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Front Diff - Locked on not?
05 Jan 2025 14:58 #258992
by Soeley
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Replied by Soeley on topic Front Diff - Locked on not?
You should only be using 4WD on loose or slippery surfaces. It shouldn't be used on grippy road surfaces as there is no centre diff, there is a real chance you will cause damage to the transmission system. "Transmission Windup", this can cause problems when trying to get back in to 2WD also.
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05 Jan 2025 18:31 #258994
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic Front Diff - Locked on not?
RTFM.....I have a new Gen 4 JB74 (1500) and have noticed that when in 4-wheel drive mode the front crabs terribly when turning in a tight circle etc (parking). It feels as though the front axles differential is locked all the time when in 4-wheel drive mode? To be honest it's feels bloody awful.... other 4WD cars I've owned have been as smooth as silk.
If the drive to the front wheels is locked all the time when 4WD is selected then that's really going to make a mess of the differential if driving on solid ground.
Can someone kindly explain what's going on?
Many thanks in advance, Will.
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05 Jan 2025 18:37 #258996
by Soeley
The OP has also posted on FB, his is an import and didn't come with a FM.
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Replied by Soeley on topic Front Diff - Locked on not?
A bit harsh I think. Offer advice or not.
RTFM.....I have a new Gen 4 JB74 (1500) and have noticed that when in 4-wheel drive mode the front crabs terribly when turning in a tight circle etc (parking). It feels as though the front axles differential is locked all the time when in 4-wheel drive mode? To be honest it's feels bloody awful.... other 4WD cars I've owned have been as smooth as silk.
If the drive to the front wheels is locked all the time when 4WD is selected then that's really going to make a mess of the differential if driving on solid ground.
Can someone kindly explain what's going on?
Many thanks in advance, Will.
The OP has also posted on FB, his is an import and didn't come with a FM.
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