2022 Isuzu DMAX vs 2007 Ford Ranger | Which is better off road? 

Thanks mate! Your take away is spot on, and probably extends back even furthar as I've had 4wds from the 80s and 90s that performed similar on the same track. Where the newer cars excel is more on the comfort side of things (aside from the rear lockers that most come with factory now - that makes a noticible difference on tracks prone to wheel lift).

@@explorebound It was a little bit of a panacea for me - I have a 2002 4x4 that runs well (has only a rear LSD) and cost me a fraction of a newer unit - 140k on the clock, so relatively new...bits are a bit harder to find though.

how is that scary? also they will do everything the newer vehicles do in less comfort but for far longer then the newer vehicles will do it

how'd yas go

Thanks Luke, appreciate that! The track is certainly a lot of fun and I'd definitely recommend giving it a go - you could even try it on stock suspension as there's easier tracks to get around the particularly gnarly parts of the track. 🙂

Thanks Jack! We found both vehicles to perform quite similarly in a lot of situations, and will complete most tracks, the Dmax will is just a bit more controlled thanks to the rear locker. 🙂

Yeah the fronts scrub a bit here and there unfortunately - good pickup. I was hesitant going the 33s for that exact reason but a lot of people run the exact same size without rub on the same rim offset so bit of a mystery what's going on there! Luckily it only touches on the plastic mud guards which can be removed, so might look at modifying those or lifting the front slightly.

I’m beginning to think many say they don’t get any rubbing. But actually do

Yeah I've heard a bit about the cracking on that model and sorry to hear you've been affected - that must be a hastle on such a new car! I've got my fingers crossed that they sorted the issue for the MY21+ but time will tell I guess. 😬

@@explorebound Not that bad, just rubber body mounts cracked on mine easy fix to replace and being done under warranty. Check out lowrange nicks video very informative.

Thanks mate! It's been sold since this video was filmed 🙂

@@explorebound Congrats. 👍 Now you have more coin to keep modding the D-Max. 😁

It did

Thanks mate! The whole rear setup is from MRT - here's a video runthrough of it if you're interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eqddXbLFDnw.html

They are Supertrim seat covers - liking them so far and a nice factory look too 🙂

Thanks mate! Yep they're definitely on the list for when the budget allows - was a bit worried about banging the sills on a few sections of the track. 😅

Thanks mate! We jumped onto the track from Cole Rd opposite the Puma station. 🙂

Cheers mate might head up this weekend

I'd definitely recommend checking it out - it's a fun track! Yep since filming this one the Ranger has gone off to her new home, sad to see it go but it's going to be appreciated by it's new owner. 🙂

I've been playing around with a few new names to rebrand the channel, but not set on anything yet 🙂

@Greg Hill Nice one 👍😁

Maxplore

They came with the Off-road Animal bullbar 🙂

That likely the body/cab flexing around on the body mounts.

Sunnies in the overhead storage believe it or not 😂

@@explorebound thanks 😊

@@explorebound Maybe line it with felt or rubber. Bunnings sell felt or rubber sheets (or rolls) with self-adhesive back. Perfect for that application.

I can’t believe I emptied the entire glove box and centre console before finding the sunnies tapping away…

@@biancaspice6409 I actually found that segment funny. 😂 Purely because I can relate, and would have done the same thing you did. Rattles and/or squeaks in vehicles, annoy the heck out of me. They're my pet hate.

None at all, the cheapest Ranger with the new 3L engine is $20k more than I paid for the Dmax and they don't come in manual which was a must for me. Aside from that, the main reason I went down the Dmax route for Isuzu's track record with long lasting engines - hoping this will be a very long-term vehicle for me. 🙂

@@explorebound you just can't beat Isuzu reliability!

Bellow

Yeah 9 is the maximum allowed for custom plated over here in WA 🙂

@ Hammer Rocks. 9 characters. Wow, indeed. We're so limited in NSW.

Good spot! We actually reckon the Ranger would have gotten through if we’d tried it again on the same line as the D-Max! But didn’t wanna push her too hard 😊

The traction control deactivates automatically when low range is selected in the Dmax thankfully 🙂

Pretty clear what this video was about from the title and the thumbnail, the only thing ridiculous is you clicking and commenting really.

@@explorebound No mate..... Ridiculous is the word to describe your comparison test. No genuine 4x4 person would take this as being serious in any logical way. I can't stop laughing!!

Well mate, you’re the first of 19,000 people to not comprehend the point of the video, but happy to spell it out for you. This video is a basic comparison between an older 4wd ute and a newer model to assist people who might be contemplating an upgrade but wondering if there’s dramatic difference in off-road performance. Please remember the world doesn’t revolve around you, and just because you were after something else it doesn’t mean this doesn’t have value to others.

@@explorebound There are many reasons to upgrade from a 25 year old 4x4 to a 1 year old 4x4, but the only reason you have given is that the D-Max has a rear diff locker and the ranger doesn't, so that's certainly not a fair evaluation at all. I am not being funny or stupid in my reasoning here, I am simply saying that a 2022 D-Max vs a 2022 Ranger is a far more realistic comparison between the two Utes.

Yes and no, where the ranger got stuck, a mates mux was having some issues he got thru it but a bit faster, it had a bigger lift, tyres, coil rear so more flex but the traction control system let him down, so it wasnt going anywhere a bone stock triton (new driver aswell) did it easier as the traction control system worked better so he did it slower, you can be the best driver in the world, if the wheels dont have traction be it lack of grip or in the air, you cant fix that, hence why lockers or a good traction control system can help minimse 4wd and track damage

@avn that’s quite an ignorant comment. We’ve never claimed to be ‘experts’ nor did we say the car was the only factor affecting performance. The point of this video was just to show that the average person won’t experience a dramatic difference between the two in general off roading. @Tom spot on 👍

Troll, go kiss ya dad on the lips.

Maybe if you’d actually watched the video, you would hear me say multiple times that I have no idea what I’m doing or anything about 4x4ing 😂