winch vs. lockers
06-13-2008, 06:50 AM
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winch vs. lockers
In the near future, i'll be looking to purchase either a winch and heavy duty bumber, or a LSD for my new jeep. I'm clueless as the total cost including install on the LSD, but have a good idea of the winch. I was wondering, which one would be the better buy for my new jeep thats going to see light mud but regular trail use? I should mention too it will see alot of soft sand too.
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06-13-2008, 07:05 AM
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1. LSD is not a "locker"
2. I would recommend the winch first, and locker later (I'm not saying I would actually do it in this order because lockers add more "fun factor." It's just that I RECOMMEND them in that order). Lockers do keep you from getting stuck as often, but when you ARE stuck, it's usually worse than if you didn't have lockers.
2. I would recommend the winch first, and locker later (I'm not saying I would actually do it in this order because lockers add more "fun factor." It's just that I RECOMMEND them in that order). Lockers do keep you from getting stuck as often, but when you ARE stuck, it's usually worse than if you didn't have lockers.
06-13-2008, 07:13 AM
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if i remember correctly... lockers make all wheels spin at same speed regardless of traction or not
LSD... transfers power to wheels that are getting traction and away from those slipping
i think
LSD... transfers power to wheels that are getting traction and away from those slipping
i think
06-13-2008, 07:19 AM
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LSD's use friction (inside the differential) to transfer power away from a slipping wheel and to the one with traction. Although they are helpful, they never fully lock the axle shafts together. A locker (automatic or selectable) has the ability fo fully lock the axleshafts together, guaranteeing that both wheels are turning (like a spool). Lockers still allow for speed differentiation between the wheels under normal operation (either manually via a switch, or automatically).
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1. LSD is not a "locker"
2. I would recommend the winch first, and locker later (I'm not saying I would actually do it in this order because lockers add more "fun factor." It's just that I RECOMMEND them in that order). Lockers do keep you from getting stuck as often, but when you ARE stuck, it's usually worse than if you didn't have lockers.
2. I would recommend the winch first, and locker later (I'm not saying I would actually do it in this order because lockers add more "fun factor." It's just that I RECOMMEND them in that order). Lockers do keep you from getting stuck as often, but when you ARE stuck, it's usually worse than if you didn't have lockers.
X2. Unless you always wheel with others (which you should), then I might make a case for lockers, but a winch is definitely a "safer" option to have.