Re: Where's my LSD?

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Mon Feb 07 2005 - 13:37:57 EST

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andy levy <andy-dml@levyclan.us> wrote:
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: My understanding is that this is supposed to happen, up to a point, then
: the LSD will kick in and both wheels will drive. I don't think this
: ever happened. Did I not get enough spin, or does it sound like
: something is up w/ the LSD unit?

The LSD is sort've a compromize between open and a locker -
it does distribute the power more evenly, however, if one
tire unloads completely, you've basically got an open diff
again. I believe the LSD requires partial traction from both
wheels in order to function.

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