Manual transmission vs automatic which is better for off roading?

Answer 1

It basically comes down to personal preference. What one likes another may view as a liability.

Here are some pros and cons of both:

Manual:

Manual transmissions tend to be heavier built and give you more control over rpm's versus speed and will also keep you more in your powerband.

Automatic:

The torque converter gives you unlimited gearing. No clutch to burn up.Keep the tranny cool and it will survive a long time. One less peddle for your foot to slide off and for you to worry about. Ever try to start a stalled truck facing uphill/downhill just past/before the obstical you just cleared, or are about to attempt with a stick? With an auto you can keep one foot on the brake, pop it into neutral or park and start it. With a clutch you have to pop it into neutral with one foot on the clutch, one on the brake, and one on the gas peddle (3foot shuffle can be a challenge). Plus your not going to stall an engine with an auto tranny, like you will by popping the clutch on a manual.With an auto you don't lose momentum while shifting gears.The auto tranny is longer, thus giving you better front dirveshaft angles. The auto will weigh roughly twice as much as a manual, and that weight is typically at the center of the vehicle, helps with your trucks center of gravity. One problem with an auto is if you rip a line while wheeling your in trouble.Making sure it stays cool it a key also.