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Originally posted by OffroadX
Yes, I know it isn't the best solution, but it seems to me a cheap way without much risk. Anyone else want to chime in, feel free.
Brent
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Well, Here's my take. I would be more likely to weld the rear diff before I would even consider welding the front.
Why you might ask. Have you ever tried to turn a locked front 4x4. It's a scary and tough chore when a locker is used that will allow slippage and will release. However, if the diff is welded, then it will never release. This is a problem for manual hubs as well as automatics. The manual hubs will bind and you will be unable to unlock them if needed to turn tightly. Automatic hubs just wouldnot unlock at all..
If you always wheel in open areas where tight turning is not required, then this might work for you. but imagine this: You are on a switchback where a 100+ ft dropoff is on 1 side, conditions won't allow you to drop back to 2wd and the welded diff up front will not allow you to make the turn...What do you do after cleaning up your seat after nearly driving off the edge...:frog:
The ARB is a good choice up front. Or some other limited slip or soft locker. Turning radius could be what keeps you from driving off the side of a mountain. That requires the front tires to spin at different rates...They guys I know with Detroit lockers in the front all have them setup for the trails they normally run. They are setup to turn better in one direction or the other...
But then again that's just my take..
Wilbur