Interesting thought. A working locked diff guarantees equal torque transfer to both wheels but does not guarantee traction. Assuming the CDL locked for both vehicles, I am curious about the comparison BTW a locked D1 to an open D2 w/ETC. The D1 will spilt torque 25% equally BTW front wheels, where the D2 is a biased system that could send 25% to 50% torque say to the left wheel while ETC is locking the right wheel using ABS modulation. What does this mean. As long as one front tire maintains grip for both vehicles, the D2 will guarantee the use of all 50% power compared to the D1 that can only guarantee 25% to the single wheel with traction. Even though my D1 has plenty of power (Stroked 4.0) and full lockers( ARB), I find that being the D1 is near gross weight coupled with 265?s or a marginal foot print pose a real challenge with certain terrain, especially slick rock. At a favorite obstacle at Hollister Hills slippery smooth concrete with embedded rocks.
I find it a real challenge to balance just the right amount of power to get up the steep incline without spinning all rubber. I find at times I have all 4 tires spinning. Now will an 04 D2 make it up any easier?, (less effort with less wheel spin). I watched in awe a little Samurai with 33?s or 35?s just walk up with no spin whatsoever
I find it a real challenge to balance just the right amount of power to get up the steep incline without spinning all rubber. I find at times I have all 4 tires spinning. Now will an 04 D2 make it up any easier?, (less effort with less wheel spin). I watched in awe a little Samurai with 33?s or 35?s just walk up with no spin whatsoever
