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I would like to have someone technically explain why it is nearly impossible to steer sharp left or right while making a climb on a trail that is providing steady traction to the wheels in a rig that has a full locker engauged in the front axle: perhaps Sunder, Super Dawg, CSP, or other members that are more mechanically-inclined would explain this steering concern?


I doubt I'm more mechanically inclined, but it's difficult to stear a locked front under load (power being transmitted from engine to ground efficiently) because in order to turn the wheels have to go different speeds - the outside wheel makes a longer arc - and this is prevented by the axles being locked together. So in order to turn one wheel has to slip. I belive even the Aussie locker doesn't like to turn by allowing one wheel to go faster than the "driven" wheel when both wheels have good traction and are under load. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />


Thanks! I knew that! I guess I just wasn't thinking! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> For some reason, I thought there must be more to it. Oh well! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

94 YJ, SOA, 2-1/2 Alcans, ARB-front, Detroit-Rear, 4.56:1 gears, Oasis Trailhead compressor, 4:1 Terra Lo, 37x12.50x15 SSR's, 8000 lb Ramsey, & etc.