How to 4X4 Rock Crawl
Rocking crawling is extreme off-road driving. Modified 4 wheels powered by 4 wheels (4x4) vehicles ride or crawl over a variety of terrains including sand, water, hills, mud and rocks of course. Breaking something on your 4x4 is routine in extreme 4x4 rock crawling and half the fun is fixing it so you can go out and rock crawl again. Follow the steps below to begin rock crawling.
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Instructions
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Get the right equipment. Obviously you are going to need an extreme 4x4 vehicle but the right equipment includes modifications, such as suspension lifts, that assist the vehicle in handling rough terrain.
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Locate a local rock crawling site. The terrain is important here. The trail should have good terrain along with obstacles to offer the rock crawlers variation.
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Take an experienced spotter with you to the site.
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Drive slowly in the lowest gear possible in low range. A crawl over a rock is successful when done at low speeds such as 1 mph. If you drive an automatic, use one foot on the brake and one on the gas to give your vehicle enough gas to move without spinning wheels or stopping.
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Listen to your spotter. Your spotter tells you through hand motions and speaking what lines to take and how to approach them. If you are rock crawling alone, figure out your path before beginning.
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Try to place your tires on high ground or the high spots at all times. This helps avoid damaging the undercarriage. If you cannot locate a high spot, look for an alternative place that will keep your 4x4 on level ground.
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Maintain a low speed as you drive off a rock. As the suspension compresses, it is possible to hit the rock with the rock panels.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not attempt to straddle rocks.
This is only a guide to basic rock crawling. You should join rock crawling organizations and groups for more information.
