outbackjoe wrote:The wikipedia reference supports my case that an lsd or diff locker only make a significant difference when the difference in traction is significant. How does the wikipedia reference relate to when wheels have almost the same traction? Not sure what your point was.
I'm not disputing that lsds can make a difference during normal road driving. I just don't think it's a "big loss." For most people it wouldn't make much difference for a daily driver. Actually I'd prefer an open diff for a pure daily driver vehicle - save some tyre wear and one less thing to maintain.
outbackjoe wrote:We are talking bitumen only, for the case where an air locker is installed. I don't think having an open diff on bitumen should be a big consideration when deciding on type of locker. Heck I'd rather have one wheel drive if it was available for bitumen to save some fuel and wear.
Richolux150 wrote:Wow what a read.......a dozen pages between two threads on Manual Diff locks...ARB Air....., Eaton E locker.....LSD....open diff......and auto lockers......
The front diff I believe is an open diff any way so a manual locker is the go there ...........
So it seems that your rear manual lockers are open diffs until you actually lock them in, but you cant run them locked all the time off road as it places heaps of pressure and wear on the drive train ........
So auto lockers in the rear give 100% traction off road but require careful driving around town as they tend to bind up a bit on sharp corners and don't even attempt a three point turn .....
So I've come to the conclusion that it is an E locker for the front so I can control when I need it and an Auto locker for the back so I never have an open diff off road ....
So who has tested this set up over a period of time? Love to hear your feed back
Richolux150 wrote:Yep.....was just quoted $1450 plus $400 fitment for the Detroit Locker
Richolux150 wrote:Just saw the Grizzly for $800 online with free shipping Just need some smart bastard to install for me
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