Lock-Right Locker - Advice?
11-16-2017, 10:00 PM
#23
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Does the Lexus have traction control (ATRAC)? That can help a lot on stuff like that. Also, yours is a manual, right, vs. I'm assuming an automatic for the Lexus. Much easier with the auto to apply smooth power and keep the wheels from breaking loose.
I'm pretty sure it would be easier to get my automatic, V8, open diffs '06 over that ledge than my locked 5speed '94. The ATRAC plus the smooth low-end torque of the auto V8 makes stuff like that easy.
I'm pretty sure it would be easier to get my automatic, V8, open diffs '06 over that ledge than my locked 5speed '94. The ATRAC plus the smooth low-end torque of the auto V8 makes stuff like that easy.
One thing to try with your manual next time is the "starter trick". This is taught in Toyota offroad classes for obstacles like this. Pull up tight against the ledge, and shut off the engine. Then, with the transmission in 1st gear and the clutch engaged (foot off the pedal), hit the "clutch start cancel" button and hit the starter with the key. The truck will smoothly climb the obstacle under starter power, and if you feather the gas right, the engine will catch and pull you over the rest of the way.
This works because the starter motor has more torque than the engine at low speeds, and applies that torque much more slowly and smoothly than you can do by slipping the clutch. Try it; you'll be pretty impressed.
This works because the starter motor has more torque than the engine at low speeds, and applies that torque much more slowly and smoothly than you can do by slipping the clutch. Try it; you'll be pretty impressed.
It is indeed a '97 Lexus LX 450. It used to be my dad's, but he recently sold it to my uncle. In the two years it's been in the family it has only been wheeled twice, but has proved to be very capable.
11-18-2017, 02:59 PM
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It's a rear locker. Not only did the label on the box say 1610, but it also says "Toyota 8" 30 Spline", which I actually never noticed since I never took a good look at the locker or its box until recently.
