So the ass end doesn't come around on you when you lock-em up with a load.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Jon <jonsdak@midmaine.com>
To: DiRT <dirt@mailman.xmission.com>; dakota-truck@buffnet.net
<dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2002 9:54 PM
Subject: DML: Rear-wheel antilocks?
>Hey DiRT/DML:
>
>I realized a few days ago, when trying to find my elusive coolant leak that
>turned out to be the impeller shaft seal on the water pump, that my truck
>has RWAL. I see the ABS light every time I start the truck, so I knew it
>had them, but the rear-axle thing mystifies me.
>Recently in driver's ed, the explanation of purpose for ABS was to prevent
>lockup, thus shortening stopping distance and maintaining steering
>capability in a panic stop situation.
>So, I would think that, if ABS was to live on only one axle, it'd be the
>front, since a) that's the axle that steers, and b) up to 70% of your
>braking power can come from the fronts, depending on how the truck's brakes
>are.
>So, I guess my question is, is this just another bonehead Chrysler thing
(My
>truck's not german, woo-hoo!), or is there a hidden purpose that I'm
missing
>for these?
>Thanks
>Later,
>Jon
>jonsdak@midmaine.com
>The Dodge Diesel Website
>http://www.dieseldodge.com
>1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
>Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
>license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
BugShield
>
>
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