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David Marchand (Dmarchand)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 02:17 pm: | 
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New article from local press. Some good pics of the rig and better info. I'm surprised they went with one button to operate both lockers. I especially like the "beefed up body protection" whcih includes the oh-so-protective diamond plate.
http://www.cars.com/carsapp/boston/?srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/mvp/jeep/rubicon/rubicon_overview.tmpl |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 02:20 pm: |
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One button turns both lockers on/off???? I sure hope they like rolling down hills cause there are lots of times you want to be able to turn that front locker off when you start to track sideways. |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 02:28 pm: |
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I thought the Rubicon had a switch for the rear locker, and then another that toggles the front on and off. The front can't be engaged unless the rear is engaged. |
Blue (Bluegill)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 02:31 pm: |
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Quote:I experimented with the locking axle differentials, controlled by a single toggle switch (see photo). I pushed down to lock the rear, and again to lock the front. Pushing down again alternately unlocks and locks the front axle. To unlock both, you simply pull up.
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Pugsly (Pugsly)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 02:33 pm: |
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According to the caption:
"A single toggle switch controls the Dana model 44 locking differentials. Pushing down once locks the rear axle. Then pushing down alternately locks and unlocks the front axle. Lifting the switch unlocks both."
Given the choice, I would prefer an ARB-like setup with an arming switch and then separate actuator switches for each diff. |
Carter Simcoe (Carter)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 03:11 pm: |
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Ahh thats good, I should have read the article it sounded like David was saying you either get all or nothing. |
Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 03:19 pm: |
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Sorry 'bout that.  |
Eric N (Grnrvr)
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 03:21 pm: |
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Sucks that it is limited production special. They should make it part of the regular line up. The cool thing though is that folks who have newer wranglers can buy the axles and such from the dealer and swap them in themselves. |
adtoolco
| | Posted on Monday, November 04, 2002 - 05:40 pm: |
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If I had the cash I would buy one for the Rover. He needs the company.
-Chris |
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