Anyone Installed an ARB Rear Locker on LR3
Rock Crawling
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From: NorCal
Snow is interesting. This is one of those occasions where if the conditions are right -- it's actually a benefit to NOT have lockers.
On a slippery surface that is slightly offcamber, it can be beneficial to not have lockers at all, simply because if one wheel isn't spinning it's acting as more of a brace to the pull of the side.
My club had done a run in some good deep snow -- some of the unlocked guys faired better (once they got rolling, of course) simply because of that off camber sliding toward trees...
Someday, I'll make a trek out to Moab.
Dave
On a slippery surface that is slightly offcamber, it can be beneficial to not have lockers at all, simply because if one wheel isn't spinning it's acting as more of a brace to the pull of the side.
My club had done a run in some good deep snow -- some of the unlocked guys faired better (once they got rolling, of course) simply because of that off camber sliding toward trees...
Someday, I'll make a trek out to Moab.
Dave
Last edited by Zelatore; Nov 20, 2015 at 12:12 AM.
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This is in contradiction to Volkov's story. Hmmm...
Rock Crawling
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From: NorCal
If we get the promised El Nino rains/snows, it might just be pics of us digging our way up the access roads without ever even reaching the actual trail!
Rock Crawling
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From: Northeastern, CT
Different terrain and different types of snow can make all of the difference. slushy snow is way different than fluffy snow, and a 5-10 degree pitch to the left on an incline can be a completely different hillclimb with lockers, as the whole truck may slide to the left as it loses traction. Watch any of the hardcore offroad videos - watch the front of a truck on an obstacle just make no forward progress yet slide to the left or right off a rock, simply because of wheelspin.
I'm certainly not saying don't get lockers -- They help more than they're a hindrance, but good driving skill will get you quite a bit further than many would expect.
Dave
I'm certainly not saying don't get lockers -- They help more than they're a hindrance, but good driving skill will get you quite a bit further than many would expect.
Dave
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Hmmm....now I'm wondering which region has the best drivers.
The So Cal guys and AZ guys have dry conditions with rocks and hills. The CO and UT guys have lots of variety and plenty of trails between Moab and Teluride (I know the geography I'm saying those locations and things in between are accessible). Us PAC NW guys get a little bit of everything but mostly have to deal with trees, mud, roots, wet rocks and narrow trails and hills.
It's an interesting question. I've walked over many an obstacle myself, that others have flailed over...Jeep, Rover, Hummer or otherwise.
The So Cal guys and AZ guys have dry conditions with rocks and hills. The CO and UT guys have lots of variety and plenty of trails between Moab and Teluride (I know the geography I'm saying those locations and things in between are accessible). Us PAC NW guys get a little bit of everything but mostly have to deal with trees, mud, roots, wet rocks and narrow trails and hills.
It's an interesting question. I've walked over many an obstacle myself, that others have flailed over...Jeep, Rover, Hummer or otherwise.
Rock Crawling
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From: NorCal
Where is the 'stirring the ****' emogi?
I can assure you *I* am not the best driver, regardless of where NorCal may rank. I'd say we are most like you in the PNW, only with more rocks. You know, sort of between the PNW and SoCal. Funny how that worked out.
I can assure you *I* am not the best driver, regardless of where NorCal may rank. I'd say we are most like you in the PNW, only with more rocks. You know, sort of between the PNW and SoCal. Funny how that worked out.
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