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Posted by: Bear4570
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Originally posted by: yearmax
I can understand the steering issue. As for slow speeds .. How slow? I am not looking to be going really fast as I have the wife with me most of the time and even alone I am not looking to do more the 25 maybe 30. Also for the stress what stress would it cause? What would be the difference from a machine with the lockers?
Thank you in advance for any help and answers.
The sticker on my insturment pod says "No faster the 10 mph or 16 kph with the locker engage".
Posted by: Williebee
Go to a dealer and ask for a test ride on one with a locker and try riding with locker off and then locker on , you'll see and feel the difference in a hurry ; the steering alone will convince you of what everyone is talking about ! Now don't get me wrong a diff lock is great to have when needed it'll get you out of a jam , i have a 2006 AC 400 FIS with the diff lock ; but i've only had to use it a half dozen time's since i bought it new feb. 7th 2006 ! I'll put it to you this way with the locker on it's like driving a car or truck with a broken power steering belt ! ...............williebee
Posted by: JimJa
If you permanently lock the front axle you'll be sorry - trust me on this. For the very small amount of time the lock is needed, driving with it locked the other 99% of the time just isn't worth it. If you don't have a manual lock on your machine, trade up. Believe they started in '04. I'm willing to bet the reason the owner's manual indicates not to drive above 10 MPH is due to safety reasons. On pavement you'll put a significant torque on the rotating parts and may break something, but more likely you'll just wear out your tires quickly, in addition to giving yourself arms like Arnold very quickly.
Posted by: v2rider
Im sure there is a way to do it, but that would suck to steer all the time. And you would always be limited to low speed, and strain on the machine
Posted by: v2rider
With the locker engaged, the manual says 10mph max. That may be partial to safety, but i know it cant be good for it to be ALWAYS locked in. Im not an ATV mechanic, but im sure one will chime in shortly. What ATV do you own? The ACs have a diff locker on them
Posted by: v2rider
The 01 will not have a diff locker.
Posted by: caperinmuskoka
In 2006 the A/C V.P. 400 model has Full time 4x4 ....What system does this use........True 4x4 or is this Limit.slip.......Thanks....Caper........
Posted by: GreenAC4004x4
Locked diffs will prematurely wear out front end items... bearings, joints, gears etc.... not worth it... too much strain on the front...
Posted by: yearmax
I was wondering if the same could be done on an ATV as a regular 4x4 truck... I have seen where some people end up welding the differenial so that it is always locked up. Sort of a poor mans locker.
Can this be done on an ATV ?
Posted by: yearmax
I can understand the steering issue. As for slow speeds .. How slow? I am not looking to be going really fast as I have the wife with me most of the time and even alone I am not looking to do more the 25 maybe 30. Also for the stress what stress would it cause? What would be the difference from a machine with the lockers?
Thank you in advance for any help and answers.
Posted by: yearmax
I have an 01' 400 manual. I am asking because I got stuck the other day ( due to my stipidity ) and as I was tryng to get unstuck ...Long story I noticed it almost like limited slip.
I may be wrong and just tired when I was looking but just checking.
Posted by: yearmax
Thank you all for the advise. I guess it would be a great way to work out fast but also to spend more money than what I would be saving. Thanks again. As for trading up that will take some time ...
Thank you
Posted by: quarterwavedave
I just picked up my 2006 500 4x4 auto last week out of the crate. I have already put 30 miles on it and most of that was in 4 low and beleive me, I have had to use the locking front end several times. It is cool to be able to lock and unlock the front at will. The back is locked solid at all times. We still have a little snow left in the foot hills here and locking in the front diff can either make or break your forward motion. You had better be aimed in the direction you want to be headed before you flip the lock lever or you may not attain it after! Have fun and keep the rubber side down..
