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| Author: | Russell [ February 26th, 2009, 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
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| Author: | 4x4 SuperFinn [ February 26th, 2009, 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
A welded diff would only be of use if you were driving on mud or sand all the time. If I engage the front diff lock on my 4x4 on any other surface it it impossible to steer so not really practical. Russell wrote: A welded diff would be the ideal way forward but i reckon it'd break quite easy, Mr barbour would know better than me though. |
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| Author: | 4x4 SuperFinn [ February 26th, 2009, 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
Top tip carry spares and know how to fit them. (Or travel with someone who does) Some Huppel Trophy damage. (and this is usual)   A 2x4 2CV is always hunting for grip and the it takes its toll on the driveshafts... |
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| Author: | Russell [ February 26th, 2009, 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
Do diffs break readily or will the shafts go long before that? |
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| Author: | 4x4 SuperFinn [ February 26th, 2009, 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
Driveshafts and half shafts tend to go before the diff, which is good in a way as they can be replaced without taking the box out so long as you have a spare. A good kinetic tow rope will also prolong the life of the gearbox. If you use one when towing a 2CV out of a ditch for instance there is no snatch and jolt so there is no sudden load on those components. It will also lessen the risk of the tow vehicle driver and the tow car driver getting whiplash. On the 4x4s diff failure is generally due to the diff lock being used on road. (Tho I broke a diff whilst towing a Land Rover out of some very sticky mud.) NOTE TO SELF. recover nothing heavier than a 2CV!! |
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| Author: | Neil [ February 26th, 2009, 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
4x4 SuperFinn wrote: NOTE TO SELF. recover nothing heavier than a 2CV!!  
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| Author: | 4x4 SuperFinn [ February 26th, 2009, 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
Neil wrote: 4x4 SuperFinn wrote: NOTE TO SELF. recover nothing heavier than a 2CV!! REVISED NOTE TO SELF: recover nothing heavier than a 2CV if in DEEP MUD!! |
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| Author: | Neil [ February 26th, 2009, 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
4x4 SuperFinn wrote: Neil wrote: 4x4 SuperFinn wrote: NOTE TO SELF. recover nothing heavier than a 2CV!! REVISED NOTE TO SELF: recover nothing heavier than a 2CV if in DEEP MUD!! 
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| Author: | Little Louis [ February 26th, 2009, 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
diffs can be broken by going up hill on rocks as has happend with red mist |
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| Author: | Tim2cv [ March 1st, 2009, 12:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2WD Budget Off Road 2CV? is it possible? |
http://www.hulifer.net/paku/2CVMANUALS/ ... rRAIDS.pdf this is the kind of thing I guess! |
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