Why would you want to lock the rear differential?
The diff lock forces all wheels to spin at the same speed, regardless of traction. A locking differential ensures that maximum power is put into all wheels, providing a much needed boost to your forward propulsion.
Should you weld your differential?
Welding the differential will put a large amount of stress on these components and the last thing you want is your left axle crumbling to bits mid corner. Get under there, make sure everything’s secure and in good condition. For god sake, weld the differential properly or get someone who knows what they’re doing.
Where does the noise from the rear differential come from?
A wheel-bearing noise will come from one of the axles, which means it’s going to sound louder on one side of your vehicle than the other. Meanwhile, a rear differential noise is going to come from the differential housing.
What causes a rear differential to go bad?
A limited slip differential is a type of differential that limits the independency of the driven wheels that are on the same axle. So, while open differential sends power to the wheel with the least amount resistance, LSD distributes the power and torque between the wheels and the car is able to move while the one with open diff would be stuck.
When to use rear differential on 4 wheel drive?
Then rear differential lockers are engaged when you want to overcome an off-road obstacle slowly without any damage.
How does a locking differential on a car work?
By locking a front or rear differential it allows the axle to turn both wheels simultaneously at the same speed irrespective of traction differences. If you would like to know more about how a locking differential works and when it is appropriate to use, continue reading… How does electronic locking differential work?
Can a high pinion differential be used in the rear axle?
We will not warranty a High Pinion differential if used in the rear axle. The purpose of the reverse rotation of the High Pinion is to maximize strength when used in the front axle, but the opposite is true in that this results in maximum weakness when used in the rear axle.
Then rear differential lockers are engaged when you want to overcome an off-road obstacle slowly without any damage.
By locking a front or rear differential it allows the axle to turn both wheels simultaneously at the same speed irrespective of traction differences. If you would like to know more about how a locking differential works and when it is appropriate to use, continue reading… How does electronic locking differential work?
Why do I need a break in for my differential?
All new gear sets require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. Any overloading or over-heating will cause the gear oil to break down and cause undue stress to the ring & pinion gears. Please follow these guidelines to insure proper break-in: