KTM525EXC wrote:hey all
guys with rear lockers coz ya diff is 100% open when locker is dissengauged how does it go?? eg in sand??? do ya have it locked a fair bit of the time when 4x4ing and un locking when tight turning???
also would there be more or less stress (eg wind up) on the front running both ends locked?
also how much is steering compramised in eg just rear, just front, or both??
being IFS i think it is a real improvement locking the front due to ya tyres lift a fair bit of the time where the rear has alot more travel meaning it has more time on the ground.
im now leaning at getting just a front and getting the rear tourqued up. but then again i do a lot of articulation work so a combination might be better.
im getting a better deal getting both done at the same time so i want to get it right first time. i know its ultimatly up 2 the individual and there needs, but it would be good to look in to in greater depth.
Cheers Troy
Gday Troy.
Ive only got the rear locker.
Yes it is 100% open all the time, driving locked in sand doesnt benefit you at all and actually makes the car want to bog down and dig in especially around corners. Ive mucked around with it on sand but it doent really give any benefit at all.
When Im out 4wding I tend to flick it on early (if I dont forget..lol) and leave it on.. Until the obstacle is completed then turn it off if I remember.. You can have the rear locked on a hard surface as I have had to do 90 degree turns in pretty rocky conditions without any problems as all. Engaging them and disengaging them in the heat of the moment with wind up can cause problems. The rear is strong enough to cope with this.
With regard to lifting a wheel up front and the touch down breakages of CVs if you have good 100% traction ( locked) on the rear the one front one up in the air is still spinning at the same as rate as the rear anyway. Yep the front end is completely useless in this situation as it does not have any drive at all but the rear pushes it up the obstacle. The gentle approach comes into the equation all the time. If you want to smash and bash the hilux you will pay the penalty either way.
With regard to road performance. Same as McSumway.
Learning to redrive it off road. Same as McSumway.
Comparing Nissan theory to Hilux experience........ Priceless....
You can come up with a pretty good allrounder with locking the rear and having change from not locking the front to spend on a second second set of bloody good muddies that you can bolt on when you want to use the locker.
Wish you well on your build mate, would be good to get some other members insight into this thread.
Cheers
Mark