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Should i weld the sun gears up on the front diff!!!!!

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Should i weld the sun gears up on the front diff!!!!!

Post by kc_ksom »

Can this be done without to much drammas while driving in 4x4, I dont intend driving on the HWY with it locked in, but I thought it would be good to have locked in when you do need it.
What is the worst case point not doing this mod...

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Re: Should i weld the sun gears up on the front diff!!!!!

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kc_ksom wrote:What is the worst case point not doing this mod...

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You won't be able to turn!!!!


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If thats the case, why do they fit air lockers in the front.?????

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Post by Daisy »

kc_ksom wrote:If thats the case, why do they fit air lockers in the front.?????

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so they can unlock the diff when it needs to turn..

eg.. a welded diff is great when negotiating difficult terrain.. but when it comes to turning.. it'll want to go straight ahead instead of turning, and you'll 'need to turn it off' but wont be able to... thats where the air locker comes in... as it allows that option...

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Post by Hoonz »

lockers in the front (airlockers) when on make it difficult to turn
turning circle is like that of a 22 seater bus!

another reason why airlockers rock ... u can turn them off when not needed

having a welded front it'll be like a 22 seater bus 24/7
will put alot of strain on all steering components and wear quicker
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Post by V8Patrol »

Dont forget to mention that the steering will be ......




HEAVY AS


Armstrong steering even with power assist !!!


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Post by Shorty40 »

I wouldn't recommend it :?

My front in the buggy is welded. I have full hydro steering, so the weight of the steering is not a problem (one finger turning :cool: ) but as others have suggested, it will turn like a boat :roll:

So, veeery heavy steering and massive turning circle = no good :cry:

Save up for a proper locker - ARBs rock :armsup:
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Post by kc_ksom »

Thanks Fellas

I diddnt realise it would be like that 24/7 I spose I diddnt think about it enough..
I can't really afford a locker at this stage, My Mrs is spewing about the tyres, and I got 1 hell of a deal, (thanks Rossco)

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Post by Beastmavster »

Well actually with hubs disconnected in 2wd what's the impact? Nada. Nothing. So for 24/7 driving it's no biggy.

No drive to front wheels = no impact.

All the above is true for 4wd though.
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Post by bigbluemav »

kc_ksom wrote:If thats the case, why do they fit air lockers in the front.?????

Casey


Cos' you can turn them off!!
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