moved from n. patrol to toyota prado differences in 4x4 techniques?

I don't see why there would be a difference in driving techniques between the two...... If you think the Prado requires a different technique maybe it's time you took an advanced driving course or even a general driving course would help you.

Maybe no "ten" needed in oz. Just "got" rid of it is Australian speak and see the transition to Amerispeak is just not Aussie.
Sorry, but see and hear it everywhere now.

I've never owner a Patrol but I do have a current model diesel Prado. Before that I had a 90 series Prado which, like the Patrol (I think), had a gearstick for high/low range and 2wd/4wd. This meant that you could change from high to low range and vice versa and from 2wd to 4wd and vice versa on the fly.

On the current Prado's high/low range and 2wd/4wd selection is made by turning a switch and you can't do the high/low range change on the fly. You have to be completely stopped (not even slightly rolling) and have the clutch all the way in or low range will not engage (or disengage going the other way). So you have to think ahead and can't decide to change at the last minute.

The Prado also has traction control and stability control (not sure if the Patrol has these but I don't think it does) and you need to switch both these off when driving on sand otherwise they activate when you don't want them and can get you stuck.

These are the two main differences I can think of.

Know the feeling as I recently changed from an 80 series LC to an auto VX Prado. Suspension travel is the big difference but even with the wheels off the ground the traction control keeps you going forward. Mine has a diff lock in the rear and this works well on loose stuff and rocky terrain. Don't really use the downhill descent, noisy and slow but it sure works the few times I have used it.
You will find the Prado more maneuverable and very capable off road and I love the auto in the bush but, they are not as strong as the Patrol or 80 series so treat it a little more gently and enjoy the experience.

Cheers Rod

From my experience, the driver change from a Nissan product to a Toyota product is more of a mental issue towards other drivers.
It seems like you need to change your friendly smile and wave of a couple of fingers to oncoming vehicles to a sneer and one reversed middle finger, and you don't need to use indicators changing lanes in cities, but this is only based on experience around the Southern suburbs of Brisbane while commuting.
Other than that I hope you get a lot of enjoyment from the Prado, they look like a nice usable bit of kit.
Cheers

Suspect it will also depend on whether you are moving from manual to auto.

I recently parted company with a 3 ltr Patrol into a 76 series Cruiser wagon
Huge difference !
Otherwise known as POWER !
Cheers
DB