High Speed Off-Roading
The off-road driving discussed thus far
focuses on the type of events typically
encountered during slow speed off-road
driving conditions. Your vehicle provides
excellent performance in a mid size pick-up
truck during these slower speed conditions,
but truly excels at higher speed baja style
off-road driving. High speed off-roading
presents a unique challenge, therefore you
need to take extra care and caution before
engaging in this type of driving.
If you plan on using the truck for severe,
high speed off-road use, we recommend
the following:
•
Equip your truck with the safety
equipment used for the Stock-Full
Class as defined in the rule books for
SCORE International Off-Road Racing
(www.score-international.com).
•
Use personal safety equipment
including a SNELL SA certified helmet
and approved neck restraint device.
•
Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar
areas at high speeds, do a low speed
reconnaissance run (pre-run) to
become aware of any obstacles that
you will encounter.
Your vehicle has been engineered for
off-road use beyond what is normal for a
Ranger. However, it can incur damage if
driven beyond its capabilities. We design
skid plates, shock guards and running
boards to help limit damage to vital
components and exterior finishes, but we
cannot prevent all damage if driven in
extreme off-road conditions. We will not
honor your warranty for damage to skid
plates, shock guards, running boards and
exterior finishes as well as bent, cracked
or broken body, frame and chassis
components.
It is important that you take the time to
become familiar with the controls and
dynamics of your vehicle before
attempting higher speed off-roading.
Some points to consider:
•
Build up speed slowly. Initially, drive at
a pace that allows ample time to fully
assess the terrain around you and to
understand how your vehicle responds
to both the terrain and driver inputs.
Increase pace as comfort increases
while always being mindful of how the
vehicle responds to various events at
different speeds.
•
Find a wide open place to experiment
with different functions on the truck.
Try a given maneuver with different
vehicle settings (4H verses 4L),
(differential locked verses unlocked)
and see how the truck responds. Start
slowly and build pace as comfort
increases.
•
Similarly, in a wide open space,
experiment with different driving
techniques. For example, if the vehicle
is tending to push straight ahead when
trying to negotiate a turn
(understeering or plowing), a light
application of the brake when turning
may help rotate the truck. A wider entry
to the corner or entering the corner
more slowly may help the truck turn
and allow you to apply the throttle
sooner after negotiating the turn.
•
Remember the phrase "smooth is fast".
This refers to your steering, throttle,
and brake movements. Smooth
decisive movements improves results
and helps to increase safety.
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