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Diff lockers & LSDs

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Kev90:
Dave,

I run ARB locking differentials front and rear.

I chose ARBs because I wanted the option to drive without lockers in certain types of terrain - such as side slopes.

With a detroit automatic locker for example, the diff is effectively locked all the time, until the there is sufficient traction (i.e. on tarmac) for the dog clutch to operate and prevent diff wind up. This can cause loss of traction on side slopes and also makes the car less well manored on road as it wants the car to go in straight line.

ARBs can be engaged whenever you feel they are neccesary - I dont use the front locker very often, but it has got me out of some tight spots! I also use the lockers whenever I think halfshaft breakage is on the cards as it provides good protection against this.

I would recommend installing a rear ARB as Tim has to start with. You can upgrade and put a front one in the future if you feel you need one or when you break you current diff.

Kev

thermidorthelobster:
How do lockers coexist with traction control?  I've heard that reinstating the central diff lock on a Disco II requires the TC to be disabled when the CDL is switched in, to avoid transmission windup.  Is this true, and if so, what happens when you put lockers in the axles too?

Thanks,
David

diesel_boy:
bring  ted round the workshop and ill weld up ur diffs   lol   ya wont get to stuck then  lololo :wink:  :wink:  :wink:

davidlandy:
Sam

u really worry me u do!

lol

Dave :wink:

diesel_boy:
cheeper than forkin out  about a grand for 2 lockers aint it   lol

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