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Should i weld the sun gears up on the front diff!!!!!
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:42 pm
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...
Thanks
Casey
Re: Should i weld the sun gears up on the front diff!!!!!
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:18 am
by bigbluemav
kc_ksom wrote:What is the worst case point not doing this mod...
Thanks
Casey
You won't be able to turn!!!!
Regards
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:30 am
by kc_ksom
If thats the case, why do they fit air lockers in the front.?????
Casey
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:07 am
by Daisy
kc_ksom wrote:If thats the case, why do they fit air lockers in the front.?????
Casey
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...
TOM
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:09 am
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
blah blah blah ...
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:37 am
by V8Patrol
Dont forget to mention that the steering will be ......
HEAVY AS
Armstrong steering even with power assist !!!
Kingy
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:25 am
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
) but as others have suggested, it will turn like a boat
So, veeery heavy steering and massive turning circle = no good
Save up for a proper locker - ARBs rock
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:55 pm
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)
Casey
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:18 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:26 pm
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!!