{"id":16359,"date":"2020-01-23T16:05:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T15:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/?page_id=16359"},"modified":"2026-09-18T01:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T23:57:30","slug":"best-4x4-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overland-travel-tips\/best-4x4-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Which 4&#215;4 to buy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section pac-dtocm-exclude preset--module--divi-section--505402cb-d90a-4b4f-8611-06a9369b7b6b\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--2d95c5c8-d1df-447f-a86b-34caf3964538\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--45d90a7d-78b9-4f54-bfb2-fc9c5a09678e\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Which 4x4 to buy for travelling?<\/h1>\n<h2>All our tips for choosing the best 4x4 for travelling<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/olivia-victor-ountravela-avatar.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/olivia-victor-ountravela-avatar.png 500w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/olivia-victor-ountravela-avatar-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-35185\" title=\"olivia-victor-ountravela-avatar\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Hello! We're Olivia & Victor, authors of the OunTravela guides. <\/h4>\n<p>Over the years, our passion for adventure has led us to create original <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/product-category\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/\">travel guides<\/a> sold in over 70 countries worldwide. Our mission is to spread a travel philosophy based on <strong>adventure, freedom, improvisation and exploration<\/strong>. Our guides inspire travellers to explore the world's forgotten paths, encountering wilderness and civilizations. <\/p>\n<p>We hope you find this article, based on our own experience, useful.<\/p>\n<p><em>  Enjoy your reading!  <\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_0 et_pb_social_media_follow clearfix et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_0 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-facebook et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OunTravela\/\" class=\"icon\" title=\"Follow on Facebook\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_name\">Follow<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_network_1 et_pb_social_media_follow_network et_pb_social_icon et_pb_social_network_link et-social-instagram et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a 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data-mtocai_phone=\"off\" data-alh=\"off\" data-ds=\"open\" data-dst=\"open\" data-dsp=\"open\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_title_area click_on click_tablet_on click_phone_on\"><div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" id=\"pac_dtocm_title\" class=\"pac_dtoc_title\">Table of Contents<\/div><button class=\"pac_dtoc_icon_responsive\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pac_dtoc_body\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_opened_icon et-pb-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div><div class=\"pac_dtoc_closed_icon et-pb-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div><\/button><\/div><div role=\"navigation\" aria-labelledby=\"pac_dtocm_title\" class=\"pac_dtoc_body_area inside\"><div class=\"divi_table_of_contents\" role=\"tree\"><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_2\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#44offroadtravelfeatures\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#44offroadtravelfeatures\" id=\"44offroadtravelfeatures_toc_headding\">4x4 off-road travel features<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Choosingthebrandofyourfuture44\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#Choosingthebrandofyourfuture44\" id=\"Choosingthebrandofyourfuture44_toc_headding\">Choosing the brand of your future 4x4<\/a><\/div><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_3\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Maintenance\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#Maintenance\" id=\"Maintenance_toc_headding\">Maintenance<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Thereputation\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#Thereputation\" id=\"Thereputation_toc_headding\">The reputation<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#44petrolordiesel\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#44petrolordiesel\" id=\"44petrolordiesel_toc_headding\">4x4 petrol or diesel?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Simplicityorelectronics\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#Simplicityorelectronics\" id=\"Simplicityorelectronics_toc_headding\">Simplicity or electronics?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#44manualorautomatic\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#44manualorautomatic\" id=\"44manualorautomatic_toc_headding\">4x4 manual or automatic?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#SolidFrontAxlesorIFS\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#SolidFrontAxlesorIFS\" id=\"SolidFrontAxlesorIFS_toc_headding\">Solid Front Axles or IFS?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Modificationstoavoid\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#Modificationstoavoid\" id=\"Modificationstoavoid_toc_headding\">Modifications to avoid<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Pickup44agoodchoice\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#Pickup44agoodchoice\" id=\"Pickup44agoodchoice_toc_headding\">Pick up 4x4, a good choice?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Finalchecksbeforechoosinga44model\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#Finalchecksbeforechoosinga44model\" id=\"Finalchecksbeforechoosinga44model_toc_headding\">Final checks before choosing a 4x4 model<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#OurpickToyotaLandCruiserSerie80\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#OurpickToyotaLandCruiserSerie80\" id=\"OurpickToyotaLandCruiserSerie80_toc_headding\">Our pick: Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 80<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Choosing the right travel companion! Your car will become your companion on the road. It takes you to the most beautiful places in the world and gets you out of the worst situations. Don't be surprised if you give it a personality, feelings or a name. It may be material, but you get attached to it! So take the time to choose your 4x4, as it's the most important purchase of your trip. Above all, don't rush! Here's some advice on which 4x4 to buy for your travels.       <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>4x4 off-road travel features<\/h2>\n<div id=\"block-system-main\" class=\"block block-system\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div id=\"node-466\" class=\"node node-guide-article node-full clearfix\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>A 4x4 vehicle, as its name suggests, is <strong>necessarily equipped with four-wheel drive. <\/strong>Avoid AWD (all-wheel drive) cars, and forget SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles), which have only two wheels.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A 4x4 also has a <strong>differential lock<\/strong>. The differential is a device that distributes power evenly over the wheels. For example, in a bend, the wheels on the outside of the curve must turn faster than those on the inside. On the other hand, if your 4x4 gets bogged down, locking the differential ensures that the same power is sent to all the axles. As a result, dry tires grip better and locked tires spin less (and therefore sink less).      <strong>Of course, you should never use the differential lock on the road, or you risk going straight around the first bend. Make sure you have at least one rear differential lock.   <\/strong>If you're an inveterate off-roader, you can always fit an ARB Air Locker front differential lock, but this will be an additional expense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Your 4x4<strong> must be fitted with a short or long gearbox.<\/strong><\/span> The short gearbox increases torque rpm. This is useful off-road, for quicker upshifts and greater speed over short distances. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Last but not least, <strong>a 4x4 under the chassis is characterized by its axles<\/strong>. The rear axle guides the wheel axles independently of the front axle. This feature ensures that the 4x4 always keeps at least one or two tires on the ground, even in the most intractable situations, and thus maintains grip.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-custom-choisir-block-responsive-share-buttons\" class=\"block block-custom-choisir\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"choisir-custom-share-button-container\">\n<div id=\"block-custom-choisir-block-tag-outbrain\" class=\"block block-custom-choisir\">\n<div class=\"content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside id=\"column\" class=\"desktop_single mobile_single\">\n<div class=\"region region-sidebar-first\">\n<div id=\"block-custom-choisir-guide-block-for-guide-page\" class=\"block block-custom-choisir\">\n<div class=\"content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Choosing the brand of your future 4x4<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666666;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666666;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666666;\"><\/span>Maintenance<span style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: justify; color: #666666;\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you choose a vehicle that is frequently seen in the areas you'll be visiting; one that is well known to local mechanics, with relatively easy access to spare parts.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you're crossing Africa or Central Asia in a Jeep Wrangler, it's too typical of the American market. Although Jeep Wranglers are sometimes imported as \"exotic cars\" or \"luxury cars\", there's no real technical support for them, and too few mechanics are familiar with them. Spare parts are often hard to find.  <\/p>\n<h3>The reputation<span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666666;\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And yes, don't think you're smarter than everyone else. If a vehicle has a good reputation, it's certainly not usurped. And if you've only heard unfortunate stories about a vehicle, there's usually no smoke without fire.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/strong>4x4 petrol or diesel?<\/h2>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dvmd_table_maker_0 dvmd_table_maker dvmd_tm_version_4_0_1 et_pb_module preset--module--dvmd-tm-table-maker--default\"><div className=\"et_pb_module_inner\"><div\n        role=\"table\"\n        class=\"dvmd_tm_table  dvmd_tm_breakpoint_phone dvmd_tm_breakby_column dvmd_tm_accordion\"\n        \n        \n        aria-rowcount=\"3\"\n        aria-colcount=\"9\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"dvmd_tm_tblock dvmd_tm_tblock_0 dvmd_tm_cblock\" role=\"rowgroup\">\n          <div class=\"dvmd_tm_trow dvmd_tm_trow_0\" role=\"row\" aria-rowindex=\"1\"><div class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_chead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_0 dvmd_tm_top_left dvmd_tm_bhead dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_row_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd dvmd_tm_filler\" aria-colindex=\"1\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"rowheader\"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"2\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_1 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Prix<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"3\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_2 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Availability and quality<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"4\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_3 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Conservation<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"5\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_4 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Robustness<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"6\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_5 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Power<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"7\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_6 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Pollution<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"8\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_7 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Engine brake<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"9\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_8 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_row_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Fording<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"dvmd_tm_trow dvmd_tm_trow_1\" role=\"row\" aria-rowindex=\"2\"><div aria-colindex=\"1\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"rowheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_chead dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_0 dvmd_tm_bhead dvmd_tm_row_first dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">In favor of gasoline<\/div><span class=\"dvmd_tm_toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Accordion toggle 1\" aria-label=\"Accordion toggle 1\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"2\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_1 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">More attractive purchase price.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"3\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_2 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">In some parts of the world (notably Central Asia), petrol is preferred, as the quality of diesel can be poor.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"4\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_3 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">If you're traveling in cold regions, remember that diesel freezes below -10&deg;C, while gasoline freezes below -60&deg;C.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"5\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_4 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"6\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_5 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">The petrol engine offers more power, which can be useful for crossing large dunes or at altitude.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"7\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_6 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Petrol is less polluting than diesel.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"8\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_7 dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"9\" aria-rowindex=\"2\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_1 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_1 dvmd_tm_row_8 dvmd_tm_row_last dvmd_tm_col_even dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"dvmd_tm_tblock dvmd_tm_tblock_1 dvmd_tm_cblock\" role=\"rowgroup\">\n          <div class=\"dvmd_tm_trow dvmd_tm_trow_0\" role=\"row\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_chead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_0 dvmd_tm_top_left dvmd_tm_bhead dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_row_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd dvmd_tm_filler\" aria-colindex=\"1\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"rowheader\"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"2\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_1 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Prix<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"3\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_2 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Availability and quality<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"4\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_3 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Conservation<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"5\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_4 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Robustness<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"6\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_5 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Power<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"7\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_6 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Pollution<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"8\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_7 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Engine brake<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"9\" aria-rowindex=\"1\" role=\"columnheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_0 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_rhead dvmd_tm_col_0 dvmd_tm_row_8 dvmd_tm_col_first dvmd_tm_row_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Fording<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"dvmd_tm_trow dvmd_tm_trow_2\" role=\"row\" aria-rowindex=\"3\"><div aria-colindex=\"1\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"rowheader\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_chead dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_0 dvmd_tm_bhead dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_row_first dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">In favor of diesel<\/div><span class=\"dvmd_tm_toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Accordion toggle 2\" aria-label=\"Accordion toggle 2\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"2\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_1 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Diesel engines are more expensive to buy, but diesel per liter is generally cheaper.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"3\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_2 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Most of the trails you'll be following were made for the timber industry, mining, agriculture or to supply remote villages. Globally, all construction equipment, trucks, tractors, pickups and large generators use diesel. So it's often easier to find diesel than petrol along the tracks or even in the jungle.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"4\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_3 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">If you're carrying jerry cans, remember that diesel is combustible and petrol is flammable. Diesel burns above 52&deg;C, while gasoline burns from -43&deg;C (depending on the additives used). So it's less dangerous to carry jerry cans of diesel than petrol on your roof in direct sunlight.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"5\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_4 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">A diesel engine is heavier, but also more robust.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"6\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_5 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">The diesel is less powerful but has more torque at low revs, and it's this torque that we're looking for when crossing.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"7\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_6 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"8\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_7 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_even \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">Diesel engines offer better engine braking.<\/div><\/div>\n<div aria-colindex=\"9\" aria-rowindex=\"3\" role=\"cell\" class=\"dvmd_table_maker_item_2 dvmd_tm_tcell dvmd_tm_tdata dvmd_tm_col_2 dvmd_tm_row_8 dvmd_tm_col_last dvmd_tm_row_last dvmd_tm_col_odd dvmd_tm_row_odd \"><div class=\"dvmd_tm_cdata\">While it's true that the diesel engine doesn't like to ingest water, the petrol engine is highly \"electrified\" and won't like going through water.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Simplicity or electronics?<\/h2>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A modern car is fantastic... when it works.  <\/strong>When it breaks down, in the bush, the savannah, the desert or in the mountains, it's a real nightmare and almost irreparable.<\/p>\n<p>We need to go for simplicity. Even if you're not a mechanic, you'll always find a small village garage. And even if repairing it looks more like DIY than anything else, it will at least get you to a major city.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>So choose simple cars that are easy to repair and maintain<\/strong>. They will break down less often. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">4x4 manual or automatic?<strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>While automatic gearboxes have made inroads into the 4x4 world for their efficiency, overlanders are abandoning them for their lack of reliability. Things are changing, but <strong>a manual gearbox will always be safer for a long journey.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>The new automatic gearboxes on some 4x4s let you select your own speed, making them a kind of hybrid between manual and automatic gearboxes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Solid Front Axles or IFS?<\/h2>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>IFS, or Independent Front Suspension<\/strong>, is in a way<strong> the \"new\" technology<\/strong>, the road to modernity. While it offers a number of advantages, such as greater comfort and manoeuvrability, it is also <strong>more complex and made up of a greater<\/strong> number of smaller, <g id=\"gid_3\">more fragile parts<\/g>. Most of the latest-generation vehicles are equipped with them, such as the Toyota Hilux, the Toyota Landcruiser 100 and 200 or the Ford Ranger.  <\/p>\n<p>Another advantage is that you can add a bash plate at the front under the engine, followed by a skid plate just after the bash plate. The \"bash plate\" takes the knocks and the \"skip plate\" takes over to continue sliding over the obstacle. This system is very interesting and efficient, especially in mud. Equipped with an IFS, you'll need to pay particular attention to the drive shaft heads when driving over branches and other debris. In fact, these are protected by bellows that could easily be damaged. What's more, the gimbal heads are articulated in two axes of rotation, making them more fragile.     <span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Solid Front Axles<\/strong> or Live Axles or Beam Axles are<strong> said to be more robust<\/strong>. For example, universal joint heads are articulated on only one axis. The second axis of articulation is the articulation of the axis itself. Less comfortable and less manoeuvrable, we prefer a Solid Front Axle, especially on a heavy, heavily-loaded vehicle. Often, only a bash plate is used with this type of axle, as the axle does not provide continuity between the bash plate and the skid plate. However, larger tires can be fitted to compensate for this disadvantage. Solid Front Axles can be found on vehicles renowned for their robustness: Toyota Landcruiser series 70, 80.      <\/p>\n<p>The switch from the Solid Front Axle-equipped Landcruiser to the IFS from the 100 series onwards will have many off-roaders saying that the Landcruiser has become a city vehicle, that it has become gentrified. Rightly or wrongly. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Modifications to avoid<\/h2>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li><strong>No spacers to widen your axle<\/strong>. Spacers are plates added to the back of the rim to let the tires out. Apart from the fact that spacers are certainly illegal in your country, they prematurely wear out your wheel bearings.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>No lift kit over 4 or 5 cm<\/strong>. They increase the risk of roll-over and require major modifications, especially if you have IFS front suspension. <\/li>\n<li><strong>No off-set on the rims, for the same reason we don't use spacers.<\/strong>  Although not as dangerous as spacers, they will also prematurely wear out your wheel bearings. A rim with an off-set will not be centered. It will have an off-set, a positive or negative offset. This offset will lead to premature bearing wear.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Pick up 4x4, a good choice?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pickups are generally longer. Which means a little less good at crossing, but with more room for cargo. <\/p>\n<p>If you choose a pickup truck, you'll have to invest in a hardtop (or canopy) for the bed, but this hardtop - if you choose the right one - will have several advantages: a windowless compartment, sheltered from prying eyes, better protected from thieves and more impervious to dust and water when fording.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/strong>Final checks before choosing a 4x4 model<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Congratulations on choosing the vehicle of your dreams. But before you buy it, you need to make sure you can equip it to transform this city 4x4 into a real 4x4 for overlanding. It's very easy. Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arb.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ARB<\/a> website   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arb.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euro4x4parts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Euro4x4Parts<\/a>, and check whether your 4x4 model has a complete list of equipment in the catalog.<\/p>\n<p>You'll be able to see whether the vehicle is \"fit for purpose\" for overlanding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/strong>Our pick: Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 80<\/h2>\n<p>We purchased a <strong>1998 Toyota Land Cruiser series 80 (HZJ 80 VX 4.5)<\/strong> in June 2019. It's a 205-hp petrol model. This model has a very good reputation, which greatly influenced our choice. Many overlanders even describe it as indestructible. We chose the gasoline model for these reasons: we write adventure guides in Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ladakh, etc.) and gasoline is better than diesel in these regions. Also, since we're often in mountainous areas, the petrol model is more powerful at higher altitudes, and petrol doesn't freeze!     <\/p>\n<p>There are few electronics in this model, and the engine is easy to repair at low cost (the Toyota brand is widespread in Central Asia, known to garages, and parts are available at very attractive prices).<\/p>\n<p>Its double tank, with a capacity of 150L, ensures long autonomy. We fitted it with M\/T Dunlop wheels (285\/75R16) and 16-inch aluminum rims. It has a roof rack and metal brackets for attaching two wheels to the trunk. The car is raised by 5cm with a suspension kit. The car is also equipped with a factory Snorkel, a bull bar and a ramp with two LEDs. We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overland-travel-tips\/comparative-4x4-roof-top-tent\/\">roof tent<\/a>, a solar panel and a second battery to power a small fridge and our computers.     <\/p>\n<p><strong>The OunTravela team - <\/strong><em>Publishers of 4x4, motorcycle and bicycle adventure guides | <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/\">boutique<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4 preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mud-and-dust-overlanding-blaise.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mud-and-dust-overlanding-blaise.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mud-and-dust-overlanding-blaise-480x452.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-8917\" alt=\"mud and dust overlanding blaise ountravela safari\" title=\"mud-and-dust-overlanding-blaise\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_0 et_pb_team_member et_pb_team_member_no_image et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Blaise<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\">Overlander - MUD & DUST Overlanding - Garmin Ambassadeur<\/p><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Thanks to Blaise, photographer and seasoned adventurer, for contributing to this article by sharing his experience and knowledge of 4x4s! He's about to cross Africa in his Toyota Landcruiser 79. To follow his expedition, visit his website or instagram. <span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you'd like to take part in the writing of an article (mechanics, 4x4 or motorcycle equipment), please don't hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/contact-the-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a>. 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