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@EarthX What year and mileage?
Who did your front bumper? Interesting design.
I got 4 bounces going up a big ledge in Moab with my 2000, took 7 teeth of the ring gear on last bounce. Have the video on here somewhere. Thought they were pretty tough to break, but have heard of a couple that broke in snow under what seemed like light stress.
The guys that said "winch" over "front locker" apart of another related thread might want to pay heed. Just say'n.
Dissent OffRoad and he's pretty close to you as well! In Grassvalley.
Dissent offroad modular front bumper
still doesn't make sense... just driving straight wheels not even turned or backing up? this was a 4 pinion right?
Crazy. Was just in over a ft of snow wheeling hard with center lock. Are these prone to breaking?
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It wasn't straight, the road had a sight incline and turn.
Yes, it was a 4 pinion diff.
I think the 4 pinions are stronger than the 2, but carrier deflection and "loose" factory set up are factors. While it is an expensive repair, I'll very much like having the piece of mind with the front locker and a proper Landcruiser really should be locked front and rear.
Yes, it was a 4 pinion diff.
I think the 4 pinions are stronger than the 2, but carrier deflection and "loose" factory set up are factors. While it is an expensive repair, I'll very much like having the piece of mind with the front locker and a proper Landcruiser really should be locked front and rear.
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The winch sitting in my front bumper sure didn't help in this situation......
Agreed. That is the downside of Active TRAC. Either the tire was slipping and caught or A/T tried to stop it.
Four pinion Diffs while stronger than a two pinion....can certainly break and you have experienced.
A good strong locker should cure that.
Sorry to hear. I love my 2000 LX 470, but I had an 84 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and I can tell you I abused the hell out of it. The last straw for it was an electrical fire 17 miles up a 4-wheel trail. Turns out the rear window wiring shorted out and burned out most of the power. I did recover it, drove it into town and finally sold it. I find it amazing that the 100 series as well built as they are have front diffs that are so weak. I definitely plan to put in lockers front and rear.
Can you take an educated guess on RPM's during ATRAC engagement/locker failure?
Correction; ...diff failure?
