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Originally Posted by shrub1
Thanks.
I was hoping to ask you a question that may sound naive, but I'll ask it anyhow.
Can you tell me how a front locker works with CV axles? How does it not tear it up if locked?
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A front locker with IFS works just like a rear locker. The only difference is that the axle shafts in an IFS setup are exposed and have two joints in each side (the CV joints). The locking function happens internally in the differential.
If the axles and CV joints are strong enough to handle the torque - they'll be just fine with a front locker. Same as in the rear. If you go around a corner one tire has to travel further than the other. So one tire will slide some as it goes around the corner. Although generally in my experience if the front is locked - you won't be going around many corners. It tends to want go straight and only straight. Front lockers are pretty much only for very limited situations and used for short distances to get through an obstacle.
It's rare to use a front locker for more than a few dozen feet at a time. Most of the time the front will be disengaged. And it would be practically impossible to drive on the street with a front locker engaged. I mean that literally - you cannot steer much at all.