Comments by "😊 Erin Thor" (@Erin-Thor) on "TFLoffroad" channel.

  1. Adam Harriger — TFL doesn’t rank reliability, they test for function. Both are great trucks! But if you compare their frequency if repair with others... not so hot. How do you not get that there is more to a truck than reliability? FUNCTION COUNTS. When we need to get a generator to a cell site at work or get to a remote microwave site, that is two different things! If I’m hauling a 25,000’ generator I grab a F250 or Ram 2500. If I need to get to a microwave repeater on a mountaintop I grab a 4Runner. Jesus people, it’s like you’re crying because someone said your drill was the worst saw in the world! ITS A DRILL!
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  2. Forced? I WATCHED a Suzuki flip on an icy road and take off the drivers left arm. They weren’t forced out, they didn’t sell because they were dangerous.
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  3. @ — Seemed odd to me too, but that was their conclusion, that the mud tread worked better in snow than the snow tires. It was many years ago, maybe tires have changed? 🤷🏽‍♂️
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  4. The new Defenders are EXCELLENT off road, that has been proven. However... never go alone, never go where there is no cell service, and never go without someone else in another vehicle to go to town for tools, parts and food.
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  5. Y?
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  6. Acme Inc. — Damn am I confused.
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  7. Acme Inc. So... people in sports aren’t suppose to have brains, express an opinion, or love freedom? I’m still confused.
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  8. Acme Inc. — I’m no politician. I just know China has a treaty that gives them 99 years following 1946 of Hong Kong autonomy. China isn’t honoring that treaty, IMHO China is in the wrong.
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  9. Sammy Duran — No, Chevy has no vehicles with factory lockers, YOU must add them and it voids your warranty.
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  10. Sammy Duran — Perhaps, so? A rear locker gives you rear wheel drive without a locking center diff. With a center locking diff or limited slip you have a great 3 wheel drive car without locking front diffs. I don’t have a stick up my bum, I’ve been stuck and towed a lot of people out of sticky situations. It’s called experience.
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  11. Sammy Duran — What did it cost you to add those?
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  12. Sammy Duran I’ve looked at and considered buying a few Chevy’s, Dodge’s and Fords and never found a stock unit you describe. Ever.
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  13. Sammy Duran — I’ve towed many vehicles out of tough spots. Owners see 4x4 on the side and go off-roading, not realizing what’s needed or their vehicles capabilities and shortcomings. I am 60 years old, so... not a little boy. No Chevy, Dodge or Ford I’ve ever seen has had FACTORY locking diffs all around, which is why people get stuck. I will do some research and see if there are any facts to what you say.
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  14. Sammy Duran — O.K. Done. No locking diffs front center or rear it does have a “Autotrac® active 2-speed transfer case” though! LOL! Low gears are good! LOL!
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  15. Sammy Duran — The Tahoe Z71 says nothing at all of locking diffs.
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  16. Sammy Duran Gawd I hate homework...
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  17. Sammy Duran Chevrolet.com has zero matches for G80
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  18. Sammy Duran — Looking at Colorado, Tahoe and Suburban Z71’s, no mention of any locking diffs, just autotrac and 2 speed transfer cases. Are ya sure?
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  19.  @rauland  — You do know there are 3 diff’s right? Front, center and rear. If you have all 4 wheels in mud and just a rear locking diff... wait for it... ALL POWER WOULD GO TO ONE OF YOUR FRONT WHEELS. Why? Because with an open diff, all power goes to the wheel with the LEAST resistance. So the wheel that looses traction first, as in spins, gets all the power. I have winched a few dozen dolts in Chevy pickups out of the mud because they, like you, had trucks with 4x4 printed on the sides. Doubt me, go play in the mud. Don’t get me wrong, locking rear diff’s HELP, on roads in bad weather, especially if you are towing.
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  20.  @rauland  — Well, you’re right, I did say no locking diff’s. My bad. There’s only 2 vehicles sold in the USA w lockers all around (to the best of my knowledge), Jeep Rubicon and Mercedes G-wagons. All others have some sort of lesser/cheaper setups. Even the highly regarded Toyota Off Road Pro versions use a (cheaper/not better) computer controlled braking system to fake 4x4. They work great in most mild situations, but if you get them stuck in muck or sand, they will give up the fight. Meaning the computer tries a few too many times, gets confused and just pukes. You’ll hear people commenting here on YouTube to tow truck operators “Don’t know what’s wrong, everything seemed O.K., but now it’s like no power is going to the wheels.” That’s the system saying it ‘got so confused, I’m sick!’ Restarting the car sometimes works, turning off traction control seems to resolve the issue too. You can buy locking diff’s for a lot of vehicles aftermarket, but only two come stock. This might help, Most RWD cars use open differentials, meaning power goes to the wheel with the least resistance. Get one wheel on ice, and you’re stuck. FWD cars ditto, but some just feed one front wheel all the time, the other wheel is essentially a trailer wheel that steers. The next step up are limited slip diff’s which diverts power to the wheel w the most resistance. The best use locking diff’s, and trust me, old school is better. Front and rear differentials direct power to the front or rear wheels, center diff’s split the power between the front and rear diff’s. In AWD’s it’s usually a 60/40 (60% rear/40% front) split. Better ones have a locking center diff which sends power to the front and rear diff’s equally. AWD means power can be or is always going to all 4 wheels, but they are almost always allow plenty of slippage as they are driven on pavement. Most AWD systems also have open diff’s so getting them stuck is easy too. Subaru uses viscous couplings to do the work of diff’s, which I think operate as a kind of clutch system that automate icky uses the pressure of the spinning wheel to divert power. I used to be skeptical of Subaru’s system, but there’s a ton of YouTube vids that show them in action... and it is impressive to watch. The newer method of faux 4x4 is CCB, computer controlled braking already mentioned. Good for most street conditions, but not “true” 4x4.
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  21.  @dklein8207  — It just that I’ve helped pull several dozen Fords, GMC’s/Chevy’s and Rams out of the mud, ice or snow. They are intended to help with traction on city streets, in mild conditions, and can be a great assist when towing. The Chevy website just says auto-trac or something like that. Not doubting you, just saying that without a center differential locker your power is going to go to the front or rear wheels with the least traction. So if they have a front locker (very extremely rare) and a rear locker, if the front or back wheels break free, you’re stuck in the mud because the center diff is going to send all of the power to the wheels without traction. And bud, I’ve been going off-roading for 45 years now, owned a few rigs, gone on several trips every year, and helped the people in their street vehicles get on their way more times than I can count. People see 4x4 on the side and think my pickup can do anything... not understanding their own trucks systems. As of 2019. The ONLY two vehicle lines sold with true 4x4 systems, with locking front, center and rear diffs were 1. Jeep Rubicon models, and 2. Mercedes G-500 series wagons. Overseas there are a few others like MAN trucks and whatever, but they aren’t sold in the USA. Doubt me, google it. Everything else sold stock in the USA does not have front center and rear lockers. And don’t misunderstand me, Chevy ZR whatever’s may have locking rear diffs. Great when towing. Not good in mud, sand or ice and snow. Better than nothing, but not a “serious” off-road machine. Sorry.
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  22.  @breakawayadventures6650  — Yes it did.
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  23.  @stevey500  — To the best of my knowledge, you can ADD/REPLACE your Chevy diffs with locking diffs. I’ve never seen a Chevy with factory locking diffs front center and rear. My experiences winching many a Chevy 4x4 out of tight spots I’ve never once ran across one with FACTORY locking diffs. I’m getting older, and haven’t kept up with chevy tech, so IF they are or have options available from the factory now… GOOD FOR THEM! I’m not perfect, just saying I didn’t think they had serious factory 4x4 systems as I’ve helped many dolts who “thought” they had 4x4 systems out of being stuck. To the best if my knowledge there are only 2 vehicles with factory F/C/R locking diff’s, the Jeep Rubicon and the MB G-Wagon. Please correct me if I’m wrong. And 2 years… no biggie. 😊
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  24.  @stevey500  — Ahh, I disagree. If a 4x4 has an open center diff, power WILL go to the two front/rear wheels that lose traction. Subaru uses a viscous coupling that acts like a limited slip center diff. Toyotas uses electronic braking control to force power to the wheels that aren’t spinning.
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  25.  @peopleschamp7258  — LOL! I use speech to text because I’m lazy. Didn’t even notice that, LOL! Thanks for the heads up. Too funny!
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  26. A Tahoe off-road only works if followed by tow vehicles.
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  27. With respect to you both, no. Just NO. My Range Rover needed 1 transmission repair and 2 replacements in the first 2 years an was going to need a 3rd when I sold it at almost 3 years and 47k miles. A transmission that lasts 15,000 miles is crap, and that’s not counting the alternator, the two water pump issues, and about 22 miscellaneous electrical issues like windows that would work one day and be dead the next, then work again for a few days. Had to have it towed three times in 3 years, yet people still think it’s a capable machine. I get it, I do... excellent on and off road, handled great in all conditions, just need to follow it with a support vehicle. Y’all passed crazy and have entered the full-tilt Bozo realm.
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  28.  @peopleschamp7258  — I purchased new, and yes the warranty covered all of the repairs. But you guys sound like it’s a rare thing, in my trips to their service department while waiting with other owners and I talked to quite a few. They all loved their cars, why are you here I’d ask, oh alternator, some electrical issue, or transmission issues, but that’s normal, it’s a great car. No. It is not normal! I use my vehicle for work, when it’s down warranty is irrelevant as I burn half a day dropping it off or getting it towed, then another half day returning the rental car, and getting a ride to the dealership to pick up my car. I have never, ever, had a car that had so much downtime in my life.
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  29.  @donhappel9566  — True, both false, But my Range Rovers engine was fine, it was everything else that had issues. My biggest complaint was the transmission, a roughly 12-15,000 mile MTBF, left me stranded twice, one was a very expensive tow and transport. I really do understand why they are loved, and when you watch the new Discovery’s off-road performance, the pedigree is clearly seen. But I won’t trust another new one anytime soon.
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  30.  @peopleschamp7258  — I disagree, not a statistical anomaly. The number of people with similar issues proves my concerns valid. Odd that you mention the Toyota TCS, I know a few times we have run across a Toyota whose computer gave up the ghost so–to–speak, encounters either too much data or hits a wall and shuts down. They had to turn traction control OFF, restart, then turn it on again to drive out w winch help. The symptoms are no power seems to be getting to the wheels, like the transmission is OOS or locked up, but it isn’t. But also, as you reference no car manufacturer is perfect. However if you look at the JD initial quality ratings, the number of warranty repairs (tracked for example by consumer reports) and the number of lemon law (USA, varies by state, 7 non-related major repairs in one year and you can force the manufacturer to replace the vehicle) returns of any manufacturer. Toyota’s reputation is earned.
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  31.  @donhappel9566  -- I have a neighbor with a Honda passport and pickup truck, a Ridgeline I think... might be wrong on the name. He tried to tow a small airstream with it and ran into serious issues fast. I love their vehicles, but if you tow, you need to know not to do it with a Honda. :) I have an old 2002 Montero LTD from Mitsubishi, which my friends w/ Jeeps have started calling the mothership, because I'm the one who has to go to town to help them, LOL! Like your disappointment with Honda, I lament the death of the Montero. While not perfect it is/was a remarkable vehicle. The have essentially withdrawn from racing, even in the DAKAR which they used to dominate. With Nissan purchasing s share of their company many changes have happened as a result.
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  32. What does it say about a review when the first, most important factor is how they sound? And what does locking front and rear diff's matter if it has no locking center diff? Get in the muck and and it’s still a two wheel drive as power would all go to the front or back whichever had the least resistance.
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  33. Don Leamon — That was not stated in the video. It said front and rear locking diff's, no center diff so it’s open. Manually engaged just means what it says.
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  34. Greg Kittle — It has to have a differential/Transfer case or it would need two engines, unless you are saying the front locking diff has no power directed to them. 🤣
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  35. Tyler Anderson — Does this have a low speed transfer case? And no, having a 2x low gearing, has absolutely nothing to do with locking diff's. How do I know this? Because I literally cannot count the number of 4x4 Dodges, Ford’s and Chevy's I’ve helped get unstuck on mud, snow or ice. I’m not a troll, people buy these things, go into the muck, get stuck, and cry "But it's a 4x4!" No, they aren’t.
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  36. Tyler Anderson — Low Gear does NOT mean it has a locking center diff! Dude, get that things front or back wheels on ice or or mud and your stuck, seriously! No locking center diff means all the power is going to the front or rear, whichever one loses traction first. Stuck is stuck.
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  37. Greg Kittle — Dude, yes, they can "call them 4x4's" but that doesn’t make them one. They all HAVE a center differential, or power wouldn’t be directed to all 4 wheels. Period. However... an open center differential is EXACTLY like an open differential in the rear wheels of your car, get one wheel on ice, you’re stuck, all power does to the one wheel with no resistance. You can get out with it in gear, walk around the car and watch the power go nowhere. You must have some play, otherwise it’s hard as hell on your tires, and transmission on pavement. The next best solution is a limited slip diff, it directs power to the wheel with the MOST resistance, so one wheel slips, power diverts. The third best are the newer, cheaper systems that use open diff’s, but computer controls the antilock brakes to faux force the power to the wheel with grip. Sounds great, but they are slower, hard on your brakes, and they can get confused and shut down. Most traction control systems use this method. MOST 4x4's have some combo of these. But having a locking front, and a locking rear WITHOUT A LOCKING CENTER DIFFERENTIAL IS FREAKING DUMB! That makes it a barely effective two wheel drive, not a 4x4. There are only 2 sold in the USA, 3 worldwide that have locking front, center and rear diff’s, the Jeep Rubicon and the Mercedes G-Wagon. Overseas there is an INVECO truck, not sold here. Buy this machine, great machine, but DO NOT TAKE IT OFF ROAD! It is NOT a 4x4! Not joking, do your own homework from this point on you dolt.
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  38. Tyler Anderson — Dude, Read my previous response. No. Just because it’s says 4x4, does not make it so. It just means power can be delivered to all 4 wheels, not evenly, not smartly (AWD) and they do work great on ROADS. Go on ice, snow, mud, you’re stuck. I repeat, how do I know? Because I’ve rescued many, many dozens of bozo simpletons who tried, got stuck, and one of my neighbors calls me and says "Hey, we got another one..." Do either of these have a locking center diff? I don’t know, but I doubt it or they would have SAID SO because it is a big, BIG deal.
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  39. Greg Kittle — I know the difference, we are just going to agree to disagree. Good luck.
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  40. Greg Kittle — Go to your Jeep link and read what it says about transfer case and differentials. LOL!
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  41. For a city car, meant for pavement, that’s not bad! The average buyer will not push the envelope like this, maybe a dirt road, but this should serve people who live in snow areas well. Name... Lil’ Clifford! After Clifford the big red dog! That’s a no brainer! 🤣 Dog Jumping up Solutions... Old school (frowned on now) is to say “NO!” and push the dog back, just enough to push him backwards, or push him away from you with a knee bump with increasing force, and if those don’t work after a few times try stepping on his rear paws with moderate force.
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  42. Hard as it is to understand, while few Bronco owners will take one off-road, they want to know IF they do, it can do it. Whomever planned this if a genius.
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  43. Oh Muh Gawd! You have to SHIFT A LEVER to enter 4x4‼️😱 The horrors! 🤣
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  44. He has a point. The first thing anyone with a brain would do is switch out the low profile rims and tires to something with more give. Ever bent an aluminum rim on a rock? I have, not cheap, and not repairable.
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  45. Tow hooks?
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  46. I LOVED the FJ Cruiser, almost bought one several times! But… the lack of surrounding terrain visibility scared the tar out of me, as did the HUGE blind spots on both sides. From the looks of that short windowed prototype pictures, they still haven’t improved off-road visibility. 😢
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  47. Richard West — YES! It’s a kit car, a dune buggy, a pipe built machine! LOL! At that price point you could get a great Jeep!
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  48. Edward Cote LOL! All I know is there are only two vehicles sold in the USA sold with locking front, center and rear differentials; Mercedes G500 series and the Jeep Rubicon series. MB $$$$, Jeeps $$. If Jeep was reliable I’d own one now.
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  49. I’m not sure I’m comfortable with a Jeep® cooking my wiener. 😳 At 2:13 in the pull out drawer, was that where he keeps his bags of cocaine? 🤣 Wait, so the snorkel is cosmetic?
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  50.  @Gazziza29  — True, LOL!
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