Diff Locks in High Lock

[matt_grenadier]

We need to be able to use the diff locks in high range locked center diff.

It's such a hassle, you approach a difficult section when you are in high lock, then you need to
- stop the vehicle
- get it in Neutral
- set the T case to low lock
- push the brake and put back to Drive
- now keep pusing the diff lock rear for 1 sec
- keep pushing the diff lock front for 1 sec

For a vehicle that is about simplification, this is such a hassle, also all the nanny systems in place are terribly annoying. And then you still need be lucky that your t-case shifts smooth to low range, this is known to be an issue, sometimes you need to keep the vehicle rolling a bit to be able to shift to low lock.

Like in old military vehicles like the bombardier iltis, this used to be so simple to get diff locks on, just flick 2 switches, and done, no conditions etc, and extra steps, no nannies.

Locking the diffs in the grenadier should be very simple, just push the diff lock button, and then done. Then you can also keep your momentum on the trails, no need for stopping.

Petition for this software change!

 

[Dokatd]

I 100% agree, but I understand the Ineos mentality. Realistically 99% of owners will use it wrong and try to claim warranty. It would never happen, but I would very quickly sign a "warranty voided" terms and conditions in regards to locker use. Some day maybe the CAN Bus will be fully decoded and we can create an electronic bypass.

 

[DaveB]

I have only used the centre lock in low range so far and haven't come across any time I wanted the centre or rear locked in high range.
I haven't driven on snow or high speed sand though.
Fastest I have gone with centre diff locked is about 60 KMH

What situation are you in that you are using high centre lock?

 

[Nevada Grenadier]

I mean you can use all 8 gears in Low and go 45 mph.

 

[Dokatd]

I have only used the centre lock in low range so far and haven't come across any time I wanted the centre or rear locked in high range.
I haven't driven on snow or high speed sand though.
Fastest I have gone with centre diff locked is about 60 KMH

What situation are you in that you are using high centre lock?

There are desert runs here in western US that can be run at 50+mph easily. That said, center lock is not overly necessary. My issue is not so much speed, but just any condition requirement.

Snow and Ice can be an issue as well but you better know what you're doing at speed with lockers on in snow or ice. Doing this in high range can most certainly be beneficial. Revving out at 45mph is not ideal.

 

[Max]

I have only used the centre lock in low range so far and haven't come across any time I wanted the centre or rear locked in high range.
I haven't driven on snow or high speed sand though.
Fastest I have gone with centre diff locked is about 60 KMH

What situation are you in that you are using high centre lock?

I find the centre lock high works well on long dirt road runs at speed because the ESC is switched off which avoids the braking and slowing down if you lose traction, which happens regularly on dirt and sand. Centre lock and Off road mode definately for sand, not sure about the snow but I think it would be the same.

 

[Dokatd]

I used center lock in my D90 all the time in snow and ice.

 

[AaronS]

I almost always lock the center diff when on dirt... I don't really pay attention, probably up to around 60-65mph.