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Post by fourwd1 on Mar 1, 2005 13:06:53 GMT -5
In the snow when I have both lockers engaged the truck wants to crab-walk sideways.
You definetly have more control on the street open.
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Post by the_experience03 on Mar 1, 2005 15:59:08 GMT -5
One more thought....if you traverse a lot of hills, a locker might get REAL scary in the snow. I've seen a Jeep with boggers and open diffs actually slide sideways down a muddy sidehill from the lack of static grip from the bogger tread. I locker will do the same thing while you're moving across a sidehill with any tire because there will be nothing there to hold you from sliding down. You might find yourself crabbing at a 45 degree angle to go straight across a hill. Of course going up the hill will be much better ;D I hate to focus too much on snow, but when you have it 8 months out of the year, it's hard not to.....  |
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Post by 89toyrobb on Mar 2, 2005 13:51:03 GMT -5
I would like to add that you can curb the bad actions of a locker in snow by installing snow chains, But its always nice to have one diff open in the snow |
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Post by jeeeepspaynker on Mar 7, 2005 0:58:22 GMT -5
I live in the mountains where it snows alot.Lockers are ok, just don't get too brave.I wouldn't weld it.That's called a lincoln locker.LOL. My toy does fine in the snow.I like the detroit locker myself but ther'es a few others that are fine and cheeper.SAS is the way to go.With that said you should also send for some longfield birfieldsor a respectable substitute. They are stronger, or resist breaking.You'lle need those with 36's.Definitly get the lockers front and rear.You'lle be glad you did.
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Post by 94cnytoy on Mar 7, 2005 17:30:17 GMT -5
just lock the rear and see how you like it. It will make a substantial difference in itself. If thats not enough, lock the front. I'm sure you will be pleased with the rear to start....
I've got snow,ice and slush....
I need 4wd on the street on occasion.
locked front=no street
sorry guys....It's hard enough driven "open" on black ice don't need a "danger to himself and others" out there.
nothing personal......
FYI locked diff on ice while breaking=no good.
try it.
similar to putting an auto in neutral to unload the drivetrain. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you don't know driving in the northeast.
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