I've heard a lot of talk about traction control vs. diff locks in referance to the NT Pajero and always assumed the diff lock would be better for most things, but I came across a situation on a trip the other day where the traction proved better.
I was out with the Mudgee 4x4 club on a social trip with the kids in the Blue mountains and we came across this side track that had a couple fairly big sandstone steps - everything was also very wet.
The highly modded trucks went straight up and everyone ended up having a go with some help from the more experienced drivers in the club.
The second step (not really obvious in the shot) involved edging up to the lip and then easing up - pretty straight forward.
I locked the rear diff and went for it, but the back wheels couldn't quite manage and it was clear that it wasn't going to happen at low speed and without risking damage.
Out of curiosity, I unlocked the diff and tried with the traction control and it went straight up with just a slight chirp from the front.
Obviously not a scientific experiment, but interesting none the less.
I was out with the Mudgee 4x4 club on a social trip with the kids in the Blue mountains and we came across this side track that had a couple fairly big sandstone steps - everything was also very wet.
The highly modded trucks went straight up and everyone ended up having a go with some help from the more experienced drivers in the club.
The second step (not really obvious in the shot) involved edging up to the lip and then easing up - pretty straight forward.
I locked the rear diff and went for it, but the back wheels couldn't quite manage and it was clear that it wasn't going to happen at low speed and without risking damage.
Out of curiosity, I unlocked the diff and tried with the traction control and it went straight up with just a slight chirp from the front.
Obviously not a scientific experiment, but interesting none the less.
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