the last month has been a huge learning curve for me.
basically i have only gone off road with the pajero.have done two trails and have spent every weekend in "training".
my thoughts so far is that the most serious limitation of the little car is not having a diff lock.
Glad you are enjoying your toy, Steve!
On the other hand it could be great fun to learn how to get the most out of your car, despite its limitations. Your skill at picking lines will increase all the time. You can start experimenting with techniques like using the foot brake or park brake to enhance the efficiency of the rear LSD. You can also try modifying your suspension slightly to achieve better flex (and hence keep your wheels on the ground more effectively on rough terrain).
A diff lock does indeed make a massive difference, no two ways about it.steve wrote:my thoughts so far is that the most serious limitation of the little car is not having a diff lock.
On the other hand it could be great fun to learn how to get the most out of your car, despite its limitations. Your skill at picking lines will increase all the time. You can start experimenting with techniques like using the foot brake or park brake to enhance the efficiency of the rear LSD. You can also try modifying your suspension slightly to achieve better flex (and hence keep your wheels on the ground more effectively on rough terrain).
Gerrit Loubser 
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX 4.5 EFI A/T: SOLD
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX 4.5 EFI A/T: SOLD