Thread: Rear diff lock much advantage with traction control?

Originally Posted by Doc130

In extreme terrain diff locks are certainly better than tc, without a doubt, however people's idea of extreme terrain may differ. I'm pretty sure u don't see comp trucks running traction control!! That's for a reason

Actually you do - Mog Rover was one

A common reason for lockers over TC in comp trucks is people know how to bolt in lockers - few people can build TC in the shed

Traction control doesn't lock the diff 100%, a difflock does

Originally Posted by Doc130

Traction control doesn't lock the diff 100%, a difflock does

Hmm I don't think anyone has said TC locks the diff 100% - in fact TC does not lock the diff at all - it applies brakes on individual wheels and relies on an open diff to do what it does - transfer drive to the axle with least resistance.

Exactly, that's why tc will not take u as far as a proper difflock. Applying brakes when forward motion is required, come on. I drive my defender as a daily driver and could guarantee when it comes to tough off-roading a difflock will get u further every day of the week, we've been there,tested it and that's why my mates 2014 wagon now has a maxidrive fitted to it, u guys obviously aren't doing serious offroad work

Originally Posted by Doc130

...I'm pretty sure u don't see comp trucks running traction control!! That's for a reason

Well you are wrong. The Lockless Monster built by Haultech ran TC and LSD diffs. Not only did it enter competitions it won them.

Haultech Lockless Monster | TTC2005 | Tuff Truck Challenge

, u guys obviously aren't doing serious offroad work

Lol. So when did you last compete in tough truck???

Edit: Pretty sure this one had TC + LSDs as well...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attac...p28_1_0401.jpg

I don't do comps so I don't see much advantage in a normal difflock over TC for my needs, but I can see how a rear Truetrac could be useful to stop wheelspin without using the brakes in slippery conditions when towing our camper trailer.

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Back to my earlier post in this thread...

I've got a full locker fitted to my 90's rear diff, not because I wanted a locker but because I needed a new diff and ARB's installed price was less than I could buy an OEM one and have an indie install it... - sounds crazy, but those are the facts.

Back to my point... I've now got a 4 pin full diff lock fitted and I've never needed to use it. The Puma's TC remains so good that I've never even got close to needing to engage the locker.

So, IMO there is no real need to install a full locker in a Puma. But seeing as I needed to fit a new diff, I would certainly have fitted an Ashcroft ATB as first choice, that is if I could find someone willing to install it at a reasonable price and offer some sort of warranty on their workmanship.

Having said that, I'm very happy with the install of the 4 pin ARB and any hint of backlash has gone as well. The 5 year warranty is also a decent bit of security.

Cheers,

Lou

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Cheers,

Lou[/QUOTE]

Could you expand on this, no one in W.A or Oz supporting Ashcroft? Looking at that brand myself.

What is the common definition of off road, I take it to mean cross country or 4wd circuit, not fire trails or tracks, which to me are roads? Genuine question.