richbatch

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #1

went out in landy in snow engaged diff lock to get up a bendy hill is it true your not suposed to use the diff lock to much please advise its got me a bit worried

 

goonarmy

Beer tester

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Jan 18, 2013

• #2

Never ever use diff lock. Ever. Wots wrong with these people.

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Jan 18, 2013

• #3

I assume you're talking about 4wd?

It's fine so long as at least one wheel can slip...... so as soon as you are back on a good traction surface you should change back into 2wd

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Jan 18, 2013

• #4

He doesnt even have a difflock

 

nrgserv

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #5

if its the series in yer avatar, you aint got a difflock.
its a dog clutch that links the front axle to rear axle.

and yeah, dont use it for long periods where traction is good, it causes transmission wind up and potentially bust halfshafts or gearbox problems. at the least, it'll cause premature tyre wear.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Jan 18, 2013

• #6

Fine to use 4wd in snow, take it off before you drive a lomg way on tarmac.