Is there a simple common mod to make diff locked?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-27-2016, 12:13 PM

I know there is one for the exhaust where you just unplug but is there like a popular mod method to make your diff locked that's pretty simple?

THanks

feuer · 07-27-2016, 12:15 PM

What?

Antetokounmpo · 07-27-2016, 12:16 PM

...It's an open diff

jjbmuu · 07-27-2016, 12:29 PM

Lol how could you possibly compare an exhaust to a differential?

TrollToll · 07-27-2016, 12:30 PM

I get what he's asking. He is assuming that it's an electronic differential though.

davidwarren · 07-27-2016, 01:18 PM

You have two options- ruin your differential and weld the gears, or buy an LSD.

TrollToll · 07-27-2016, 02:16 PM

There is the whole "e diff" thing where the computer applies brakes at the spinning wheel so that the wheel with traction gets more torque, but it's not as good as a mechanical limited slip differential which doesn't require brakes to be applied. I'm sure it's possible to do something on the software side, but it won't be done because it isn't worth it.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-27-2016, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I'l have to keep it open.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-27-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel Toe

...It's an open diff

I know. I was wondering if there is a simple community mod to make it closed/locked . Looks like you didn't even read.

Antetokounmpo · 07-27-2016, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel Toe

...It's an open diff

I know. I was wondering if there is a simple community mod to make it closed/locked . Looks like you didn't even read.

That's the point... It can't lock. Maybe you should learn the mechanics of an open diff.

Varjo · 07-27-2016, 11:51 PM

Even if you could lock it... this would be horrible. There is a reason that vehicles with locking diffs don't lock them full-time on roads (this is why pickups have a selectable 4wd or 2wd mode).

At best, you'd have horrible wheel scrub every time you turned.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-28-2016, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel Toe

That's the point... It can't lock. Maybe you should learn the mechanics of an open diff.

Do you purposely not read? I was looking for a mod. Ex welding it or something else similar.

But I see it's not a simple job. That was the whole point of this thread. A simple mod to make the diff locked/closed instead of having to replace the whole thing.

Antetokounmpo · 07-28-2016, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Do you purposely not read? I was looking for a mod. Ex welding it or something else similar.

But I see it's not a simple job. That was the whole point of this thread. A simple mod to make the diff locked/closed instead of having to replace the whole thing.

Trust me, you don't want to weld it. Driving a locked diff car is miserable.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-28-2016, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heel Toe

Trust me, you don't want to weld it. Driving a locked diff car is miserable.

Yeah, I won't touch it after reading the thread, anyways it's not as simple either.

Fred_Boosted · 07-28-2016, 03:39 PM

There is, it's called LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL.

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