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detriot ez locker info

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by toyvette81, May 7, 2006.

  1. May 7, 2006
    toyvette81

    toyvette81 Member

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    does anyone know why some sites and etc. say these are not recommended for front use?!
     
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  2. May 7, 2006
    Soilsman

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    A limited slip mechanism in the the front of a 4x4 vehicle causes a push during a turn. It doesn't allow the outside wheel of a turn to move faster than the inside wheel or limits this movement. ie. locked together.
     
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  3. May 7, 2006
    hudsonhawk

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    hmm, never noticed a problem with a lock-rite in my front axle. I normally drive around with the hubs locked in 2wd. No adverse effects that I have noticed so far.
     
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  4. May 8, 2006
    willysnut

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    Later model Tjs Yjs can have some road manners issues with a locker in the front, but I've never had any problems with mine. I can tell when mine unloads in the rear axle when driving on road it wants to swerve just a bit. In an older jeep with locking hubs you will not have any driveability issues on road, off road it requires just a bit more raduis when turning a tight turn.:hurrican:
     
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