Should I put a locker in the front or rear?

Generally, you will always have one front and one rear wheel firmly on the ground. So to a great extent, significant traction will be added by locking either axle. So, if you tend to carry a lot more weight in the rear of the vehicle, more traction will be offered by a rear Air Locker.

Does the patrol have diff lock?

Not all versions of all 4X4s have diff-locks. Look for a button like this on a Nissan Y62 Patrol. There are no production 4X4s which have lockers on the front axle and not the rear, it’s always rear axle only, or both axles, and you have to engage the rear before you can engage the front.

What is the difference between center diff lock and rear diff lock?

Unlike front and rear differentials, though, a centre diff will split power 50/50 front to rear instead of side to side of each axle. A centre diff lock is essential to ensure drive to both the front and rear axles; although, diff locks front and rear are still required to spread drive evenly from side to side.

How important is a rear locker?

Lockers make a huge difference off-road because they double your traction by spinning both tires. If you hang a tire in the air with an open differential, it will just spin while the other tire sits still. Adding a locking differential means that both tires turn at the same speed, regardless of the situation.

Is a front locking differential necessary?

Four-wheel drive vehicles that drive off-road often use a locking differential to keep from getting stuck when driving on loose, muddy, or rocky terrain. Locking differentials are considered essential equipment for serious off-road driving.

Do GQ patrols have diff lock?

Suits: Nissan Patrol GQ or GU with H233B size rear diff. This is the REAR diff lock to suit above Nissan Patrols. These E Lockers are Australian Made, and are an electromagnetic locking diff, hence the name E Locker. It requires no compressor or air lines, so completely different compared to the ARB Locker.

Do lockers help in mud?

Lockers will definitely help in mud. However, front being locked will make it hard to steer left and right and sometimes you have to saw the wheel to get unstuck. So, use as necessary.

Does 4×2 have diff-lock?

If you’ve got a 4×2 Hilux or a Prado, or one of the other members of the Toyota 4×4 and bakkie range, you’ve probably got a little button on the dashboard that activates a diff-lock. As the name suggests, a diff-lock locks the axle so that the two wheels turn at the same speeds.

Do all 4WD have Centre diff lock?

Centre diff locks are only applicable to all wheel drive (AWD) or constant 4WD vehicles or vehicles that have the capability of delivering that sort of drive.

Do all 80 series have center diff lock?

Yes all 80’s have a lockable center diff. 91-92 have a Center Diff Lock switch and no locking front and rear diff.

Does the 89 GQ have a rear diff lock?

My 89 gq has the factory rear diff lock, but it’s vacumm operated. Would of been better if it was in the front. It also has the rear stabiliser release.

What is an automatic differential locker for off-road?

LOKKA is an automatic differential locker that is invaluable for Off-Roading. Whether fitted to front, rear or both differentials, Traction Performance is significantly improved in all realms of 4×4 and 2×4 performance activity.

Do you need a rear locker on a patrol?

I have to admit that my Patrol is an open wheeler and that its factory rear locker is very useful when required , but im am with the front is better to have in my opinion . We found the Cape to be nothing like we had expected it to be. No need for a locker anywhere. Everyone I spoke to in a Patrol didn’t have any issues with anything.

Should I go for a front or rear airlocker?

Go the front as the Nissan LSD is the best in the business. If you have two ARB airlocker you need to engauge the rear before the front with engauge. It is just the way the wiring harness is. No problems with only one locker. If you are only ever going to get one then make it the front.