Thread: Best 4wd Pickup available in Thailand

Originally Posted by mykthemin

unless it has freewheeling hubs very rare here and not worth bothering in my opinion.

Has anyone any fuel mileage figures for pre and post free wheeling hubs being fitted on the same pickup? That to me is the only thing worth worrying about.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Originally Posted by mykthemin

unless it has freewheeling hubs very rare here and not worth bothering in my opinion.

Has anyone any fuel mileage figures for pre and post free wheeling hubs being fitted on the same pickup? That to me is the only thing worth worrying about.

If 4 wheel drive is not engaged the fuel figures should be very similiar to a non 4x4 vehicle.

^Yeah mate, maybe slightly more - due to the extra weight of the 4 wheel drive system.

But oh so useful when you want to access the water sodden farm, 2 wheel drive not a hope, if you do not go off road 4 wheel drive is a total waste of money, many just have for poser value, so sad?

Originally Posted by mykthemin

But oh so useful when you want to access the water sodden farm, 2 wheel drive not a hope, if you do not go off road 4 wheel drive is a total waste of money, many just have for poser value, so sad?

I don't go off road at all, but when I need a 4x4, it is there waiting.
Things like driving up the mountains on Ko Chang you have a slow 10 wheel truck in front & the pickup is fully loaded then you have the low range 4x4.

you cannot be serious, just drop a gear and fly past certainly do not need 4 wheel drive or the low box for that 5555555!!!

Originally Posted by mykthemin

you cannot be serious, just drop a gear and fly past certainly do not need 4 wheel drive or the low box for that 5555555!!!

Have you been to Ko Chang & what gear is below 1st.
The first thing would be the 1000kgs on the back of the pickup.
The second thing the mountain road is very steep.
The third thing the back wheels spinning so to drop a gear you have to go into low range 4 wheel drive.

Look like you don't need a 4x4 as you can do any thing in 2 wheel drive

1st gear
1000kg load
steep hill
rear wheels spinning

=

Your pickup either has an amazing amount of power or the truth of the story is being stretched a bit.

Originally Posted by Fondles

1st gear
1000kg load
steep hill
rear wheels spinning

=

Your pickup either has an amazing amount of power or the truth of the story is being stretched a bit.

Fondles there are some very steep sections of road on Ko Chang 45 Degree angle.
It is hard enough driving a pickup up the mountain road with out a load.
Also I was behind a slow moving truck to slow for first gear, so I had to ride the clutch that meant keeping the RPM up having problem with traction.
So change in to low range 4x4.
The Ko Chang mountain roads are not easy to pass slow moving over size trucks, who takes up both sides of the road.

1st gear
1000kg load
steep hill
riding the clutch
rear wheels spinning

=

Your pickup either has an amazing amount of power or the truth of the story is being stretched a bit.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fondles
1st gear
1000kg load
steep hill
rear wheels spinning

=

Your pickup either has an amazing amount of power or the truth of the story is being stretched a bit.

Fondles there are some very steep sections of road on Ko Chang 45 Degree angle.
It is hard enough driving a pickup up the mountain road with out a load.
Also I was behind a slow moving truck to slow for first gear, so I had to ride the clutch that meant keeping the RPM up having problem with traction.
So change in to low range 4x4.
The Ko Chang mountain roads are not easy to pass slow moving over size trucks, who takes up both sides of the road.

very steep sections of road on Ko Chang 45 Degree angle

A word of warning, the roads on Koh Chang are treacherous. The steep gradient of the hills can be very dangerous, particularly during the rain, and every year there are fatal accidents; during our research through mid 2008, three people died in road accidents in one week -- serious statistics. If you're not an accomplished and experienced driver then this is not the island to start to learn. Cars and minibuses travel at breakneck speeds around the island and coupled with the hundreds of motorbikes whizzing about it becomes quite hazardous. Particularly bad stretches of road lead from the ferries to White Sand Beach, between Kai Bae and Lonely Beach, and the stretch from Bailan Bay to Bang Bao. With numerous hairpin turns up high on the cliff there is no room for mistakes. Taxis are a far better and safer option for getting about for the inexperienced.

When ten wheel trucks run up the mountain roads they use diff lock.
So to use your pickup in 4 wheel dive is a good idea.

This is the way Thai load there Wagons

I don't drive like this one

I cannot be bothered by such bull shit

Originally Posted by mykthemin

I cannot be bothered by such bull shit

Yes there are people with no idea around hey.

But oh so useful when you want to access the water sodden farm, 2 wheel drive not a hope, if you do not go off road 4 wheel drive is a total waste of money, many just have for poser value, so sad?

Originally Posted by Fondles

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

Originally Posted by mykthemin

I cannot be bothered by such bull shit

Yes there are people with no idea around hey.

But oh so useful when you want to access the water sodden farm, 2 wheel drive not a hope, if you do not go off road 4 wheel drive is a total waste of money, many just have for poser value, so sad?

Pretty sure he meant the bullshit surrounding your Koh Chang story.

I know what he was on about, I don't tell porki's Fondles & if a member like to call it bullshit, well I don't give a fvck as he was not there
Also mate when you had a problem with your ford, I did not say your story was full of shit.
Fondle I don't lie, if it did not happen then I would not write it.
My Vigo is cranking 480,000 & I have done amasing thing that people would say bullshit.
I'm waiting for the new model & I will retier the old girl

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

My Vigo is cranking 480,000

What items have you replaced/repaired the most?

OhOh

OK for starter
5 sets of tires every 120,000klm the tire are to hard at 2 year old
Clutch after 6 year
Air con punp clutch after 6 year
replaced a small valve in the fuel pump after 6 years
Timing belt every 150,000klm 3 times
Back shock 1 1/2 year upnder warranty


OK that it

Loom

Rubber boot on the gear lever.

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

OhOh

OK for starter
5 sets of tires every 120,000klm the tire are to hard at 2 year old
Clutch after 6 year
Air con punp clutch after 6 year
replaced a small valve in the fuel pump after 6 years
Timing belt every 150,000klm 3 times
Back shock 1 1/2 year upnder warranty


OK that it

Holy shit. 5 sets of tyres every 120,000... thats pretty poor tyre wear, personally I would expect atleast 50,000km out of 1 set.

Originally Posted by Fondles

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

OhOh

OK for starter
5 sets of tires every 120,000klm the tire are to hard at 2 year old
Clutch after 6 year
Air con punp clutch after 6 year
replaced a small valve in the fuel pump after 6 years
Timing belt every 150,000klm 3 times
Back shock 1 1/2 year upnder warranty


OK that it

Holy shit. 5 sets of tyres every 120,000... thats pretty poor tyre wear, personally I would expect atleast 50,000km out of 1 set.

Go back a few pages and see how he smokes rubber.