2nd gen. IFS Aussie locker installed
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LOL, good question. I am not, other than I had just installed the IFS locker and was trying to test it. When it behaved very differently than I expected I was concerned. I posted here and the point of the transfer case NOT being a center diff came up and it all made sense
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Yeah, you can't test a front locker on the pavement. Hell, you're not even suppose to engage 4WD on the pavement without the locker. If you're looking to test it, definitely go somewhere off the pavement. Typical characteristics of a front locker is ratcheting, clanking, and popping. Plus, you won't be able to turn the steering wheel.
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So, to cap off this thread.
I made it to some trails and am happy to report that the front locker behaved as expected. So, as ridiculouse as it behaved on pavement and my lawn, it is just right in the dirt.
One thing, I found myself shifting to 2WD more often, like on open dirt roads, especially when going a bit fast. The steering is very tight and tends to pull back to center with the 4x4 engaged.
All in all, I put the car in some places that it wouldn't make with just the rear locker and 4x4. The both axles being locked makes the 4Runner a very, very capable offroader.
I made it to some trails and am happy to report that the front locker behaved as expected. So, as ridiculouse as it behaved on pavement and my lawn, it is just right in the dirt.
One thing, I found myself shifting to 2WD more often, like on open dirt roads, especially when going a bit fast. The steering is very tight and tends to pull back to center with the 4x4 engaged.
All in all, I put the car in some places that it wouldn't make with just the rear locker and 4x4. The both axles being locked makes the 4Runner a very, very capable offroader.
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So, to cap off this thread.
I made it to some trails and am happy to report that the front locker behaved as expected. So, as ridiculouse as it behaved on pavement and my lawn, it is just right in the dirt.
One thing, I found myself shifting to 2WD more often, like on open dirt roads, especially when going a bit fast. The steering is very tight and tends to pull back to center with the 4x4 engaged.
All in all, I put the car in some places that it wouldn't make with just the rear locker and 4x4. The both axles being locked makes the 4Runner a very, very capable offroader.
I made it to some trails and am happy to report that the front locker behaved as expected. So, as ridiculouse as it behaved on pavement and my lawn, it is just right in the dirt.
One thing, I found myself shifting to 2WD more often, like on open dirt roads, especially when going a bit fast. The steering is very tight and tends to pull back to center with the 4x4 engaged.
All in all, I put the car in some places that it wouldn't make with just the rear locker and 4x4. The both axles being locked makes the 4Runner a very, very capable offroader.
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Gevo- check out Marlin crawler for the twin sticks they cover a wide range so prob have your auto
edit: actually check out your preferred place they pretty much all have there own variant. (Front range, trail-gear, inchworm, could even make your own if u got skills)
"too much work" is a relative term. Depending on your application/style it could be worth the work for you and not so much for someone else.
edit: actually check out your preferred place they pretty much all have there own variant. (Front range, trail-gear, inchworm, could even make your own if u got skills)
"too much work" is a relative term. Depending on your application/style it could be worth the work for you and not so much for someone else.
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