AdamG8GXP

How do I wheel with manual transmission?

I tried getting on top of curb straight on with one side and basically I had to get running start and Jeep took a bit hit, jumped and slammed.

As much as I tried going slower, it would either die, or clutch would overheat. Same thing with 4 Low.

I googled that but I can't find any tips or how-tos. Jeep only says not to use clutch when starting the engine, and just run the starter in gear until it will start going.

If it is in the wrong forum, please move it so this topic will be seen.

Everett

How long have you had a manual for?

AdamG8GXP

I bought it about a year ago, but I drove on back roads in Poland 17 years ago, and then had practice for 5 weeks on a rental in Italy (to commute to work and go sight seeing) with manual transmissions.

Everett

I have only owned manuals so I know how they work but when I got my jeep it was the first 4 wheel drive I had that was manual. It isn't to hard to 4 wheel with it. Like if your going up a curb drive up to it and GO SLOW. Then just act like its normal driving and feather the clutch till you get in top of the curb. It honestly isn't that hard of to ate used to driving a manual.

AdamG8GXP

Was that in 4 Low?

Drive up to it slowly as in idle and in gear?

Do you add more gas when trying to go up while feather the clutch?

(I tried going over a curb once, only once, and I wanna find out how to do it properly before breaking something, and I'm sure I will need practice once I know the basics to make it work)

Everett

I can go up a curb in 2wd. YOu can add more gas it will just pop you up their more crazy when you let off the clutch. Just mess around with it, but never go fast and run up a curb cuz you dont want to **** anything up. Once you get to know the Jeep you will know how it work. Try putting it in 4low and see how it drive like that if you have never drove in 4low before, because i know when i first put it in 4low it was a lot different. So just mess around and have fun with it.

Cherrybomb

yea its real easy once u figure it out. its all just a certain syncronization between gas and clutch. just practice. my first time wheelin i stalled plenty of times. enough to make me get out and kick my jeep lol. but it didnt take long to pick it up

AdamG8GXP

Ok, thanks guys.

Cherrybomb

you'll like it. manual is way better for wheelin u have total control. goodluck

s14unimog

I wheel a manual; wouldn't have it any other way. I've found that the best way, if you don't have huge amounts of gearing in your favor, is to run about 70% engaged on all slow obstacles. If I'm mounting anything, that's how I'll approach it. A lot can happen in that instant you want to slow further than your gearing and stab the clutch. You would do well to learn how to control all three simultaneously with both feet. Really helps when you're in the middle of an obstacle and can't afford to roll back (think power braking). I also prefer this method b/c it allows me to keep the revs up, which is important for oil pressure; especially after the truck gets hotter from "working" on the trails and viscosity has dropped off some.

If you're scared of burning up your clutch; well too bad. It's a consumable and easily replaced, so you're going to have to get over that.

Everett

X2. haha we all have that problem at first

jeepboy4life

I wheeled a 5spd for about a year and loved every bit of it, the only thing i really learnt as far as climbing obstacles is keep the rpms high. it'll put a beating on your clutch but they sell them everyday. Cant wait till i get my new one converted over to 5spd.

Atmos

I'd say get a transmission cooler.

goneboating06

A transmission cooler on a 5 speed?

JeepingDan

LOL Nominated.