On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:47:02 -0600 Terrible Tom wrote:
> Gary Hedlin wrote:
> >
> > jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> >
> >> As far as the rest of the drivetrain goes, having the diff
> >> grenade in such a fashion as to lock everything up would be
> >> the same as just mashing the brakes and locking up both rear
> >> tires, right? Granted, doing that frequently probably isn't
> >> the healthiest thing you can do for a vehicle, but when put
> >> into that context, it doesn't seem quite as harmful, somehow.
> >> If I were driving along at 60mph, slammed on the brakes and
> >> kept the rear locked up until I came to a stop, I certainly
> >> wouldn't expect to have to service the trans or transfer case
> >> afterwards. (I could be wrong.) :-)
>
> Very good point Jon - I had not thought about it that way. I was
> trying to imagine in my addle brain - the things that would
> happen in the driveline if the rear wheels were to lock up. The
> brakes sinario seems to work well. I agree - I doubt its the
> case of the driveline failure.
On the other hand, it probably grenaded with the engine putting
out a lot of torque, which is different than while braking. And
braking does take some time, whereas the grenade may have happened
fast.
Eric
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