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4WD + E-Locker

Old 04-13-2014, 03:06 PM
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With a stock 4WD system and stock e-locker how will the trick handle off road? Specifically, how many wheels can lose traction and still appy torque to the remaining wheel(s)? I've always had a basic understanding of traditional 4WD and differential systems, but I'm becoming more confused with the newer technologies used on our trucks. Are there any good guides that can explain the capabilities and underlying mechanics of how the truck operates off road?
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These "new" systems are very similar to the old ones. You turn a switch to go out of 2 hi to 4 hi to 4 low. The e locker is basically there to save you if you get stuck in 4wd. Or at least thats how i use it. The e locker will lock the two rear tires so that they are forced to spin at the same time giving you really good traction.
With a decent set of all terrain tires there is little you wont be able to handle except maybe extreme mud or snow.
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In that case am I correct in saying the truck will get stuck if only one front wheel has traction? Conversely, the truck would still move if only one rear wheel had traction? Three wheels do not have traction on both scenarios.
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It really depends on what you are in. In mud you would probably be stuck but in anything else you should be able to reverse and get out. Look up using a e locker on youtube so you can see what it will do for you.


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