Thread: TC plus centre diff lock - when?

Originally Posted by n plus one

Jeez, what a schmoozel!

Lock the TC whenever it's likely you will get significant variation in at least one of your wheel's rotational speed (ie lifting a wheel, some wheels on slippery mud while others are on rock/the road) other than that, leave the TC alone UNLESS you are one of those people who prefer the handling on gravel roads with the TC locked (some do, some don't) others don't. This last point is a handling issue NOT a wear issue.

Got it - Thanks

Originally Posted by Col 110

I suppose I am getting a bit confused about the risks of engaging or not engaging CDL when on hard dirt.

Assuming you are travelling at (say) 40 - 60Kph I would not expect wheel spin on that type of surface - so do I need to worry about CDL. Or is my assumption wrong and thus you need the CDL locked as it does not handle the slip you might get on hard packed dirt roads.

AT the end of the day it is personal choice the majority say ya and i do at any given speed for the handling factor on dirt my personal opinion.
Id say give it a go if it works for you all good if not dont its that easy
For Me any dirt road tc in

So - I am sure this is documented else where, but....

What speed can you you engage the CDL - and do you need to use the clutch for CDL.

Originally Posted by Col 110

So - I am sure this is documented else where, but....

What speed can you you engage the CDL - and do you need to use the clutch for CDL.

Read your owners manual

Originally Posted by jackdef90

Read your owners manual

Thanks - I pick the car up on Wednesday - was that really a useful reply?

Originally Posted by rick130

I'm the usual lone dissenting voice, but i hate the CDL engaged on dirt, prefer an open centre diff (and much prefer an ATB )

Too much understeer for this little black duck with the CDL locked.

yes your the odd one lol


i assume you are talking about a 130, if so you are not the first 130 driver who has said the same thing. must be the wheelbase, or you drive like wooden legs are cheep

my county is like driving on rails with the cdl in. under-steers when cdl is out.

Double post

Originally Posted by Col 110

So - I am sure this is documented else where, but....

What speed can you you engage the CDL - and do you need to use the clutch for CDL.

No clutch and any speed on the fly off or on