Diff Locks in High Lock

[matt_grenadier]

Not many vehicles use mechanical diff locks anymore.
They are either electric or pneumatic.
Even the ones with a simple selector still have electric controls.
The flashing lights are the problem.
Just ignore them

No, i mean that the grenadier does not rely on traction control options like the modern land cruiser or defender, therefore, it should be a very easy process to lock the diffs.

 

[matt_grenadier]

I'm a real fan of low range. I use it practically always when speed is anyhow slow and conditions may get suddenly worse. And CDL is used way before it will be needed.

I also noted the high revs but they are needed with automatic gearbox to avoid unneccesary stopping of the car because lack of torque. But I use manual shifting on easy tracks to keep revs reasonable. And for more difficult ones I either downshift in advance or use D.

Yes indeed, manual shifting in Low range to keep revs under control seems like the way to go! Thanks for your response!

 

[landmannnn]

Really, i have never heard of such cases. If we can operate a 2.7 ton truck safely on the roads, sure we can also safely operate 2 buttons to lock the diff. It's not rocket science.

I have done a lot of offroad driving with military jeeps, where you could lock front and rear with a mechanical switch. Very easy to operate, no safety conditions, never had any problems myself, or any one i knew.

Actually fairly common amongst the pickup fraternity.
Actually from personal experience, I had a battle with several of my colleagues using pickups to go airport airside. The left their Toyota in 4hi all the time, complaining about the steering too. Being a Toyota it just wrecked the front tyres.