Understanding 4wd
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by ronjenx
I believe the portion of traction control we are talking about remains active, even when ESP and traction control are turned off in the normal way.
Limited slip is good when it works, but it wears out after a while and the differential acts like an open diff again.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by rob_engineer
Our jeeps have brake lock differential BLD. Do a search on that and you will find some good info. Last night we got 6" of s is here in NJ. This was my first experience driving the jeep in snow. I was amazed how well it did in 2wd. The traction control and BLD does a fantastic job. I never felt the need to engage 4wd.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by ronjenx
See post #3.
Any good options for upgrades like should I get lockers in front and rear or what?
How would a locker work in rear? Would it make the rear a open dif when not locked?
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From: Guelph, ON
Theres a couple of different options with locking "mechanisms" including automatic or manual methods... One of the most popular options is Arb's Pneumatic (compressed air lockers)... You initiate the system on demand... See here:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locki...section_footer
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locki...section_footer
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From: REDONDO BEACH, CA
Originally Posted by BossierCity_Jk
Oh I saw it now.
Any good options for upgrades like should I get lockers in front and rear or what?
How would a locker work in rear? Would it make the rear a open dif when not locked?
Also, if you install a new locker in your rear, you'd be pulling out the LSD.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by BigRedJK
Depends on the locker.
Also, if you install a new locker in your rear, you'd be pulling out the LSD.