Slightly Urgent Question

Martyn110 · Jan 3, 2015

Hi guys I've been drafted into help a local club, it will consist mainly towing vehicles out of a rather muddy field.. Do I use diff lock all the time as the ground is very wek or will this hurt my transmission. Pretty sure I know the answer but as per normal there's a expert of site who knows it but drives a micra

5cylindertimebomb · Jan 3, 2015

As long as the ground is slippy enough to let the wheels spin a bit it won't wind the transfer box up running in diff lock . we pull the shoot trailer 4 or 5 miles down a muddy track and the 90 is in diff all the way down and back . just try not to stamp on the go pedal too hard and shell be fine

Trewey · Jan 3, 2015

Yes, diff lock on, gentle right foot, highest gear possible but avoiding stalling or clutch slipping.
I find low 2nd on tickover very effective for that sort of thing.

Martyn110 · Jan 3, 2015

Thanks chaps did my bit but ended up getting a tractor and 6x6 in. I'm convinced my diff lock isn't working properly but that's another storey

ReadySalted · Jan 4, 2015

I have found in every single situation where I have been stuck, that no matter what gear I'm in, and regardless of difflock, my tire pressures make a more significant difference as to whether I get out.

I've been in places where difflock and low range 2nd has no effect and I'm just digging ruts.

Drop the tires 10-15psi, and hey presto, out I drive. Not having an onboard compressor has undoubtedly led to badly damaged sidewalls on previous vehicles on the way to a garage though! And I melted one of those £10 maplin cigarette lighter compressors in about 5 minutes!

Discokids · Jan 5, 2015

ReadySalted said:
I have found in every single situation where I have been stuck, that no matter what gear I'm in, and regardless of difflock, my tire pressures make a more significant difference as to whether I get out.

I've been in places where difflock and low range 2nd has no effect and I'm just digging ruts.

Drop the tires 10-15psi, and hey presto, out I drive. Not having an onboard compressor has undoubtedly led to badly damaged sidewalls on previous vehicles on the way to a garage though! And I melted one of those £10 maplin cigarette lighter compressors in about 5 minutes!

+1
Watching everyone struggle round my estate last week in the snow. Drop 8-10psi out of my car tyres and drive round with no problems.

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