Is Zuk running a special? Iirc it was just under 400 per 3rd member when I got my quote.
Should I have a rear diff locker on LX470? (1 Viewer)
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Yeah but that doesn't sound very scientific, or even tedious and difficult to try
Thanks. Yes, I believe my FSD still works but only when there is a fair amount of torque on the rear wheels. I have had no trouble chasing most Jeeps in most of the places. Without lockers, I just have to carry a little more momentum and sometime I have to back up and try again.
My only complain is the lack of traction control. Makes the truck dangerous at highway speeds in wintry conditions. I trust my BMW 530xi with snow tires way more than my LX on highway in the winter.
The critical statement is "I like to go to remote wildness, solo most of times" so most opinions don't mean crap. The usual goal of making the vehicle more capable of handling difficult terrain, does not apply. The design goal has to be getting BACK from wherever you went. Getting stuck or having vehicle fail can be life threatening when remote and solo. For example battery fails, you have a little battery jumper gizmo, cool? Nope batteries can fail by shorting out, those gizmos are not designed to be main battery so expect it to fail if used instead of main battery. So dual batteries becomes very important. Things like Spot, Ham radio, self recovery gear, spare parts and tools, knowledge of how to repair your vehicle, gear and supplies to hike out from wherever you ended up.
On subject of diffs you need to know how and have tools to isolate front diff when you break the ring gear (drive flanges and driveshaft removal).
I do remote solo trips in the Southwest, and I am just scratching the surface of what I do.
On subject of diffs you need to know how and have tools to isolate front diff when you break the ring gear (drive flanges and driveshaft removal).
I do remote solo trips in the Southwest, and I am just scratching the surface of what I do.
According to this thread on the 200 forum there's a group buy at T4R for the rear ARB locker and compressor for $845. Tempting.
I'm trying to track down the buy.
I'm trying to track down the buy.
That's a great vid on what ATRAC can do. It's cool to see it in operation in the wheels.
On another front, the articulation on the front of that Taco tho...
Great post!
I bought my 100 a few yrs ago because I was going off road more and didn't feel like beating up my 5th Gen T4R... Plus I always wanted one. Life got in the way and I haven't done much of it since, but recently some buddies have been rock crawling and going to more remote places. I bought front and rear lockers and gears.
Why? Will I definitely need them? Maybe. Maybe not.
But it wasn't really a question. I like to be prepared for what could happen, and do my best to prevent anything going wrong.
Nothing gives trail cred like a triple locked truck. Plus, it's pretty badass to flip a switch and get over almost anything. I loved hearing them engage in my built TJ and it turned the rig into a super hero.
I bought a winch first (relative to lockers). Rear bumper will come before lockers. Storage will come before lockers. Stereo system will come before lockers. New leather seats will come before lockers. Short of a crazy, can't pass it up deal, they'll be one of the very last things my truck gets, mostly due to price point. If I could have the front and rear bought and installed for around $1500 they'd already be in mine.
I bought a winch first (relative to lockers). Rear bumper will come before lockers. Storage will come before lockers. Stereo system will come before lockers. New leather seats will come before lockers. Short of a crazy, can't pass it up deal, they'll be one of the very last things my truck gets, mostly due to price point. If I could have the front and rear bought and installed for around $1500 they'd already be in mine.
If you are going alone I would do locker and winch. I learned once when I made one dumb but easy to make mistake, no winch no lockers. Plenty of recovery gear but no other rig to hook to.. The one guy that I knew with a rig capable of getting to me and getting me out was luckily 2 hours closer to my location than usual. I was looking at a reality of spending the night alone and unprepared.... So when you are going alone it's not just about can I get away with it. I didn't want to make the call to my wife saying that I couldn't make it out for a day or two. I also never want to have to abandon my rig.
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Thanks for everyone's input. Very informational and helpful.
I agree that locker does help a lot and eventually should have one. However for now, there are some other things should get higher priority, i.e., the right tires and getting to use and know the current capacity like ATRAC to know the limit. I'm convinced that locker is the next thing after building up the skills and experience.
I agree that locker does help a lot and eventually should have one. However for now, there are some other things should get higher priority, i.e., the right tires and getting to use and know the current capacity like ATRAC to know the limit. I'm convinced that locker is the next thing after building up the skills and experience.
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Not sure if it's a promotion, but, that's how much I got quoted...
My advice don't go alone
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That's exact what I'm going to do
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Exactly!
Since I'm still new to this car and offroading, I won't go to crazy places alone. Lots of things to learn before calling wildness......
Great places. Assume you have an air compressor (to air down and up) and tire plug kit.
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Yes on air compressor, but don't know how to patch tire at all but have spare tire! Will go with several other cars. South Wave isn't an concern as I drove MDX there once. I do have several rescue tools for the sands to White Pocket.
Sometimes one spare isnt enough. You’ll be best served to carry a high quality plug kit. ARB makes an excellent one.
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This. Good rule of thumb and conveniently, the cheapest method of recovery available. Bring other trucks, they'll even pay for their own gas!
If you do go alone...be sure to let someone know where you are going and your expected time of return.
Its just good practice. There isn't always cell phone service in more remote areas or other adventurers about to help if anything goes wrong (to include problems not vehicular).
Its just good practice. There isn't always cell phone service in more remote areas or other adventurers about to help if anything goes wrong (to include problems not vehicular).
