2 lo for 2wd
07-26-2015, 11:35 AM
#21
Senior Member
My uncle has lockers in his F-350 and if you turn into say a parking spot or something, you will chirp tires. I personally don't like lockers if you do a lot of street driving.
07-26-2015, 03:48 PM
#22
Junior Member
Thread Starter
What you're describing is the Auburn ECTED.
What's your goal with the truck? Are you trying to drive trails or huck sand dunes or romp in mud pits or pull stupid-heavy stuff across the farm or what? A locker in the rear can give you almost as much traction as 4wd, but nothing substitutes for a proper low range. It would suck to drop lots of cash on a locking diff just to find out it wasn't enough...
What's your goal with the truck? Are you trying to drive trails or huck sand dunes or romp in mud pits or pull stupid-heavy stuff across the farm or what? A locker in the rear can give you almost as much traction as 4wd, but nothing substitutes for a proper low range. It would suck to drop lots of cash on a locking diff just to find out it wasn't enough...
Can you tell me more about the auburn ected? How exactly does it work? I had looked at the eaton g80 last night and it seemed to be somethin decent. Is it anything like that?
River1,
You are right. That doesnt have anything to do with the lo that I was asking about earlier. This thread has taken a turn and I probably should have made a new one. I do appreciate the information you put up here and will look into it more at a later time.
07-26-2015, 05:16 PM
#23
Senior Member
Rebel,
Yup, when the topic turned to lockers the topic took a turn. No problem and no need for a new thread.
Both the Auburn and the Eaton are limited slip to full lock which IMO is a much better choice then a straight on locker. It will save you from the problems lockers have with turns. The farther out in the radius of turn the faster the wheel has to turn to match distance in degrees of an arc versus linear distance. That's the source of the problem Red Truck brought up. The slip also provides some protection for the rest of your drivetrain. Saw on TV yesterday where a truck split a pinion gear in two during a climb for exactly this reason. A demand for torque that exceeded what the gear could deliver on. As you daily driver you should avoid anything that is all or nothing. Sometimes all becomes nothing.
FWIW, I don't think you needed to explain yourself or defend your truck. Your situation and choices are fairly self evident so let it go at that. If someone doesn't catch on, that's not your problem although an explanation of what you are trying to achieve from the start never hurts.
Yup, when the topic turned to lockers the topic took a turn. No problem and no need for a new thread.
Both the Auburn and the Eaton are limited slip to full lock which IMO is a much better choice then a straight on locker. It will save you from the problems lockers have with turns. The farther out in the radius of turn the faster the wheel has to turn to match distance in degrees of an arc versus linear distance. That's the source of the problem Red Truck brought up. The slip also provides some protection for the rest of your drivetrain. Saw on TV yesterday where a truck split a pinion gear in two during a climb for exactly this reason. A demand for torque that exceeded what the gear could deliver on. As you daily driver you should avoid anything that is all or nothing. Sometimes all becomes nothing.
FWIW, I don't think you needed to explain yourself or defend your truck. Your situation and choices are fairly self evident so let it go at that. If someone doesn't catch on, that's not your problem although an explanation of what you are trying to achieve from the start never hurts.
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07-26-2015, 05:57 PM
#24
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Thread Starter
Rebel,
Yup, when the topic turned to lockers the topic took a turn. No problem and no need for a new thread.
Both the Auburn and the Eaton are limited slip to full lock which IMO is a much better choice then a straight on locker. It will save you from the problems lockers have with turns. The farther out in the radius of turn the faster the wheel has to turn to match distance in degrees of an arc versus linear distance. That's the source of the problem Red Truck brought up. The slip also provides some protection for the rest of your drivetrain. Saw on TV yesterday where a truck split a pinion gear in two during a climb for exactly this reason. A demand for torque that exceeded what the gear could deliver on. As you daily driver you should avoid anything that is all or nothing. Sometimes all becomes nothing.
FWIW, I don't think you needed to explain yourself or defend your truck. Your situation and choices are fairly self evident so let it go at that. If someone doesn't catch on, that's not your problem although an explanation of what you are trying to achieve from the start never hurts.
Yup, when the topic turned to lockers the topic took a turn. No problem and no need for a new thread.
Both the Auburn and the Eaton are limited slip to full lock which IMO is a much better choice then a straight on locker. It will save you from the problems lockers have with turns. The farther out in the radius of turn the faster the wheel has to turn to match distance in degrees of an arc versus linear distance. That's the source of the problem Red Truck brought up. The slip also provides some protection for the rest of your drivetrain. Saw on TV yesterday where a truck split a pinion gear in two during a climb for exactly this reason. A demand for torque that exceeded what the gear could deliver on. As you daily driver you should avoid anything that is all or nothing. Sometimes all becomes nothing.
FWIW, I don't think you needed to explain yourself or defend your truck. Your situation and choices are fairly self evident so let it go at that. If someone doesn't catch on, that's not your problem although an explanation of what you are trying to achieve from the start never hurts.
Thats what I was thinking of as far as lockers. Just didnt know if it existed yet. Something that works as a limited slip most of the time and can be locked for when you want it.
07-26-2015, 07:17 PM
#25
Senior Member
So the eaton and Auburn are essentially what I am talking about? A limited slip with the ability to be fully locked when needed?
Thats what I was thinking of as far as lockers. Just didnt know if it existed yet. Something that works as a limited slip most of the time and can be locked for when you want it.
Thats what I was thinking of as far as lockers. Just didnt know if it existed yet. Something that works as a limited slip most of the time and can be locked for when you want it.
I would suggest, if you want to play in the mud or on the trails and if you can, the first thing to do might be to add a second battery to your truck and get the best diode bridge and isolator you can afford. Be economical on the second battery to begin with. FYI, the diode bridge prevents any interaction between the batteries and the isolator separates the charging or steady state functions of the alternator. The second toy to get is a winch and then your locker.
I'm not going to suggest anybody but call or visit some off-road, fourwheeling suppliers and most will spend all the time you want discussing all this this with you. Off-roading is an expensive sport\hobby and they love their customers. They will do almost anything to get and keep them. Avoid the box stores too, if you can.
07-26-2015, 11:08 PM
#26
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Oh I know all about the expense of off roading. Haha
Like they say. 5 minutes of fun is 5 hours of work haha.
Ive been researching the auburn ected max today while at work. It sounds like exactly what I want as far as an optional locker. Not many reviews on it and the ones that have reviewed are mixed. As far as winches. Any recommendations?
Like they say. 5 minutes of fun is 5 hours of work haha.
Ive been researching the auburn ected max today while at work. It sounds like exactly what I want as far as an optional locker. Not many reviews on it and the ones that have reviewed are mixed. As far as winches. Any recommendations?
07-27-2015, 01:47 AM
#27
Senior Member
How serious are you about off roading?
07-27-2015, 11:34 AM
#28
2 lo for 2wd
Originally Posted by Rebel Jersey
Oh I know all about the expense of off roading. Haha
Like they say. 5 minutes of fun is 5 hours of work haha.
Ive been researching the auburn ected max today while at work. It sounds like exactly what I want as far as an optional locker. Not many reviews on it and the ones that have reviewed are mixed. As far as winches. Any recommendations?
Like they say. 5 minutes of fun is 5 hours of work haha.
Ive been researching the auburn ected max today while at work. It sounds like exactly what I want as far as an optional locker. Not many reviews on it and the ones that have reviewed are mixed. As far as winches. Any recommendations?
07-27-2015, 03:34 PM
#30
Junior Member
Thread Starter
River1
Im no rock crawler thats for sure (not yet anyway), but Ill hit the mud or snow no problem.
Ill have to look into warn winches. Where does the hidden mount hook up?
Im no rock crawler thats for sure (not yet anyway), but Ill hit the mud or snow no problem.
Ill have to look into warn winches. Where does the hidden mount hook up?