearing in this Sahara. The gears are still stock, so there is no way my 3.73s could negotiate the some of the steep climbs (Fins n Things) and descents without pulling up to 4L. So I would crawl uphill (or down) and then if I had to make any line adjustments by turning the wheel I'd put it back in 2wd.
Do I have any idea what I'm doing?