Murphy's law at work!!

[bison]

I know I pulled this from a thread that was like 60 years old but if this is how the CAD works, then why not just lock it up and forget it. if one axle is still turning the diff then the drag (the only reason to unlock the front axle is to reduce the drag leaving it locked up causes) is still present, you are still spinning the ring gear.......

I don't even see how this stops the diff from turning the front driveshaft so not only are you spinning the ring gear with a diff full of fluid but you are aslo turning the pinion gear that is hooked to a drive shaft that is spinning the front axle side of the transfer case.

nowhere does this system reduce drag...... all it does is reduce wear to one side of the axle......

would it not be better to just lock up the front and forget it? Then the wear would be the same and in motion engagement of the T-case would be smoother....... so what is the reason for the CAD? seems like its only purpose is to have another expensive to fail causing the owner to have to go to the Dealership to get it fixed .........

exactly my line of thinking, i have eliminated a few vac actuators on dodge front axles that do the same thing,only the connection is made halfway in the 2 piece pass side drive shaft,by welding 2 collars together so both shafts are permanently locked together.
Altough our trucks seem to have the habit of frontwheel hopping when cornered sharp with front axle engaged.

 

[bison]

Naw, it can be done at -40, just do it quickly):h

ever tried taking a:shiiiiiite: outdoors in these temps:drama:

 

[Big T]

ever tried taking a:shiiiiiite: outdoors in these temps:drama:

No. Coldest I've been in is -11 while skiing at Alta, Utah with 20 mph wind. Effin cold for sure. I'd piss in that if necesary, but I'd find a warm place to crank a :shiiiiiite:

 

[Mudbath]

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Boy, sure glad I got this figured out because this thread has really a lot of crap lately! :shiiiiiite: oooops there is some more