Locked diff for towing
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 30, 2008 at 17:53
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Bidgee1
I've seen some great movies and shots of vehicles demonstrating the benefits of a locked diff. Generally, in a single 4*4, the locked front diff seems to be the way to go.
We're going to
Cape York in July and will be towing a camper trailer behind our 80 series wagon. I have prev had a Detroit locker in the rear on this car, but took it out and sold it for a couple of reasons, my wife did not like driving it with it in around town and secondly, it put enormous strain on the driveline when it was doing it's job. I had to replace the Uni joints in fairly short time. Magic bit of kit though.
Still, I thinking that I might get another one and am wondering if I did, would I be better of with it in the front or rear diff as a tow car.
I'm actually interested in knowing whether I really even need one for that trip. We will def not be taking any of the hero tracks.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Regards
Steve.