I was wondering if the same could be done on an ATV as a regular 4x4 truck... I have seen where some people end up welding the differenial so that it is always locked up. Sort of a poor mans locker.

Can this be done on an ATV ?

 

Im sure there is a way to do it, but that would suck to steer all the time. And you would always be limited to low speed, and strain on the machine

 

I can understand the steering issue. As for slow speeds .. How slow? I am not looking to be going really fast as I have the wife with me most of the time and even alone I am not looking to do more the 25 maybe 30. Also for the stress what stress would it cause? What would be the difference from a machine with the lockers?

Thank you in advance for any help and answers.

 

The sticker on my insturment pod says "No faster the 10 mph or 16 kph with the locker engage".

 

With the locker engaged, the manual says 10mph max. That may be partial to safety, but i know it cant be good for it to be ALWAYS locked in. Im not an ATV mechanic, but im sure one will chime in shortly. What ATV do you own? The ACs have a diff locker on them

 

I have an 01' 400 manual. I am asking because I got stuck the other day ( due to my stipidity ) and as I was tryng to get unstuck ...Long story I noticed it almost like limited slip.

I may be wrong and just tired when I was looking but just checking.

 

The 01 will not have a diff locker.

 

Go to a dealer and ask for a test ride on one with a locker and try riding with locker off and then locker on , you'll see and feel the difference in a hurry ; the steering alone will convince you of what everyone is talking about ! Now don't get me wrong a diff lock is great to have when needed it'll get you out of a jam , i have a 2006 AC 400 FIS with the diff lock ; but i've only had to use it a half dozen time's since i bought it new feb. 7th 2006 ! I'll put it to you this way with the locker on it's like driving a car or truck with a broken power steering belt ! ...............williebee

 

In 2006 the A/C V.P. 400 model has Full time 4x4 ....What system does this use........True 4x4 or is this Limit.slip.......Thanks....Caper........

 

If you permanently lock the front axle you'll be sorry - trust me on this. For the very small amount of time the lock is needed, driving with it locked the other 99% of the time just isn't worth it. If you don't have a manual lock on your machine, trade up. Believe they started in '04. I'm willing to bet the reason the owner's manual indicates not to drive above 10 MPH is due to safety reasons. On pavement you'll put a significant torque on the rotating parts and may break something, but more likely you'll just wear out your tires quickly, in addition to giving yourself arms like Arnold very quickly.