Patrols, Pajero and a Mercedes Tackle Landcruiser Mountain Park
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Today on The Skid Factory, We head out to Landcruiser Mountain Park with some good mates for a bit of fun in the dirt.
Huge thanks to Sam, Jackson, Dylan, Khye, Tim and Phil for coming out.
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We're new to this 4X4 stuff and had a bunch of fun learning the ropes.
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Pajero is KING!
I just made an epic reply but apparently KZhead thinks I made too many penis references and deleted my comment...fml
That toyota is climbing like at butter 👌👌👌
Als rear sway bar is UPSIDE DOWN HAHAHA 🤣🤦♂️
Those tyres look quite high in the video... Did you air down, cos it doesn't look like there isn't much air out of the old Pajero's Rubber Shoes!
“I will destroy all Nissan’s”
Methinks Woody will be getting real good at putting clutches in Pajero's.
Only a 15 minute job with a haircut that fast
Hey Woody, Nice driving! Low range in the Paj only disables stability control (ESC), not Traction Control. And the beeping is a warning that the electric Hydraulic Brake Booster is running low on pressure from all the brake applications through constant use of traction control. The internet will have you believe it's an overheat but it's not. Eventually it just emits a constant beep when it is fully out of pressure and disables TC at that point. If possible you just pause for 20 secs and let it recharge. TC equipped Paj with a 2" lift is a lot more capable than most will dare give credit for.
Actually Woody, I wonder if your pump motor isn't a bit lazy. You can swap the motor out without changing the whole unit. Can also service them - bearings and brushes.
Naaahhh bruv. I read on the interwebs that the beep booping in the Paj is from overheating his muffler bearings.
@@aSinisterKiid Could be low on lemon squash.
It’s the tip sensor on your lemon squash fridge beeping away
Absolutely. Mine has the rear locker and add the little mod to keep the front traction on and they are a good thing!
"Did your car ever beep and then traction turn off" "I never did dumb shit like this bro" farout that was pure gold hahahaha
Gotta love when you start out 4x4ing, everything seems terrifying and impossible.
Its what makes it so fun
Then you get twin locked solid axle rig and have to do insane stuff to get the same feeling you had with an ifs unlocked car.
Just finished the first 9 minutes or so, just Woody then Al up that first climb, Woody shows a lot more emotion. Al is cool as ever. Sketchy as climb and you can tell they're both like scared/worried, but in that good way. You can tell they both are just PUMPED doing it! Really getting the blood flowing! Looks fun as.
@@th3huntsmanyt76 that's what I started in 🤣🤣 factory twin locked HJ61 cruiser on 35s
You need 35” muddies and twin lockers for these tracks, - pajero driver - hold my beer 😆
Found this on the PajeroForum: "The beeping sound is not TC overheating as such, rather the warning buzzer (loud beeper) that tells you the pressure in the hydraulic brake booster (HBB) is very low. Each time the TC activates the brakes, a bit of 'pressure' is used up - and at a faster rate than the brake accumulator pump can replenish it. Extensive TC causes the pressure to drop to a low level (beeper comes on) and warns you the brakes are close to failure. Simply wait 5-10 seconds while the HBB pump recharges the brake pressure and it will stop. If you have ABS, you'll usually hear the HBB pump run for 2-10 secs when the car starts as it charges up the brake pressure. (quiet buzzing sound from rear drivers side of engine bay) If you want to hear what the warning beeper sounds like, (from memory) you do it by starting the engine for about 20 seconds, then stop it. Put it back to ignition on (but don't start engine). Pump the brake pedal about 20 times fairly quickly (i.e. in 10 seconds), and you'll hear the warning beeper come on. If you keep going you'll suddenly feel the brake pedal go hard - i.e. brake failure"
Mitsubishi; only the finest in engineering.
Sabretooth Barnacle Would the brakes being slightly uneven in their thickness add to that problem at all and run havoc with the wheel speed sensors ? I only ask cause i noticed on telegraph hill the wheel speed was going kinda mental when Woody had air and kinda put two and two together.
@@someyoungguy6990 I'm guessing the more time the wheels are in the air in a fixed time scale the quicker the brake accumulator will empty. I have no idea how the system works on the Pajero but I'm guessing when a wheel comes off the ground and free spins with the other wheel on the accompanying axle being nearly motionless the ABS unit realises this and starts to apply the brakes on the free spinning wheel in an attempt to divert the power to the grounded wheel. Given diesels use an auxiliary airpump to create vacuum for the brake servo the constant triggering of the braking system via the ABS is emptying the vacuum quicker than it can be created by the pump. So the only way around it is to minimise the free wheel time/fit a locker/simply wait a few moments for the vaccum to reestablish/modify vacuum system for quicker recovery?
I know my lx470 does the same thing sometimes and petrol v8 normally up an extended climb. Bang on about the system, applies brakes to simulate traction on free wheel to get drive to both. It just heats whole system up. And just have to give it a few normally. I broke a wheel speed sensor and haven't bothered replacing it because i prefer no traction control. If your vehicle starts applying brakes while trying to get through muddy sections at speed can spin you around real quick.
@@no88o2 Thanks for clarifying, glad I got that right. I noticed on the footage that the system allows the vehicle to come to almost a full stop before it tries to correct so I'm not that sold on this method for maintaining constant movement when 4x4ing. I guess an old skool locker or more modern e-diff with lightening fast reaction times are the way forward. Either way the Paj (and Woody) did a very commendable job!
Tritons and pajeros really are the most underrated 4x4s around. Especially the tritons with the same 4m41 as the pajeros.
Woody, 1st gear low range and let it crawl. Low range only disables ESC, not Traction Control. It actually switches the traction control into an offroad mode. When you start to lose traction, feed it MORE power. That's how the traction control in Pajeros works, they'll start to brake the spinning wheels harder and feed that power to the wheel with grip. Should barely need to be touching the clutch. Takes a bit of getting used to but it'll go up just about everything.
Cracking episode! Things i learnt, 6BT's sound mint, Woody says gosh more than Ned Flanders and 7X series owners enjoy cup holder jokes as well!
My goodness. The Laddergoat reference @29:32. It took me a second to remember where I knew it from. Core memory unlocked.
your Soo random
That Mercedes was cruising along those trails. Al's patrol sounds monstrous!!!
Isn't the MB just a rebadged Navara?
@@donbrackenreg2270 Yep.
New T-shirt theme. Pajero with smoke pouring out from the clutch with woody head sticking out the window. “WHERE’S MY SPOTTER”
100% would buy
Hey woody, when descending steep tracks, 1st gear low range foot off clutch, feather brake to just control speed. You will find this will help avoid rapid uncontrolled descents.
Al with the all that torque just eating up the slopes. The Pajero did very well too. Great job Woody.
“A couple cup holders and no friends” way too much honesty from a cruiser owner 🤣
19:24 This is gold 🤣 "I never did dumb shit like this bro"
A sick puppy crossover would be the stars aligning. Love the references glad to see Woody watches them too
That'd be sick as! I'd give it a 1 out of 10!
Isn't sick puppy dead ( the channel)
I love how Allan is never phased by anything, always the same facial expression regardless of whether he is wrenching on something or going up a 4wd track on a gnarly angle
Noting a ordinare Peugot woldent handle 😁😁😁😁 Seriously nice driving. The cummings RULE!!!
Some muddies om the pajero, and its set 😊. But those patrols man.. sick cars
growing up and even today the pajero was always scoffed at and now I have a new found (and deserved) respect for them
A little known secret to 4wding that most people work out eventually is to try to always keep the front axle level especially if unlocked. Keep the front level and you'll have drive to both wheels. The rear will then follow a very close line. Another is to use the clutch like a light switch, ON or OFF, nothing in between. If it wants to stall use more revs, a bit of wheelspin won't hurt. Have fun.
The Poojero did an amazing job! They're obviously a much better 4wd than I have ever given them credit for.
They didn't win Dakar 12 times for no reason
@@dodgeviper89 Just 12 flukes bro :^)
@@kristoffer3000 ...and the fluke number 100 000xxxx is the stock Pajero amazing success in this video😉
"What are you doin for dinner Al?" Getting Blind!
That Cummins sounds soooo good.
Woody: “Did your traction control ever turn off?” Al: “I never did dumb shit like this.”
did you ever 4x4 bro
@@jcthe2nd ya, once or twice ;-)
My favourite episode to date! Loved the 4wd24/7 cliches from 38:52 too :)
Impressive that a virtually stock pajero made it up where patrols on 35s need to engage their lockers 😉
Bigger tyres an a lift kit cant exactly be classified as stock lol independent suspension does make them awesome super underrated 4x4
Would like to see how far the Pajero would get with the traction control turned off..
All to do with the driver
Khye drove up it in 2wd in a 300mm extended dual cab patrol Ute.
Factory traction aid both of them, why is it bad when they occationally has to turn on theirs, when the pajero has to use it 90% of the time automatically?
How good is off-road TC! The Paj doesn’t even need lockers!!
Locker makes it ten times better though. None of that spin then grip, it just crawls up...
So cool to see you out enjoying the lifestyle, jealous from NSW. I miss camping and wheeling with my mates.
Love seeing you guys getting out and doing some wheeling and camping! Most of my offroading is to get to old abandoned mines that we like to explore. I live in Las Vegas, so we just have to drive out of town in any direction to do some serious 4x4 adventure. Would love to see some more 4x4 builds. You guys did an amazing job on both rigs.
So good seeing fourby action on the channel. You lads can wheel that's for darn sure. Props to the Pajjey too what a beast! Also the beeping is just heat related I think. The braking wheel in the traction control gets a touch too hot, continuous sound means it shuts off.
Low ABS pressure. Instead of a vacuum booster these use an electric pump to build brake pressure and traction control bleeds this pressure off. Have tc going too long and it beeps. Keep going and it squeals and turns TC off. Pressure builds again and you're good to go.
Looked like an awsome weekend, good to see projects getting used
Woody scared of stability control being off: it's not gonna keep you upright M8!
Al's 6BT Patrol is such a beast, it always gives me eargasms. Funfact about the Mercedes x350d : if you turn your head upside down the Badge says Posex, wich is a german word for butts*x
The Cummins crushes everything with ease
Geez that first section everyone went through is mental. Using all the articulation to get through that. Well done.
Camp Road is no joke...
Long vids are awesome when showing the fruits of your labour guys 👍 especially during NZ lockdown 🤣
Yeah lock down sucks
This is proof on the first track to all those that think "you don't have a real 4wd if you don't have solid diffs front and rear, lockers and 35" muddies" when a novice 4wder (half way up the track in high range🤦🏻♂️) gets through that track with a lightly modified Paj!!
Well done Woody. That's trial by fire, especially in a manual. I love wheeling a manual, it requires so much more talent, but it's harder on the drivetrain for sure...
1/4 of camp road in high range, i was cringing i could smell the clutch through the internet.
Woody making good use of those bash plates 😂. He said “I bought those bash plates and by god I’m gonna use them to a 100%”. Al’s Patrol on the other hand was like “it’s ok to cruise around but when do plan to use at least 50% of the torque of the engine?” 😂. In Woody’s case I think some new shoes for that Pajero are in order, so much spinning around 😂
One of the best 4wd vids I’ve seen and I’ve seen a few. The boys out for a drive and working it out. No marketing nor extended ego. Well done
Both Al's Patrol & Woody's Pajero are weapons. Awesome driving from everyone!
It's amazing how many Pajero owners are out there lol. Love our NW... its amazing where it will go but I think the auto is key. Do miss the old GU however... you can see the difference in how planted each are. On road and for everyday... Paj will always win!! 👌
Horses for courses. The Pajero actually covers a lot of courses. The Patrol will go anywhere but it comes at a cost, It will never be as NICE on road as a Pajero. Your Mrs will drive the Pajero daily and love it and you CAN do this on the weekend if you have the balls. And its even easier in the post 10 models where they have factory rear diff lock.
the old "insert more coins" traction control tune ;) the paj never ceases to amaze a lot of people (usually those whove spent up big on mods ;) ).. great vid, looked like a good time 👌🍻
Go the bitsamissin. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃
Love the 4x4 and offroading content for a switch up. Hope you continue to sprinkle in some more 4x4 projects and road trips👍 Gotta say, kind of wish we had the Pajero in Canada, capable little machine.
love this style of video gents!! well done to the pajero too! that cummins patrol is a beast
Alan's rig is so capable, even compared to those other patrols. Gets through things so much easier
Gotta give to you guys. All of ya. Built it and used it. Awesom. 👌
That was so cool and different. Normally love the fixing videos but that was some of the best 4wdriving I’ve seen. I’ve been 200km/h on a racetrack but more nervous on the old Oran park 4wd track. Which was nothing compared to this content.
Take it from me. Having been through track cars, jumping into 4wds was one of the best things I ever did. Actually wish I did it sooner. I enjoy camping and fishing and working on my 4x4 (patrol) and used to track Nissans so it was the perfect switch. If I ever decided to track cars again I would tow them there, less hassles from police and less worries breaking down!
Sick vid gents, cool seeing the builds in action
Al's patrol is a absoult weapon
It sounded like Al just idled up the mountain. That Cummins sounds so badass, so throaty and effortless.
*Hill
"People are gunna get hurt feelings when they realise the Pajero is actually a good 4wd". Us Pajero owners have known that for ages. Very under rated and capable vehicles with a decent price tag. That Paj ate up those tracks. Spend the same amount of coin on the Pajero, add the same mods as the Patrols and watch it go. That winch cradle, Is that the Dirt Boy 4x4 one???
Cheers Mick, had a blast out there, yep it’s a dirt boy winch cradle
@@theskidfactory I've been talking with John about them since his first design. Just haven't had the money. I like the look of his sliders/steps too. The Paj is a very under rated vehicle. I love mine.
Awesome episode the sliver td wagon made it look easy
The Paj did so well, all things considered. Al’s Patrol is seriously capable, what a beast!
The pajero Hill climb was epic
Love the ladder goat reference at 29:33. What a throwback
Sounds like a tank, looks like a tank, weighs like a tank, the patrol is a tank 😂
Love seeing a gen 4 Paj off road and even in manual - dam boi that clutch cooked in 4WH lol low range killed it .
@(м ι a)_ vℓσg gσ тσ му ¢haηηєℓ! YES, and this is a manual one - the 5 speed auto box is actually amazing, would have cruised up there in 4wd H most likely. Don't get me wrong I love a brute off roader big wheels etc but thats because I like modding cars . I do have a Gen 4 Paj with a tune on it, no lift bigger maxxis AT811 tyres , exhaust and have been everywhere my mates have been without a snorkel. One thing I find hard with the paj tho is soft sand, the traction control switch mod is an amazing mod to have when in soft sand, keeps these wheels moving. Even the boys said here, they couldnt believe the paj did so well on that first track lol.
Looks likea blast!! That beast of yours Al is unstoppable!! Nice work Woody!
Totally dig the mix of content, 4x4, street cars, it's all good! Great vid gents.
If that was indeed you guys first outing of fairly hard tracks you both did very well, the Pajero impressed me I didn’t think you’d get up any of those tracks, and congrats on commissioning the fine piece of artwork on the rear window woody
Woody definitely needs some locking diffs for that thing, awesome vid guys, looks like a fun time was had!
Awesome video guys! So good to see all the hard work being put to good use. Word of advice woodie when you head down steep decents select low range 1st gear and let the car do the work...i feel like you had your foot on the clutch and trying to ride the brakes instead. Clutch out man and let it eat
Great video. Nice to see you guys enjoying your rigs.I would definitely look into away to replace that electric break boost pump. Bloody annoying !
You guys are a lot like us Canadian offroaders. Blast to watch. I love how Al's looks so unassuming until you hear it.
Great video guys... the Pajero kicked ass Woody!!! Have to say Al's Patrol ruled though. That thing is a beast!!!
Yep, low range is the go! Good on ya legends 🤙
Brilliant vid, super entertaining and plenty to learn from. thanks !
Nice window art .....😉👍
Really enjoyed the content and can’t wait for your 4WD channel. Go the mighty Mitsubishi Pajero is KING 👑
less stabby with the throttle , you got this mate , everything seems impossible when you first start out , you'll soon find out what your car is capable of !keep up the good work
The Pajero might be king but Al your Patrol is the rock crusher! Is there anything that it cannot get over?
This was absolutely epic boys!!! Thanks a lot for taking us along!! I’ve even started looking at the market for a Pajero or patrol. Shame it’s silly money lately haha
Loved the 4WD action, great footage and all the rigs. The real Paj turned up late!
As for that beeping... it's MATT - Mitsubishi all terrain technology. It's the off road traction system, uses the ABS system to lock up wheels it detects are free spinning so torque goes to wheels that are on the ground with grip. usually quite helpful. when it beeps it's a warning, the system is loosing track of what is grounded and what is free spinning, it then turns into a solid on alarm when the system disengages. Not to do with temperatures. It works in 4LLc by the way. Your alarm comes on alot more than average I would say. Loving the vids keep it up.
no it doesnt lose track of is grounded and what isnt
Liked the 4wd episodes, and can't wait to see more street car craziness! :D
Such a fun episode! Very impressed with Woody's effort in the Paj 🤙
Al's Cummins Patrol is an absolute beast just ticking over the whole time
Skid Factory - Campsite Skin Care range of merch. Brilliant 👍 Al's rig sounds like a military vehicle.
Looks like you guys had a great time. That Mercedes was impressive for a stock truck.
Watched 6 minutes and was overcome with anxiety 😂
The PAjero NEEDS lockers.
That's Cummins sounds sick AF
4:02 far out, from that angle it looks like there's no chance in hell. This is going to be a sick episode! edit: 5:36 awww it's a proud and noble sight. Yeah the Pajero! Unreal work Woody, I don't envy you doing that with a manual.
SkidFactory 24/7,,,,, oh well if ya can't beat them join them.
Who needs cup holders or flex when ur twin locked factory 😉
Wow, the Pajero was really great!
Very entertaining. Thanks!
Awesome adventure 👍🏻👍🏻
Freaking love this content, my two favourite yt watches 4wding and TSF combined. How good!!!
Really awesome to see ya wheeling!! Always like what you guys are doing Cheers mate 🍻 🍻
One of the main differences you see between aussie 4wd videos and americans ones. Aussies 4x4ers run around the track bare foot or with only thongs on as minimum lol
Awesome show lads !! Loved it, Al bigdog is a beast, Woody that Paj is not a bad bit if kit either ! Great job !
You can certainly tell when the lemon squash courage kicked in.
A nice edit Woody..... this could have easily turned into an over the top episode. Well balanced. It certainly got the jealous juices flowing for normal, non-covid times. I'm reminded that many adventures exist in your own backyard that may have been dismissed as destinations purely because we don't acknowledge...our own backyard is millions of square kilometres.