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Re: YJ front locker?
She will be pleased with a lunchbox up front. If corning on trails becomes
an issue, consider a 2-LO conversion kit for said turns. Carl "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... > She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of > here, 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a > concern. > > "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message > news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... >> The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque >> transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it >> continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to >> the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. >> >> The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is >> unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer >> U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider >> gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in >> reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque >> to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The >> result is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not >> matched on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges >> in the YJ front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. >> >> Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the >> ring gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be >> sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at >> highway speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect >> worse. >> >> Earle Horton wrote: >> >>> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's >>> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it >>> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to >>> venture >>> whether it affects handling or not? >>> >>> Earle >>> >>> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. >>> >>>>Sno, >>>> >>>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it >>>>comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone >>>>is >>>>looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. >>>>Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you >>>>can >>>>afford. >>>> >>>>Carl >>>> >>>> >>>>"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message >>>>news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.co m... >>>> >>>>>On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" >>>>><----------@cox.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>if want to see eyes light up >>>>>>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and >>>>>try to drive and manuver it. >>>>>----------------- >>>>>TheSnoMan.com >>>> >>>> >>> > |
Re: YJ front locker?
That sounds OK then. Let us know how it goes. I would price a Detroit
Locker and an insert type both, before making the decision. Earle "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... > She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of here, > 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a concern. > > "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message > news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... > > The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque > > transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it > > continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to > > the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. > > > > The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is > > unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer > > U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider > > gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in > > reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque > > to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The result > > is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not matched > > on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges in the YJ > > front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. > > > > Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the ring > > gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be > > sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at highway > > speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect worse. > > > > Earle Horton wrote: > > > >> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's > >> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it > >> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to > >> venture > >> whether it affects handling or not? > >> > >> Earle > >> > >> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > >> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. > >> > >>>Sno, > >>> > >>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it > >>>comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone > >>>is > >>>looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. > >>>Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can > >>>afford. > >>> > >>>Carl > >>> > >>> > >>>"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message > >>>news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com ... > >>> > >>>>On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" > >>>><----------@cox.net> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>>if want to see eyes light up > >>>>>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and > >>>>try to drive and manuver it. > >>>>----------------- > >>>>TheSnoMan.com > >>> > >>> > >> > |
Re: YJ front locker?
That sounds OK then. Let us know how it goes. I would price a Detroit
Locker and an insert type both, before making the decision. Earle "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... > She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of here, > 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a concern. > > "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message > news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... > > The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque > > transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it > > continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to > > the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. > > > > The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is > > unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer > > U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider > > gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in > > reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque > > to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The result > > is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not matched > > on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges in the YJ > > front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. > > > > Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the ring > > gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be > > sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at highway > > speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect worse. > > > > Earle Horton wrote: > > > >> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's > >> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it > >> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to > >> venture > >> whether it affects handling or not? > >> > >> Earle > >> > >> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > >> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. > >> > >>>Sno, > >>> > >>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it > >>>comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone > >>>is > >>>looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. > >>>Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can > >>>afford. > >>> > >>>Carl > >>> > >>> > >>>"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message > >>>news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com ... > >>> > >>>>On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" > >>>><----------@cox.net> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>>if want to see eyes light up > >>>>>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and > >>>>try to drive and manuver it. > >>>>----------------- > >>>>TheSnoMan.com > >>> > >>> > >> > |
Re: YJ front locker?
That sounds OK then. Let us know how it goes. I would price a Detroit
Locker and an insert type both, before making the decision. Earle "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... > She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of here, > 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a concern. > > "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message > news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... > > The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque > > transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it > > continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to > > the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. > > > > The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is > > unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer > > U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider > > gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in > > reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque > > to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The result > > is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not matched > > on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges in the YJ > > front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. > > > > Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the ring > > gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be > > sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at highway > > speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect worse. > > > > Earle Horton wrote: > > > >> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's > >> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it > >> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to > >> venture > >> whether it affects handling or not? > >> > >> Earle > >> > >> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message > >> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. > >> > >>>Sno, > >>> > >>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it > >>>comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone > >>>is > >>>looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. > >>>Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can > >>>afford. > >>> > >>>Carl > >>> > >>> > >>>"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message > >>>news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com ... > >>> > >>>>On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" > >>>><----------@cox.net> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>>if want to see eyes light up > >>>>>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and > >>>>try to drive and manuver it. > >>>>----------------- > >>>>TheSnoMan.com > >>> > >>> > >> > |
Re: Re: YJ front locker?
A Detroit type locker will always allow a wheel to turn faster than the
drive train. Making it possible to drive around turns or do pirouettes: http://www.----------.com/temp/jenjeeproll.mpg God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message news:t7jk13pi65q3o5ufeevold9qbqglbjqe3c@4ax.com > > Typical troll again because when you use the front axle under power it > has to have wheels turn at a different speeds in a turn due to physics > involved and then there is the fact that Ujoints are not constant > velocity in a turn so they complicate this further and the net result > is nasty driveline bind and wheels having to skid in a turn and loose > traction and reduce truning radius. (not to mention strain of front > axles, joints and stub shafts) You would know this if you really knew > about the physics involved but your knowledge is very limited here and > push button 4x4 drive was made just for "people" like you. I tell it > like it is not like you want to believe it is. Listen and read > sometimes and you might just learn something. > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Re: YJ front locker?
A Detroit type locker will always allow a wheel to turn faster than the
drive train. Making it possible to drive around turns or do pirouettes: http://www.----------.com/temp/jenjeeproll.mpg God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message news:t7jk13pi65q3o5ufeevold9qbqglbjqe3c@4ax.com > > Typical troll again because when you use the front axle under power it > has to have wheels turn at a different speeds in a turn due to physics > involved and then there is the fact that Ujoints are not constant > velocity in a turn so they complicate this further and the net result > is nasty driveline bind and wheels having to skid in a turn and loose > traction and reduce truning radius. (not to mention strain of front > axles, joints and stub shafts) You would know this if you really knew > about the physics involved but your knowledge is very limited here and > push button 4x4 drive was made just for "people" like you. I tell it > like it is not like you want to believe it is. Listen and read > sometimes and you might just learn something. > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Re: YJ front locker?
A Detroit type locker will always allow a wheel to turn faster than the
drive train. Making it possible to drive around turns or do pirouettes: http://www.----------.com/temp/jenjeeproll.mpg God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message news:t7jk13pi65q3o5ufeevold9qbqglbjqe3c@4ax.com > > Typical troll again because when you use the front axle under power it > has to have wheels turn at a different speeds in a turn due to physics > involved and then there is the fact that Ujoints are not constant > velocity in a turn so they complicate this further and the net result > is nasty driveline bind and wheels having to skid in a turn and loose > traction and reduce truning radius. (not to mention strain of front > axles, joints and stub shafts) You would know this if you really knew > about the physics involved but your knowledge is very limited here and > push button 4x4 drive was made just for "people" like you. I tell it > like it is not like you want to believe it is. Listen and read > sometimes and you might just learn something. > ----------------- > TheSnoMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: YJ front locker?
She has a YJ with a vacuum disconnect on the front locker's axle for
tight turns that only needs a shift lever move.... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Carl S wrote: > She will be pleased with a lunchbox up front. If corning on trails becomes > an issue, consider a 2-LO conversion kit for said turns. > > Carl > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... >> She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of >> here, 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a >> concern. >> >> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message >> news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... >>> The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque >>> transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it >>> continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to >>> the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. >>> >>> The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is >>> unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer >>> U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider >>> gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in >>> reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque >>> to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The >>> result is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not >>> matched on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges >>> in the YJ front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. >>> >>> Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the >>> ring gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be >>> sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at >>> highway speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect >>> worse. >>> >>> Earle Horton wrote: >>> >>>> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's >>>> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it >>>> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to >>>> venture >>>> whether it affects handling or not? >>>> >>>> Earle >>>> >>>> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. >>>> >>>>> Sno, >>>>> >>>>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it >>>>> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone >>>>> is >>>>> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. >>>>> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you >>>>> can >>>>> afford. >>>>> >>>>> Carl >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com... >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" >>>>>> <----------@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> if want to see eyes light up >>>>>>> as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: >>>>>> >>>>>> This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and >>>>>> try to drive and manuver it. >>>>>> ----------------- >>>>>> TheSnoMan.com >>>>> > > |
Re: YJ front locker?
She has a YJ with a vacuum disconnect on the front locker's axle for
tight turns that only needs a shift lever move.... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Carl S wrote: > She will be pleased with a lunchbox up front. If corning on trails becomes > an issue, consider a 2-LO conversion kit for said turns. > > Carl > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... >> She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of >> here, 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a >> concern. >> >> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message >> news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... >>> The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque >>> transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it >>> continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to >>> the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. >>> >>> The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is >>> unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer >>> U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider >>> gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in >>> reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque >>> to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The >>> result is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not >>> matched on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges >>> in the YJ front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. >>> >>> Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the >>> ring gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be >>> sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at >>> highway speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect >>> worse. >>> >>> Earle Horton wrote: >>> >>>> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's >>>> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it >>>> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to >>>> venture >>>> whether it affects handling or not? >>>> >>>> Earle >>>> >>>> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. >>>> >>>>> Sno, >>>>> >>>>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it >>>>> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone >>>>> is >>>>> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. >>>>> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you >>>>> can >>>>> afford. >>>>> >>>>> Carl >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com... >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" >>>>>> <----------@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> if want to see eyes light up >>>>>>> as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: >>>>>> >>>>>> This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and >>>>>> try to drive and manuver it. >>>>>> ----------------- >>>>>> TheSnoMan.com >>>>> > > |
Re: YJ front locker?
She has a YJ with a vacuum disconnect on the front locker's axle for
tight turns that only needs a shift lever move.... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Carl S wrote: > She will be pleased with a lunchbox up front. If corning on trails becomes > an issue, consider a 2-LO conversion kit for said turns. > > Carl > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:JBzSh.48720$DE1.20300@pd7urf2no... >> She has 4.88s, but doesn't go on highways, two ferries to get out of >> here, 40 miles from one end to other of town, so highway is not much of a >> concern. >> >> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message >> news:gsxSh.21156$tD2.7679@newsread1.news.pas.earth link.net... >>> The background: A CJ with the hubs unlocked will have no torque >>> transmitted to the drivetrain. A TJ has no unlocking hub so it >>> continuously drives the front driveshaft with both wheels contributing to >>> the drive. Makes the wheel feel 'heavy', gives it a slight understeer. >>> >>> The YJ is a strange compromise: when in 2wd, the right outer shaft is >>> unlocked so the right wheel has no drivetrain drag (except the outer >>> U-joint if you are turning). The left side is driving the left spider >>> gear, the two spider idlers, and the right spider at full speed in >>> reverse. As long as the spider running freely, there is not enough torque >>> to reverse load the ring and spin the pinion/front drive shaft. The >>> result is that there is a minor but constant drag on the left that is not >>> matched on the right side. It will 'pull' to the left. Given the kluges >>> in the YJ front suspension, it would be hard to notice the minor pull. >>> >>> Adding a locker of any type (lunchbox, gear drive, LSD) will make the >>> ring gear, pinion, and front driveshaft spin at all times. That should be >>> sufficient to give you a slight but noticeable pull to the left at >>> highway speed. A high ratio axle (4:11 or 4.56) will make the effect >>> worse. >>> >>> Earle Horton wrote: >>> >>>> No one answered my question about the front axle disconnect and the YJ's >>>> solid hub. If you put a locker in front, does it free-wheel, or does it >>>> continuously crank the drive shaft and front axle? Anyone care to >>>> venture >>>> whether it affects handling or not? >>>> >>>> Earle >>>> >>>> "Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:4fudnUR2B7Rj0ofbnZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@comcast.com. .. >>>> >>>>> Sno, >>>>> >>>>> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it >>>>> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone >>>>> is >>>>> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great. >>>>> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you >>>>> can >>>>> afford. >>>>> >>>>> Carl >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com... >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III" >>>>>> <----------@cox.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> if want to see eyes light up >>>>>>> as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker: >>>>>> >>>>>> This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and >>>>>> try to drive and manuver it. >>>>>> ----------------- >>>>>> TheSnoMan.com >>>>> > > |
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