Thread: Maxidrive Non Lock

Originally Posted by sclarke

i have Arb in 2 cars and yeah they engage no problem, but if there is a pressure leak it may drop out.... Maxi dont....

The compressor wont let it get below 70psi or something. My old compressors tank used to leak, though it never affected the locker....well, until it spat the conrod at least.

Well read all this now and have a few quick questions...

1. Who started this thread?
2. What was the issue again?
3. Have you managed to sort it out from suggestions here?
4. Is the ongoing diatribe embedded in this thread ****ting you off yet?
5. Thought about installing a detroit so we can put the maxi/arb debate to rest?
6. Anyone able to read between the lines and see what i'm suggesting here with this post?

I'll have a guess.....

Originally Posted by Outlaw

Well read all this now and have a few quick questions...

1. Who started this thread? Greg
2. What was the issue again? His Maxidrive didn't engauge on the hill run at the Zookhana
3. Have you managed to sort it out from suggestions here? No
4. Is the ongoing diatribe embedded in this thread ****ting you off yet? Outrage would be a better word, though personally I've been laughing my head off at it.
5. Thought about installing a detroit so we can put the maxi/arb debate to rest? That's offensive...
6. Anyone able to read between the lines and see what i'm suggesting here with this post? Yes, and selectable lockers will always be better!

Thanks Outlaw.... this is getting crazy.....

That was an entertaining bit of reading,

So heres my 2c,

Although I don't own one but have studied the way they engage and disengage, and having familiarity with the ARB product, that Maxi is by design going to take longer to engage and disengage due also to loaded up axle twist torque in the splined region of the long axle versions. Possibly also applies in the RR short axle, but only I guess with BIG tyres. This would make the locking collar harder to travel along the spline. Also, there is a whole lot more movement required in the Maxi system. This has to by design create more friction and loads to overcome=time.
I also believe that Maxidrive has the best indicator design. Light not on? Difflock NOT IN.
But, I have a Detroit in my Sals,(Sorry for swearing Slunnie) so I am only putting in my observations here.

JC

Originally Posted by r.over

Do you actually think before you write.

Originally Posted by r.over

That is pretty much what you write each post.

Originally Posted by justinc

That was an entertaining bit of reading,

So heres my 2c,

Although I don't own one but have studied the way they engage and disengage, and having familiarity with the ARB product, that Maxi is by design going to take longer to engage and disengage due also to loaded up axle twist torque in the splined region of the long axle versions. Possibly also applies in the RR short axle, but only I guess with BIG tyres. This would make the locking collar harder to travel along the spline. Also, there is a whole lot more movement required in the Maxi system. This has to by design create more friction and loads to overcome=time.
I also believe that Maxidrive has the best indicator design. Light not on? Difflock NOT IN.
But, I have a Detroit in my Sals,(Sorry for swearing Slunnie) so I am only putting in my observations here.

JC

Nothing much at all to do with axle twist, its the style of the dog and the use of a few "s of vacuum, vs 100psi

How is my detroit?, I wanna see it in action in March

Originally Posted by sclarke

Thanks Outlaw.... this is getting crazy.....

What, are you feeling left out that there is an argument that does not involve you.