the idea is to enable AND disable the drive to the rear when required, without unscrewing parts (such as the prop shaft already mentioned. Ideally by the flick of a switch.
oops - i dont think i can have explained myself well.
The idea is to remove traction from the rear wheels, thereby making a 4wd into 2wd. This isn't anything new. As I said before, I am aware that it is common practice to remove the propshaft from the rear diff to disconnect the drive to the...
sorry if i offended - that was not the intention.
I was going to put the device before the vcu, its a bit tight - bit that would of course depend on the unit. So far I haven't found any unit that would be suitable, so bar designing and making one, I didnt realise that the vehicle would be...
Hey guys - I was asking for help here - you dont seem very friendly - I wasn't expecting the Rack and thumb-screws. As I said it aint secret - just didnt think it was relevant. No point in cluttering up the post unnecessarily - is there?
On an allied note....
If an engine produces 300BHP(say), would the coupling need to handle all 300 BHP or, because it is only in the drive to the rear wheels, half of that? I understand there may well be losses in the gearbox.
ps I am not being really cagey - just dont think it is important at...
Interesting response. Thank you.
It is common practice on a particular 4wd vehicle to remove the propshaft drive to the rear wheels, to reduce fuel consumption and to improve performance on-road. However if off-roading is required, then the prop (obviously needs to be re-connected first. I am...
Hi Guys
Sorry if this a daft Q, but I am looking for a dog clutch (pref 12V electrically operated) that I could fit in the drive train (prop shaft) of a permanent 4wd vehicle, to disable drive to the rear wheels, or to enable 4wd.
I have looked around on the internet and cant seem to find...
