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Off Road Four Wheel Drive Book: Choosing, Using and Maintaining Go-anywhere Vehicles [Hardcover]

Jack Jackson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Haynes Manuals Inc; 4th Revised edition edition (2 Mar 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1859606067
  • ISBN-13: 978-1859606063
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 1.9 x 27 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 545,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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With 30 years of experience of using four-wheel drive machines on expeditions to all parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, the Middle and Far East, the Himalayas, Iceland and Greenland, Jack Jackson explains what to look for and which vehicles are best for which terrains and conditions. The book describes the most commonly available passenger-carrying 4WD vehicles an their accessiroes. It featurews driving in , and recovering from hostile environments including sand, mud, water, snow and ice. It also gives advice on planning expeditions, with survival rechniques, common problems and emergency field repairs; useful equipment, and information on engines, brakes, tyres and suspension. There are also contact addresses for clubs and suppliers.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and easy to read 9 July 2003
By "darkshine3"
Format:Hardcover
I found this book easier on the eye and brain than the other book on the the subject which I purchased at the same time. It really is intended for people intending to purchase, and just starting to drive their first 4x4. My father who has 30 years' experience around Southern African 4x4 routes, found new additional aspects of great value. Particular areas of interest were - safety tips for winching, avoiding trouble by driving responsibly and planning; a good "planning" section including lists of spares for various grades of excursion; and tips on driving techniques (with illustrations of footpedals, photos of approaches and so on). It is noticeably biased towards Landies - but not exclusively so. A book which lives in my Land Rover now!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars A book for the beginners 13 Mar 2007
By A. B. Erginer
Format:Hardcover
The book covers quite a number of topics. However they are rather too simple for the already 4x4 minded people who know that some SUVs do not have ow speed transfercase. This book can better be seen as an intoductory level guide. Consider something extra if you are planning for an overland trip.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Planning an expedition? 20 Dec 2001
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Most Americans have the luxury of service stations at the trailhead and cell phones to call for help if we become stuck off road. For those who live in the west, where a cell phone signal is two hours away and a breakdown may be more than inconvenient, Jack Jackson's The Off-Road 4-Wheel Drive Book has good experience and insight to offer. The British point of view makes the book a bit quirky and centered on Rovers, but a refreshing perspective. You won't find the fat tire, bigger is better mentality here. Good information on self-reliant get there and back 4 wheeling is what this book is about. The preponderance of desert travel observations were particularly useful for the locale I explore. Get it and read it with Brad DeLongs 4-Wheel Freedom. You will not want for more information.
16 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book by a veteran off-roader. 28 Aug 1996
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
An excellent book, covering the off-roading scene in England,
the rest of Europe, the Sahara Desert, and the Middle East.
Jack Jackson gives the reader much useful advice on how to
travel through very difficult country, and summarizes the
4x4 vehicles available in Europe.
My own book "4-Wheel Freedom: The Art of Off-Road Driving"
covers off-road recreation and all-weather driving in the
USA. The serious off-road recreationist will want to add
both these books to his or her library.
Brad DeLong
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good all around information-but lacking 22 Nov 2005
By John Swamper - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This book was helpful in describing all around driving techniques, and basically just alot of information for the extremely novice wheeler. Very slanted toward the Euro market, with all Euro names for vehicles, (Vauxhall for Isuzu, etc.) very different styles of vehicle modification, etc. Not an easy book to read cover to cover.
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