open vs limited slip diferentials.
I have read about differentials overheating. Is this a problem 'almost' exclusive to limited slip? My new vehicle will be used a great amount of time on steep 2 lane winding mountain roads. I woul...
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My experience with limited slip in the winter. On an icy patch....sometimes the traction assist can get 'confused' and transfer power back and forth...vainly looking for the wheel with traction.
I've had experience with with an automatic locker. I have found (my experience)....on occasion, if you hit some glare ice (some call it black ice) and the locker cuts in....the drive wheels, both get power and when they spin together, can fishtail very quickly...can be dangerous. An 'automatic' locker concerns me, as the operator (me) has little control over when you want to lock up your axle and when you want an 'open' (non traction assist) axle. This has been my experience on occasion, not common, but it has happened. Other's experience maybe different.
I've never used a locker where the operator can 'switch' the locker on and off. If the operator control is good, this appeals to me. I would prefer to have manual control...through some kind of switch/lever....that enables me to use a locker ...only when I deem it necessary....and also the ability to use the drive axle as an open axle, when I want to.
I don't know if this is how the ARB locker works...perhaps those that have used them will respond to your question.
Also, you don't want to put a locker or other traction control device in the front drive axle in a 4WD. Can cause some steering issues in ice/snow situations. Or so I've heard.
I've had experience with with an automatic locker. I have found (my experience)....on occasion, if you hit some glare ice (some call it black ice) and the locker cuts in....the drive wheels, both get power and when they spin together, can fishtail very quickly...can be dangerous. An 'automatic' locker concerns me, as the operator (me) has little control over when you want to lock up your axle and when you want an 'open' (non traction assist) axle. This has been my experience on occasion, not common, but it has happened. Other's experience maybe different.
I've never used a locker where the operator can 'switch' the locker on and off. If the operator control is good, this appeals to me. I would prefer to have manual control...through some kind of switch/lever....that enables me to use a locker ...only when I deem it necessary....and also the ability to use the drive axle as an open axle, when I want to.
I don't know if this is how the ARB locker works...perhaps those that have used them will respond to your question.
Also, you don't want to put a locker or other traction control device in the front drive axle in a 4WD. Can cause some steering issues in ice/snow situations. Or so I've heard.
