ISUZU MU-X 4X4 Off-Road TEST || Tough 4WDing @ Glasshouse Mountains || Rocks, Mud and Ruts 4X4 Test 

G'day Guys and Gals!
In todays video I take my 2018 Isuzu Mu-x out to Glasshouse Mountains Forestry 4x4 trails. Glasshouse Mountains in filled with tough 4wd tracks and you can pick you own adventure. From mild to insane, Glasshouse Mountains 4WD tracks have it all. I tackled some scenic trails before hitting up one of my favourite 4wd tracks at Glasshouse Mountains. The trail that I tested the Isuzu Mu-x on is a loop track around the trail called Ball Bearing. The climb is steep, washed out with ruts and very rocky.
While 4wding at Glasshouse mountains I dropped my tyre pressures to 16PSI to enable the tyres to bag out and give me more traction. I also disengaged traction control and engaged my Harrop Eaton E Locker in the Isuzu Mu-x Rear Differential. This gives the rear axle 100% drive to both rear wheels regardless of weather they are on the ground or not. While 4x4ing the tracks at Glasshouse Mountains I used Low range 1st gear in the automatic transmission the majority of the time.
Its important when 4x4ing tough tracks through mud, ruts and rocks to remember to drive slowly and pick your lines through the obstacles. Taking obstacles slower means you will be in more control and put less stress on your vehicle and its driveline. Finding the right momentum to get you through an obstacle is important also.
The Isuzu Mu-x is fitted with a 2 inch suspension lift and 275/70r17 Falken wildpeak Mud terrain tyres. These tyres are all terrain but they are a more aggressive tread pattern then some other brands. As you can see in this video the Falken wildpeak A/T's performed well in the mud, rocks and ruts.
When 4wding tough tracks the Automatic transmission fitted to the 2018 Isuzu Mu-x paired with the torquey 4jj1-txc motor really comes into its own. This setup enables you to tackle obstacles nice and slow and with a lot of control. Finding the correct gear is easy with the 6 speed automatic transmission.
My tips for 4wding in tough terrain are -
- Lower tyre pressures
- engage low range gearing and 4wd
- disengage traction control
- engage diff lock (if fitted)
- drive slowly and use the correct momentum for the obstacle
- HAVE FUN :)
When 4wding through rocks and rock crawling, try to take the obstacle slow and steady. You will be able to find the traction and allow the suspension and the tyres to claw there way up the rocks. Using the correct tyre pressures and having upgraded suspension will help with this.
The Isuzu Mu-x was never designed to tackle 4wd tracks like this. With some modifications you can turn the Isuzu Mu-x from a family wagon into a tough off road tourer and weekender. The 4jj1 engine is a great reliable engine that has been proved and tested over the years. Paired with the 6 speed auto it is the perfect combination for off roading. With a 2 inch lift and some bigger all terrain or mud terrain tyres the Isuzu Mu-x can become a very capable off road vehicle. It is a really fun vehicle to 4wd in and take off road.
My favourite type of driving is this technical rock driving because it makes you pick your lines and really think about wheel placement. It also tests your ability to 4wd and puts you and your vehicle through its paces. This is a fun way to learn to 4x4 as well, it can help to have a spotter on these technical trails to help with wheel placement. By using a spotter you can avoid unnecessary damage to your vehicle and get through obstacles a lot easier.
I have fitted every modification to the Isuzu MU-X myself and really enjoy filming and teaching you guys how to do the same to your own 4x4 vehicles. The modifications I have done are listed below -
-AFN Bull Bar
-AFN 9" LED Spotlights
-Domin8r Extreme 12000IB winch
-AUXBEAM S3 LED Foglights
-Oricom DTX4200 UHF Radio with Town and country Aerial Kit 3dbi + 6.5dbi
-Falken Wildpeak AT3 - 275/70r17
-Fuel Vector - Fuel off-road racing rims - 17x8.5 Pos 7.4mm offset
-Outback Armour Expedition H/D Lift Kit
-ECU Shop Super 4 Touch Tuning Module
-HIKEITX9 Throttle Controller
-SCF Flat step rock sliders with checker plate - Satin Black
-Genuine Towbar
-Full size 265/70r17 A/T spare on steel rim
-Custom rear draw setup
-CF50 Waeco Fridge
-Giant 85AH AGM secondary battery
-Redarc BCDC1225D Smart Charger
-TITAN 900mm Single draw
-Genuine ISUZU Floormats
-ILANA Neoprene Seat covers
-Dashmat
-Profent 200 Catch can kit from Western Filters
-Diff, Transfer, Gearbox Breathers
-LED interior light upgrades
-LED reverse light upgrade
-Engine bay HPD Bling Parts
-All Terrain Industries Hard Intercooler Piping Kit
-Harrop Rear E-Locker
-Yakima LockNLoad Roof Rack system
- Iron Man 2.5m x 2.5m Side awning
-Auxbeam 42" 5D Pro series Roof Light bar
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