I've got a huge amount of time and respect for CDan. If anything, you've undersold the enormous magnitude of his contribution to the landcruiser community. He's tremendously knowledgeable, patient and regularly goes above and beyond to help members of ih8mud.
So Delancy, what is your opinion on this?
My opinion is you're .24% less an a****** for the above.
Dissecting the statements CDan made, quite frankly, highlights your ego allowing for inference of what was NOT said, evidenced here:
Not a lot but, it could get a bit odd.
I was simply noting that there is a difference. They are, afterall, not "the same". How much it matters is in the mind of the end user.
It is possible. As I said "not a lot but it could get a bit odd".
I have been driving all sorts of 4WD vehicles since 1974 and perfectly matched ones will bind when there is "no difference".
It would depend on the settings on your butt dyno as to how you would experience it from the driver's seat.
There seems to be a lot of ambiguity in the wise old man's statements since there's never a definitive, which is Shaman-eqsue, classic CDan.
My technical opinion? Really?
I'm flattered.
Having no more knowledge on the subject than what I've absorbed in reads, I've always understood that a 1% maximum difference to be acceptable in a part time 4wd vehicle that won't be engaged on hard surfaces.
Have an understanding that in AWD vehicles, there's inherent binding that can occur with the same ratios, so it's been stated a no-go, period.
I know that in some rare, extreme sport 4wd and AWD vehicles they utilize the inherent binding to their advantage by either "pushing" or "pulling" with differential gear changes. Although I don't understand the benefits to either or on what substrate one or the other may be used, I do recall hearing that some operate at a 3-3.5% difference.
That said, I have learned the hard way to not question the Shaman, so if he exclaims "the sky is red." I immediately and introspectively question wether or not I ever had a firm grasp on my perception of color reality.
At any given point in time, I always treat the old man with the utmost respect he deserves and will continue to, until he asks to see my CHOKE KNOB or asks to watch me HAND THROTTLE.
I don't care of you're right or wrong, nor do I typically start pissing contests with online opponents, but you crossed the line with someone whom I hold I high regard, who isn't in a position to defend statements he didn't even make.
