Thread: Lt230 locking transfer case,

I should also add its manual, transfer case question is prob stupid as its probebly what I have on there ATM. But diff locks, what else needs doing to make them reliable?

The advantage of locking the centre diff lock is it gives 50% drive to both front and rear axles. With it unlocked all the power will go the the axle of least resistance.

Yours being a D1 it already has the centre diff lock installed. You just push the little lever to the left and a yellow light comes up on the dash.

If your refering to Diff locks then that a whole other topic that a search will help you with.

Thanks bud, I've searched and searched bout diff lockers and have found opinions on brands etc, but can find nothing on fitting hints or difficulties? That's handy to know bout transfer lock, thanks again

No hints required, you either have them or you dont, personally a winch first would be a better option. Lots of posts about the different locker options which is only limited by $$$$ .

If you're extremely new to the 4x4 experience, I don't think you need front and rear diff lockers. Use the centre diff lock you already have for sure, but chances are if you're heading into terrain that requires a front and back locker with little to no experience, you're going to have much bigger problems that not having lockers.

I wouldn't say I'm an expert, but I've done my fair share of 4x4'ing now and I don't have either front or back lockers and I'm still not that worried about getting them either. There is SO much to experience before you need to seriously consider getting front or rear lockers. And SO much other gear I would buy first.

That's my 2 cents.

To answer your original question - what is the advantage of the transfer (centre diff) locker: It's particularly useful going up a steep hill. In this case, all the weight will be on the rear wheels and the front wheels will receive all the power and start spinning. Lock the transfer box and you get 50/50 power front/rear regardless of weight or traction.
This can also be useful on any slippery surface where you're likely to encounter wheel spin on either front or back for the same reasons I've just mentioned.

Just never engage the lock on tarmac.