LT230 Centre diff damage

**rick130** · 22nd December 2011, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Dougal

I have the same front tyre traction issues towing. But I could avoid it if I wanted to.

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As I mentioned earlier, a Quaife ATB centre diff fixes that, juts don't look at the $$$$$

**uninformed** · 22nd December 2011, 06:46 PM

I do more towing than most here and haven't suffered this issue.....but only have a 2.8tgv with 3 inch exhaust

**rick130** · 22nd December 2011, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by uninformed

I do more towing than most here and haven't suffered this issue.....but only have a 2.8tgv with 3 inch exhaust

Wheelbase and rear spring rate makes a big difference with weight transfer (pitch and squat) though mate

**Dougal** · 22nd December 2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by uninformed

I do more towing than most here and haven't suffered this issue.....but only have a 2.8tgv with 3 inch exhaust

Moving to a wetter climate helps.

**uninformed** · 22nd December 2011, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by rick130

Wheelbase and rear spring rate makes a big difference with weight transfer (pitch and squat) though mate

Can you explain more on this please?

**rick130** · 22nd December 2011, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by uninformed

Can you explain more on this please?

The center of gravity is the fulcrum point through which the vehicle's weight is multiplied by dynamic forces. In particular, the higher the CG point is, the greater the effect of the forces. Reduce the CG height reduces the product of the forces and vehicle weight. The longer the wheelbase and wider the track in relation to the height of the center of gravity, the more resistance the car has to weight transfer. They behave as counteracting lateral levers to the vertical lever of the center of gravity point.

TurnFast! • Weight Transfer

**PAT303** · 23rd December 2011, 06:10 PM

Living where I live and doing the driving I do I'd never change either of my defenders to two wheel drive.I've just driven from Newman to Cessnock via a very wet center and the handling and grip is what it's all about.I've never had the axle tramping problem either and my Tdi will have it's TC recoed the same way it was made. Pat

**wagoo** · 23rd December 2011, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by PAT303

Living where I live and doing the driving I do I'd never change either of my defenders to two wheel drive.I've just driven from Newman to Cessnock via a very wet center and the handling and grip is what it's all about. Pat

Just select 4wd on a selectable 4wd vehicle! What's so difficult about that?
Bill.

**Dougal** · 24th December 2011, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by wagoo

Just select 4wd on a selectable 4wd vehicle! What's so difficult about that?
Bill.

On slow and tight work the selectable 4wd vehicle refuses to turn like it should. On hard surfaces where the traction is still needed (i.e towing heavy loads uphill) selectable 4wd would be chewing up tyres. On even moderately steep loose surfaces the selectable 4wd vehicle digs the road up on every corner.

Fulltime 4wd in these cases turn like they should, have the traction to move loads on hard surfaces without needing to be locked up and don't dig tracks up when cornering.

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