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Mechanic is not going to tell you to sell that. If you get a decent car you won't be visiting him this much.

Have a similar issue, i have a vibration sometimes its strange. Sometimes its fine and sometimes i can feel it but barley in the steering wheel. Have had this issue in the vintner in a bunch of different cars snow melts and leave water on the rim that becomes ice and vibrates, but what is it here?? Sand wouldn't stay?

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As the name suggests this drive is good for newbies and fewbies alike. The plan is to have the initial part as a newbie drive for about 2 hours from Mahafiz to Fossil Rocks, and we will break for a bite and some drinks before the newbies can be escorted out. From the Fossil Rocks to Faya will be a fewbie level and hoping for a quick run to reach Faya and have about 30 minutes of pa time there. Newbies and Fewbies will have a great chance to see and learn the real fun that off-roading offers in a very safe and organized environment. Since timing will be crucial I request everyone to respect everyone and be on time. When: 20 December 2019 Meeting time: 6:00 AM, the convoy will move at sharp 6:15 AM Where: Adnoc Petrol Station Maleha Road GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/ye28yTnTSYr Level: Newbie, Fewbie and above. Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance. Plan: Drive, train and enjoy till about 11:30 AM What to bring along: Snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: Newbies about 9:30 AM and Fewbies around 11:30 AM Please RSVP on the below calendar.

I have seen Rav4 in the sands here, that is an AWD, but it cannot take too much rough and if stuck it can hardly recover itself, Hardly any refusals and mostly stucks. In addition there are some places where you want to move at high speeds, but the AWD at 40 KPH goes to being a 2WD, that can never be helpful when you are out in the sands. Still better to have an AWD compared to an SUV with front wheel drive only, many examples in Mitsubishi ASX, lower end models of the new Pathfinder, Renault Duster and so many more. Thanks to people taking a liking to SUVs but not the fuel consumption or repair costs for something they do not use (4x4 function) where most manufacturers are satisfying the majorities. Thank God for a few manufacturers who are still investing in 4x4s, but with too many computers which does not suit me 1 bit.

@Per A its a Pajero thing. you just need to take a few on the chin. For the price a 4x4 is too good to be true, so it is too good to be true. You get a few noise here and a few noise there and some vibration that just haunts you for a while and disappears or mirrors rattling. Just need to take some good with the bad. if the car is in an undriveable state then we can think about how to get it moving again.

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Thanks a lot , Checked Tyre yesterday and it good Axle is good , finally they have to check for driveshaft joint which might have gone bad The vibration is not constant, it shows sometime and sometime its driving fine Thanks for your help , Axle are in good condition Yes sir even i was thinking to sell it but my mechanic advised against it , as per him the Engine is in immaculate condition and its very difficult to get clean cars now a days But still u will look onto sell it Thanks for your response, there is no jerk while shifting but still will ask workshop to have a look onto it

Now given the fact that every car maker puts slightly different software in their cars to manage the AWD system, I’d love to know which SUV can deal with sand and dunes. I’ve seen some YouTube videos of Subaru Outback and Forester doing good things on beach sand. But probably other brands will have AWD with way too many restrictions that cannot be switched off.

So basically they are just throwing shit at the wall hoping something will stick Start with the utter basics like checking wheel balancing then go down the list. Caster and camber angles Lift the tyres in the air and see if there is any play at the 12 n 6 and 3 n 9 position. Check all suspension bushings with a big tie rod for any play. Then check for any play in the steering. Then for any play in the drive shafts Finally check if your disc brakes run out in within spec Oh also no harm in having tyres checked out again. Ive heard and experienced newish tyres here go out of round or get bulges after a long day of driving in the rain. I was driving my friend's car last year and he had recently changed tyres. After being stuck for a couple of hours on a water logged mbz road. On the way back to Rak a vibration started to appear and got worse and worse. By the time I reached RAK it had gotten real bad. Turns out a bulge had formed. I think they were zeetex brand tyres and clearly being partially submerged for a few hours had messed them up.

Four-wheel drive (4WD) Let’s start with four-wheel drive. Displayed often as 4WD, and sometimes referred to as four-by-four or 4×4, this system’s main distinction is that it’s typically used on vehicles designed and built to handle the unpaved wilderness. This includes rugged trucks and SUVs such as the Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the Toyota Land Cruiser. In a nutshell, it’s a system that sends power to all four wheels equally and without vectoring (controlling the division of power delivery between the wheels or axles), meaning each wheel will spin at the same constant rate as all the others. Power flows from the engine, through the transmission, and normally into a device known as a transfer case that divides it between the front and rear axles. The equal split of power is great for maneuvering through tough and low-traction situations, but it isn’t very friendly on the pavement. Driving a four-wheel drive car on solid ground can make simple actions like turning around in a tight street very difficult, because the wheels are no longer in sync. Most modern 4WD systems are “part-time” and at the flick of a switch four-wheel drive can be engaged Imagine yourself doing a u-turn. In a four-wheel drive car, the inside wheel has to turn more slowly than the outside wheel, which is covering more ground. You might hear a rubbing noise or feel the car hopping when you approach full lock. This is why most 4WD systems are part-time systems that can be disabled. The car operates in two-wheel drive in normal conditions to improve on-road drivability, but still offers four-wheel traction when you need it. What about part-time vs. full-time? Most modern four-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with a part-time system, meaning they operate in two-wheel drive mode in normal driving conditions. The driver can engaged the four-wheel drive system by flicking a switch, pressing a button, or yanking on a center console-mounted lever in low-traction situations. Some 4x4s feature a transfer case with multiple settings, like 4-Low or 4-High. 4-High limits and vectors available power to the wheels so you can move quickly over slippery surfaces (up to about 60 miles per hour). To get the most available power, however, you’ll want 4-Low, which means 4WD with low-range. This low-range gearbox is for low-speed maneuverability, such as rock crawling or getting unstuck, and is only for such conditions. You really don’t want to go too fast in 4WD-Low because things will start breaking, and your trip will start getting expensive. To avoid complexity, a word of advice: You really don’t want to go too fast in 4WD-Low because things will start breaking, and your trip will start getting expensive. Most newer vehicles with part-time systems have an automatic deactivation when the vehicle goes beyond a certain speed to avoid this damage, but older trucks typically do not. Part-time four-wheel drive systems generally feature locking and unlocking differentials. Between each axle sits a differential that compensates for wheels spinning at different rates. By locking a differential at a front or rear axle, you are inhibiting any slip from occurring at the axle, forcing each wheel at said axle to turn at the same rate. Full-time four-wheel drive systems typically don’t come with a two-wheel drive (2WD, or 4×2) mode, so the system is active all the time. It sends power to the four wheels at the same times with limited-slip capabilities. This system is becoming increasingly obsolete, because a part-time system makes more sense for most consumers. Most drivers don’t need four-wheel drive all the time. Older trucks, such as 1990s Toyota Land Cruisers, have full-time systems. They come with an additional center differential to enable limited slip for better drivability on the road, and the system handles power distribution on its own. All-wheel drive (AWD) All-wheel drive is a much more recent innovation, and it’s a little bit more complicated, but also considerably more user-friendly. It crops up on everything from supercars like the Audi R8 to grocery-getters like the Buick Encore. While a four-wheel drive system tries to send as much power to the four wheels as equally as possible for maximum traction, all-wheel drive is all about varying the amount of power sent to each wheel, either mechanically or electronically. Think of all-wheel drive as similar to the part-time four-wheel drive system, except for cars and some crossovers. All-wheel drive is often associated with road-going vehicles, such as sedans, wagons, crossovers, and even some larger SUVs. Crossovers like the Honda CR-V, the Toyota RAV4, andthe Mazda CX-3 tend to fall under the “car” category while SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Toyota 4Runner fall under the “truck” category. All-wheel drive is similar to the part-time four-wheel drive system we just described, except it’s used on cars and crossovers. It’s also completely automated. The system is constantly active, and it needs no activation or input from the driver to work. Most newer all-wheel drive systems send power to a primarily axle, either the front or the rear, and transfer power away from the slipping wheels when they detect a loss of traction. This helps improve fuel economy. To quote Subaru’s ad campaign, all-wheel drive “transfers power from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip.” All-wheel drive is becoming increasingly common in performance applications, too. The Mercedes-AMG E63 is a perfect example. It is now sold only in AWD in the United States because its 600-plus-horsepower output can overwhelm the rear wheels if they try transferring it to the pavement on their own. Even when we aren’t talking about tire-scorching performance cars, splitting power evenly means added stability in all types of weather. All-wheel drive does have some clear advantages over 4WD. AWD isn’t quite as robust as 4WD, and it can’t match the acute power delivery necessary for low-speed off-roading like rock crawling. The maintenance and complexity of these systems can also get extraordinarily expensive, but ensuring they function as intended is crucial to your safety. All-wheel drive does have some clear advantages over 4WD, though. These days, computers are involved in most AWD systems. Sensors on each wheel monitor traction, wheel speed, and several other data points hundreds of times per second. An engine control unit (ECU) analyzes traction conditions and decides which wheel receives power. This type of system, usually called torque vectoring, appears on everything from the Subaru WRX to the Dodge Charger. Torque vectoring has allowed massive improvements in handling and all-weather capability. So, which one do I want? Ultimately, the system you choose largely depends on your driving needs and where you live. Four-wheel drive is your best bet if you plan on using your vehicle off-road and in difficult terrain on a regular basis. It’s normally found on SUVs and pickup trucks that boast the durability to match the ruggedness of a four-wheel drive system. For most people, however, all-wheel drive makes more sense. In the sort of winter road conditions most drivers experience, a modern all-wheel drive system that responds instantly and automatically is good enough. Additionally, all-wheel drive vehicles normally have a better weight distribution, which improves traction and performance. [Courtesy : https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/awd-vs-4wd/]

Many AWD systems has reasonably good Horse-Power compared to 4WD i.e. Infinity QX70. Missing elements in AWD like Lower Gear, Diff Locks, Automotive traction, Ground clearance are reasonable factors for not matching off road capability. That make them, more passenger car than off road capability Car.

Mitsu don't want to invest in a new generation of a Pajero, evident from the fact the current one is 14 years old now. Already discontinued in Japan But they gotta do something and soon before even the most die hard fans get bored of this old car and move on. Now with the recent tie up with Nissan seems like they are looking in the direction of a rebadged Nissan Patrol as the new Pajero. Although I don't see how that would help as the Patrol itself is pretty long in the tooth and starting to suffer the same issues. https://www.motor1.com/news/387982/nissan-patrol-mitsubishi-pajero-platform/amp/ So if Pajero Patrol and Land Cruiser don't come up with something new. Won't be long before people stop paying 2020 money for a 2006-8 product

Have a look at all the possible types of Pajeros in China: https://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=52112 https://carnewschina.com/2013/11/11/president-xi-jinping-has-a-new-parade-car-in-china/

Have fun. Gonna miss the drives for the next 4 weeks.

Sad to see all legends leaving us or coming back in different avatar for more mall crawling users. I would be very excited to see Mitsu Patrol or Pajrol with V6 - 4800 VTEC engine. Pajero brought or kept the old shape Pajero in Asian countries with 2.8 diesel variant, seems to do the trick for time being. They should explore that option with 3.8 petrol more potent engine for GCC market. Stock shape without any mod it can eat lot of current offroader lineup. I know I'm heavily biased

im no expert but it looks a particular gear wheel (maybe 3rd or 4th gear) is messed up since the issue pops up at a very specific speed range. i had a similar issue with my old VW tiguan and the culprit was the transmission but then again that was exhibiting similar traits like your issue on lower speeds. I sincerely hope i am wrong about this because if i am right, it could mean that you would need to change your entire transmission system.

Dont get me wrong but better to sell that car. Every month you are facing with another problem. I was in same position with my old Cherokee and i always thinking it will be good at some point but didint.

In the case of my 99 Pajero it was the left CV axle that was on its way out and responsible for vibration at around 80kmh.

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besides H&R, another reputed brand for spacers is Spidertrax and ive got them in my Xterra. Im not sure about the pricing of H&R vs Spidertrax but you could check that brand as well.