Pulling CVs isn't necessary. Much easier to just pull the hub flanges. Once the front drive shaft is removed, you can lock the CDL and drive in RWD mode!
Could you post a more detailed description of what parts need to be disconnected in order to safely drive in 2wd, stuck on top of a mountain currently and need to get home.
Could you post a more detailed description of what parts need to be disconnected in order to safely drive in 2wd, stuck on top of a mountain currently and need to get home.
Yes, otherwise all power will bias to the output of the Tcase with the least resistance. Locking the CD (Center Diff) forces the Tcase to send equal amounts of power to the front and rear outputs.
Yes, otherwise all power will bias to the output of the Tcase with the least resistance. Locking the CD (Center Diff) forces the Tcase to send equal amounts of power to the front and rear outputs.
I’m curious if it would help avoid front diff failure if you do not locking the center diff. The thinking here is if the center diff is rear biased when in LSD mode, then less (but not zero) power to the front is a good thing.
I’m curious if it would help avoid front diff failure if you do not locking the center diff. The thinking here is if the center diff is rear biased when in LSD mode, then less (but not zero) power to the front is a good thing.
I’m curious if it would help avoid front diff failure if you do not locking the center diff. The thinking here is if the center diff is rear biased when in LSD mode, then less (but not zero) power to the front is a good thing.
I think that is a 'mostly' sound theory. With the center diff unlocked power is free to follow the path of least resistance. I would argue that a 'bias' exists to the rear in all situations but weight distribution and other factors might result in that. IF so....then logic dictates less power to front means less stress on the components (for as long as that lasts).
But it remains that a single tire spinning up front could easily be the 'path' the power seeks and IF that wheel suddenly gets traction....the front diff is going to feel it.
I believe in most cases a locked center diff allows for a more controlled attempt at forward movement and 'judicious' use of the skinny pedal is your best bet.
Left foot braking to reduce lifted wheel spin while clearing obstacles will help alleviate drivetrain shock. Not a guarantee to keep from chernoybling your front diff but a helpful technique to control free spin and the potential negative side effects of abrupt contact.