4x4 / Off-Road TechThis section contains all discussion related to taking the FJ Cruiser in Off-Road situations, 4x4 applications and any armor modifications.
hay mods can we get this one as sticky
so it is a little easyer to find thanks.
__________________ "Because in the end it has almost nothing to do with the bike and everything to do with setting
out to accomplish something that is intimidating, that is unknown to you, something you know you
have a good chance of failing at but doing it anyways and slowly but surely proving yourself wrong." Mike Ambs
www.corva.org "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
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Just did this to night and it works great. can't wait to put it to use this weekend.
__________________ "Because in the end it has almost nothing to do with the bike and everything to do with setting
out to accomplish something that is intimidating, that is unknown to you, something you know you
have a good chance of failing at but doing it anyways and slowly but surely proving yourself wrong." Mike Ambs
www.corva.org "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine
Guys, I would like to get rid of the VSC. This locker hack interests me for donuts etc. But I do wonder if it is potentially unsafe if the button is pushed at the wrong time. I have done it accidentally from time to time, or forgot to turn it off sometimes.
To get the rear end out on dirt roads, is the locker hack the best way to do it, or do you think just a switch for the VSC would be safer?
Guys, I would like to get rid of the VSC. This locker hack interests me for donuts etc. But I do wonder if it is potentially unsafe if the button is pushed at the wrong time. I have done it accidentally from time to time, or forgot to turn it off sometimes.
To get the rear end out on dirt roads, is the locker hack the best way to do it, or do you think just a switch for the VSC would be safer?
I like the locker hack, It will drop the VSC and lock you up making it easier to get loose. I have had no problems other then now my ABS isn't turning off when I turn it on. If you leave it on on accident you will now for sure so you can turn it off as soon as you feel it. This happened to me once when the car wash guy turned it on. I drove 8 feet and felt it and then turned it off right away with no problems.
__________________ "Because in the end it has almost nothing to do with the bike and everything to do with setting
out to accomplish something that is intimidating, that is unknown to you, something you know you
have a good chance of failing at but doing it anyways and slowly but surely proving yourself wrong." Mike Ambs
www.corva.org "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine
Thanks Josh. I was gonna PM you about it since you're the official Air2air resident Guru. Sounds like I can just go ahead and do this and even pavement burnouts will be OK. I think some media types may want that for photography...
Under what conditions could I do damage using this hack? Besides turning on pavement, I mean.
On pavement, will it be OK if I am either wheelspinning or going straight ahead?
Does it damage the locker to engage or disengage it while under drivetrain load from the engine is being applied?
Under what conditions could I do damage using this hack? Besides turning on pavement, I mean.
On pavement, will it be OK if I am either wheelspinning or going straight ahead?
Does it damage the locker to engage or disengage it while under drivetrain load from the engine is being applied?
Thanks man you make me feel like I actually now stuff.
I think pavement burn out will be ok as long as you get them really spinning, no sissy burn outs. You want it to be smooth thats the key no drastic changes. But be careful for sure with them I wouldn't do them all the time.
Any time there is serious traction changes... no traction with wheels spinning like crazy to hooking up like mad putting tons of force/strain on the drive train thats when you ring gear will loose some teeth. This happened to BMT while he was wheeling once. He was in some sand spinning the rear wheels while the front was go up and over a rock and then when the rear wheels hit the rock he was going over the ring gears just let go.
they way I did it I can't turn it on unless I am basically at a stop so your second question doesn't apply to me. But I say just stop before you turn it on and make sure it is fully engaged before you start letting loose. When you disengage it you don't have to be stopped but I wouldn't be wheeling it hard then ether. most of the time you will turn it on right when you get in and then off when your done on the dirt. I wouldn't be going on and off with it.
Do you have manual hubs now?
__________________ "Because in the end it has almost nothing to do with the bike and everything to do with setting
out to accomplish something that is intimidating, that is unknown to you, something you know you
have a good chance of failing at but doing it anyways and slowly but surely proving yourself wrong." Mike Ambs
www.corva.org "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine
08 Auto, Sandstorm, Conv Pack, Offroad Pack, Roof Rack, Tow Hitch,
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