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Tech Section MENU
Articles - collection of links to tech articles on the web Driving techniques - 4x4 driving tips for various offroad conditions Glossary - explanations of 4x4 tech terms A-Z LPG
- Advantages and Disadvantages of converting
to LPG fuel
Recovery techniques - basic information on how to recover a stuck vehicle Tyres - advice on care, maintenance and sizes |
Rack & Pinion Steering - works by a pinion gear attached to the steering column moving along a toothed rack to move rods fixed to the wheels. |
| Rear bars - bars fixed to the rear which can accomadate accessories such as jerrycan holders and wheel mounts. | |
| Roll Bar - a strong bar extending above the driver and passenger's head and fixed to the chassis, to protect them in event of the vehicle rolling over. | |
| Roll Cage - an extension of the roll bar idea so that a larger area is protected. | |
| Snorkel - moves the engine air intake to outside the bonnet and raises it above likely levels of dust, sand and water. | |
| Split Charge System - provides in-car management of multiple batteries used to power winches, fridges etc. | |
| Steering Box - changes the rotational movement of the steering wheel into horizontal movement of the drag link. | |
| Steering Damper - looks and acts like a shock absorber to smooth out sudden movements of the steering when tranversing rocks. | |
| Steering Guard - metal plate protecting the steering rod assembly from impact damage | |
| Tow strap - alternative to a tow rope. It fits through the recovery points and threads back through itself so no need for shackles. | |
| Track Rod - connects the steering drag link to the opposite wheel. Adjusting the length of this sets the toe-in of the wheels | |
| Tyre deflators - can reduce tyre pressures to a pre-determined value for crossing soft sand. | |
| Tyre Sealant - protective fluid injected into a tyre which can immediately seal a puncture in the tread pattern area should one occur | |
