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There's a thread running/been resurrected on samba about 2wd LSD experiences, late in page 2 is this :

Off camber and one wheel off the ground? LSD does basically nothing.

Nothing......if the driver does nothing...

I think any 2WD driver who is currently getting stuck (because of the places they like to go) and is looking for an increase in traction will be quite satisfied with a Peloquin. Using the handbrake gets you a lot more traction to the other wheel.

Since you are asking for EXPERIENCE, here are two Peloquin stories:
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When I was testing my 'new' Peloquin last year, I tried this on my Syncro. I did not engage the locker because I was testing the Peloquin.

I went up over an embankment slowly, such that 1 front and 1 rear wheels lifted off the ground. Of course, the wheels spun and the van stopped. I pulled the handbrake and the van moved forward readily until the wheels touched down again. A 2WD can do this too with the handbrake (also with an open diff but not so well). The Peloquin throws a lot more power to the other wheel if the spinning wheel encounters even the slightest resistance. You can even activate it by dragging the footbrake (on a syncro it works, not sure about 2WD).

Anyone ever tried this trick instead of reaching for the locker? Could be quite effective with rear discs and a lot easier on the drivetrain too

never heard of it but will give it a try next time I'm out if i get stuck i'll blame you ian

Used it many times in the snow, even without LSD.

Every day's a school day!

PS what's the score on ZF LSD friction modifier, use the Jag stuff (for Thornton Pow-r-lok) or is there another one?

PPS Noticed that the Septics blanked you too...

Often have a notch of handbrake on...

also can be used when coming down biggish hillls, a notch or two can help

Its all about preventing one wheel spinning ..... isnt it!

HarryMann wrote:Often have a notch of handbrake on...

also can be used whence coming down biggish hillls, a notch or two can help

Know about that v useful on diesels stops them running away

jebiga41 wrote:

HarryMann wrote:Often have a notch of handbrake on...

also can be used whence coming down biggish hillls, a notch or two can help

Know about that v useful on diesels stops them running away

Know about that v useful on diesels stops them running away

In extreme cases, deployment of an ammo box will also assist in vehicular deceleration

And there I was almost starting to believe the speil about diesels being the next big thing...

How can a derv donk run away when they are governed? Or is this a little admission of the inherent failings of a 52 degree install when it starts ingesting the sump oil as fuel on a steep descent? It's been a while...

silverbullet wrote:And there I was almost starting to believe the speil about diesels being the next big thing...

How can a derv donk run away when they are governed? Or is this a little admission of the inherent failings of a 52 degree install when it starts ingesting the sump oil as fuel on a steep descent? It's been a while...

No ..... its more about a Numpty forgetting to apply said handbrake on an incline and the interference of an ammo box prevented a certain Syncro mounting another .....

That must have been one big ammo box! For a M777 or something?

Yeah this is a tip a Swedish friend told me many years ago, it seemed to work the times I've tried it.