Thread: 4x4 usefulness
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Old April 9th 09, 06:20 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
SnoMan
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Default 4x4 usefulness

On 4/2/2009 12:57 AM, Jeff wrote:

> Single-wheel-drive caused them to get stuck in almost anything.
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> JT
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Just for the record, there is no such thing as "single wheel drive" in a
vehicle like that. A open diff can only do one thing and that is send
the same amount of torque to BOTH wheels, no more, no less. A LSD, Posi
or locker can send more torque to one wheel than other one. To have one
wheel drive you would have to have a axle with a locker and a broken
axle on one side and then you would have 1WD. BTW, replacement lockers
actually are part time 1WD's in turns under limited power as they
"coast" outside wheel in a turn and drive inside one.
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