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Shock extenders question
- TomDK
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01 Feb 2017 17:46 #177622
by TomDK
Replied by TomDK on topic Shock extenders question
But why would you want that on a jimny? Makes no sense as there's no need for a locked centre diff on a Jimny as front and rear diffs are locked together when in 4H or 4L.
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01 Feb 2017 17:54 #177623
by mlines
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Shock extenders question
The only reason for a central diff would be so you can drive in 4wd on the road. The jimny effectively has a locked central diff already because the t-box locks the front to the rear
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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01 Feb 2017 17:55 #177624
by 1066Boy
Replied by 1066Boy on topic Shock extenders question
Yes but you can still lose traction by spinning one wheel on an axle as an open diff will tend to send
power to the easiest route or path of least resistance. A locker or LSD in the diff solves this problem.
I know the Jimny has no centre diff but other things I have owned have.
power to the easiest route or path of least resistance. A locker or LSD in the diff solves this problem.
I know the Jimny has no centre diff but other things I have owned have.
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01 Feb 2017 17:55 #177626
by Daniel30
Replied by Daniel30 on topic Shock extenders question
He doesn't he just said he misses it from his other motors that he has had in the time he has been able to drive

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01 Feb 2017 17:56 #177627
by TomDK
Replied by TomDK on topic Shock extenders question
Now you're talking about two different things. A Centre diff and a diff locker. And yes of course. Any 4x4 will benefit from a diff locker.
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