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If you broke a Bir. you will probly know it. The tire will lockup and be hard to turn.
Not always, if the inner part of the Birfield broke but the outter bell stayed intacted it will not turn hard nor will the wheel lock up. I broke just the splined star and it expanded a bit and ripped all the splines off the axle and it drove fine.

You have me confused saying a locked front end will steer easier. Everyone I have driven have steered harder, pushed in dirt , mud, or snow. That is why ARB's are so nice in the front.

David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA

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