You are way more likely to need a power steering gear before a viscous coupler.
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PROS and CONS of removing the viscous coupler
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You are way more likely to need a power steering gear before a viscous coupler.
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I need one. But now i cant even find one @cruiserdan an. Where can i find one these days? BTW, mine isnt workng. So the back of the car kicks out on turns. And it shudders on turns. I think that is what happens when you disable it as well, no? Anybody?
It shudders on turns because its acting like the SDL is "on" and there is no limited slip occurring.
If you remove the VC the center diff will act just like an open diff, any wheel that slips will get all the torque until you apply the "left foot locker".
If you remove the VC the center diff will act just like an open diff, any wheel that slips will get all the torque until you apply the "left foot locker".
whats a " left foot locker"? Thanks in advance!
I'll let Google answer:
In off-road driving, the "left foot locker" is a technique used to simulate a limited-slip differential or a locking differential on vehicles with open differentials. It is also known as a "poor man's locker".
How it works
On a vehicle with an open differential, if one wheel on an axle loses traction and starts to spin freely, the other wheel on the same axle stops receiving power. This can cause the vehicle to get stuck, as all the engine's power is directed to the freely spinning wheel.
The "left foot locker" technique solves this by:
- Applying the brake: While keeping your foot on the accelerator, use your left foot to apply a small amount of pressure to the brake pedal.
- Creating resistance: Braking the spinning wheel creates resistance. This causes the differential to send power to the opposite wheel, which still has traction.
- Moving the vehicle: With power now going to a wheel with grip, the vehicle can regain traction and move forward.
When to use it
This technique is most effective in low-speed, low-traction situations where a single wheel is spinning, such as:
- Crossing muddy ruts or soft sand.
- Climbing over a small obstacle.
- Dealing with a cross-axle scenario where one front and one rear wheel (on opposing sides) lose traction.
Important considerations
- Practice is key: This technique requires practice to master the right amount of brake and throttle input. Too much brake will kill the engine, while too little will have no effect.
- Not a replacement for a real locker: While useful, the "left foot locker" is not as effective as a true locking differential, which mechanically locks the two wheels on an axle to spin at the same speed.
Thank you. Will try.