new to bush 4x4ing

[jayden Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jayden]

Hi im sorry if this has been covered before, im new to 4x4 driving in the bush as i have always stuck to the beach and over the last year if have been fitting some accesories (2in lift, new 265/75/16 4 rib mickey's, steel bull bar, rear drawers and dual battery system, and maybe rear diff locker) i was wondering if a lot of you are in 4x4 clubs? im from the maitland area it may be worth getting into.

cheers Steve

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

Hi jayden

I'm in Sydney so not much help but maybe tell us what you drive as well?

[jayden Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jayden]

Hi jayden

I'm in Sydney so not much help but maybe tell us what you drive as well?

Hi Malcom,

I drive a 2002 95 series turbo diesel.

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

www.maitlanddistricts4wdclub.com.au/
http://www.oot4wd.com.au/4wdlinks.html

Lots of clubs don't care what you drive. ie the Toyota Land Cruiser Club is full of Patrols and all sorts of 4bys.
Maybe try some of these and see where it takes you?

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Hi im sorry if this has been covered before, im new to 4x4 driving in the bush as i have always stuck to the beach and over the last year if have been fitting some accesories (2in lift, new 265/75/16 4 rib mickey's, steel bull bar, rear drawers and dual battery system, and maybe rear diff locker) i was wondering if a lot of you are in 4x4 clubs? im from the maitland area it may be worth getting into.

cheers Steve

Well let me put it this way, your already in a club, this club, "Pradopoint".
Start chatting to peeps and before you know it, you will be having awesome trips with us all.

[smakb Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close smakb]

Joining a good club will get you some good training and I highly recommend it. We see so many people doing dangerous recoveries and messing up basic maneuvers. Be willing to spend time looking around for the right club. I'm in the Nissan club and with most clubs there is a wide mix of vehicles.


Steve

[jayden Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jayden]

thanks for the replies, im definetly keen to get out there but just got to get set up right and get some experience.what sort of recovery gear should i get my hands on first up?

[smakb Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close smakb]

How long is a piece of string??? Start with a bridal, D shackles and a snatch strap. Then re-evaluate when you have done the training. You will get lots of advice but you have to work out what is right for you. I have had people tell me I would never need a winch but it has saved me and many others many times over, but most do not need one. It depends on where you are going to go. I also would not go out without my maxtrax.

Also make sure you have some good tyres and an air compressor.


Steve

[Hazza Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hazza]

A basic recovery kit is a must so your not relying on others. Snatch strap that's rated for your vehicles weight, rated 'D' shackle's x 2 at least. The rest you can put together that just makes life easer such as a good torch, gloves, hand sanitiser/cleaner, rag, pocket knife of some quality, tomahawk axe (already used that once to get a large branch of a track).

Also have a good up to date First Aid kit. After all you are in the bush and may a thing can and will go wrong and that's snake bite aside. Had to deal with the odd slippery little sucker and I'm not a fan of the pointy end.

Others on the forum will have plenty of other things to add that I've missed.

Hazza

[jayden Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jayden]

thankyou, very good ideas a lot of this stuff i have in my shed (torch, axe, gloves) , recovery gear i will have to buy though and winch may have to be added to wish list