| Re: Running Lockers in 4HI (rubicon) [message #777047] |
Thu, 13 July 2006 19:14 |
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I've read all the posts and feel that being able to engage lockers in 4H
would be a nice additional tool in my kit. And, Aaron, thanks for the
information on how to do it.
It will be up to me as to how to wisely and safely use that tool. Most
tools can be dangerous if used improperly or unwisely. Winches, for
example, and also jacks, chain saws, shovels and tow ropes.
I sometimes get into long steep uphills where there is quite a bit of loose
dirt and sometimes across stretches of soft sand. No need for 4L but it
would sure be nice to kick in the rear locker, and maybe the front, for a
little bit.
I'd also like to think that most serious 4wd'ers have the common sense to
use their tools safely but then I also believe in the tooth fairy, the
Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus.
Happy Trails,
Ralph
04 Rubicon
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| Re: Running Lockers in 4HI (rubicon) [message #777048 ] |
Thu, 13 July 2006 19:23 |
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If I put a locker into my CJ7, I would fully expect to be able to turn
it on and off in any range I was in. Up here in Canada it is common to
be running at 60+ mph in 4x4 for extended times. I really don't have
issues with my open diffs at those speeds, she tracks nice. I wouldn't
want to be locked then, but sure can see some times when high and locked
would be handy.
Mike
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Pumper Hinkle wrote:
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> I've read all the posts and feel that being able to engage lockers in 4H
> would be a nice additional tool in my kit. And, Aaron, thanks for the
> information on how to do it.
>
> It will be up to me as to how to wisely and safely use that tool. Most
> tools can be dangerous if used improperly or unwisely. Winches, for
> example, and also jacks, chain saws, shovels and tow ropes.
>
> I sometimes get into long steep uphills where there is quite a bit of loose
> dirt and sometimes across stretches of soft sand. No need for 4L but it
> would sure be nice to kick in the rear locker, and maybe the front, for a
> little bit.
>
> I'd also like to think that most serious 4wd'ers have the common sense to
> use their tools safely but then I also believe in the tooth fairy, the
> Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus.
>
> Happy Trails,
> Ralph
> 04 Rubicon
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| Re: Running Lockers in 4HI (rubicon) [message #777049 ] |
Thu, 13 July 2006 19:20 |
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A rear locker in 4hi is fine. I'm just saying that if you forget to
disengage the front locker at 35mph and you go to make a turn, you are going
to be one unhappy dude. So I suppose it would be safe to have it as long as
you made sure to turn it on and off at the correct times.
Carl
"Pumper Hinkle" <ralphcompton [at] juno.com> wrote in message
news:acvtg.8080$cd3.535 [at] newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> I've read all the posts and feel that being able to engage lockers in 4H
> would be a nice additional tool in my kit. And, Aaron, thanks for the
> information on how to do it.
>
> It will be up to me as to how to wisely and safely use that tool. Most
> tools can be dangerous if used improperly or unwisely. Winches, for
> example, and also jacks, chain saws, shovels and tow ropes.
>
> I sometimes get into long steep uphills where there is quite a bit of
> loose dirt and sometimes across stretches of soft sand. No need for 4L
> but it would sure be nice to kick in the rear locker, and maybe the front,
> for a little bit.
>
> I'd also like to think that most serious 4wd'ers have the common sense to
> use their tools safely but then I also believe in the tooth fairy, the
> Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus.
>
> Happy Trails,
> Ralph
> 04 Rubicon
>
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| Re: Running Lockers in 4HI (rubicon) [message #777129 ] |
Fri, 14 July 2006 20:01 |
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Good Point!
Where I would envision using lockers and 4H would be where I probably
wouldn't get out of 1st gear anyway. Maybe 2nd, max.
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| Re: Running Lockers in 4HI (rubicon) [message #777178 ] |
Sat, 15 July 2006 05:24 |
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Pumper Hinkle proclaimed:
> Good Point!
>
> Where I would envision using lockers and 4H would be where I probably
> wouldn't get out of 1st gear anyway. Maybe 2nd, max.
On some heavy but not deep snow conditions, with caution that in the
hands of an unskilled driver it is a great way to quickly explore the
ditches. Also on really dry sand where again there are no severe
corners or ups and downs to worry about.
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