Greensboro Jeep Repair

One Jeep owner swears by a locker for every trail. Another prefers a limited-slip differential because the Jeep spends most of its life on the road. So which setup is actually better for your Jeep? A useful answer starts with where you drive and how each system works. A locking differential can give you a big advantage in certain low-traction situations, while a limited-slip design can offer a more automatic response that suits everyday driving. Neither label tells you everything about a particular axle or vehicle. A Jeep Differential Lets Wheels Turn At Different Speeds In a turn, the outside wheel travels farther than the inside wheel. An open axle differential allows the speed difference while still sending torque to the wheels. But if one wheel has very little traction, the torque available through that arrangement can limit the vehicle's ability to move. Limited-slip and locking designs tackle that limitation in different ways. Traction control can also us ... read more