N2mesnob Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 When driving in 2WD turning is ok but when I'm in 4WD it feels like the front axle wants to bind up if I go more than a quarter turn on the wheel. Needless to say when I have to I only put it in 4WD when going straight and lane change and 2WD when parking. So I had this crazy idea... I was thinking is there an upgrade for the front axle??? Something that will allow me to make better turns in 4WD without fear of binding. Is there an aftermarket company that makes front axles that have better U or CV joints? Or is there a rig I with better 4WD turning that trasplant to replace mine? Also i just wanted to share with yall some pics of my rig before and after I put 1.25in wheel spacers on... before after The last pic if you look close you can see the front one is done but i had not gotten to the rear one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If you are using 4wd on pavement, then it will bind on turns. 4wd should only be used in areas with low traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Do a straight axle swap and you won't have that problem anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrano1992 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) I was thinking is there an upgrade for the front axle??? Something that will allow me to make better turns in 4WD without fear of binding. You need a completely different transfer case (with inter-axle differential), not a front axle. Any transmission without center differential (or automatic center clutch, like 2005 Pathfinder ATX14A transfer case) will "bind" on 4High/4Low when you make a sharp turn on a road with a high-traction surface. Edited November 30, 2009 by Terrano1992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day95 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 When are you using ur 4wd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 those spacers look bitchin! where did you get them? are there any cons to said setup besides all the ladies wanting rides all the time? I'm a busy fella and can't possibly give them all a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 save your 4wd for mud, dirt, gravel, snow and ice and you will not have this problem. You may aloso notice that in 4wd there is a coupling of the brakes (front wont lock up unless rear locks up) this is nice in low traction areas and you will lose this if you go to an inter-axle differantial. Inter-axle differentials are better for AWD street vehicles because on the trail they can turn you into a 1-wheel-drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrano1992 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Inter-axle differentials are better for AWD street vehicles because on the trail they can turn you into a 1-wheel-drive. Can't agree. I know at least 2 good AWD offroad vehicles - Lada Niva and Mitsubishi Pajero (with "SuperSelect" transmission, not "EasySelect"). Both have manually engaged central diff lock, of course. Last Nissans (JDM R50 Terrano Regulus, 2005 Pathfinder, Armada) uses hydraulic clutch (with electronic control) instead of inter-axle differential. Clutch can be fully disengaged ("2H" mode), partially engaged ("Auto" mode, limited slip allowed, so clutch acts like inter-axle diff) and fully engaged ("4WD Lock" mode). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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