Do VLSD lock if one rear wheel is in the air?

[jerryscherry]

As the title states, does the VLSD still lock if one rear wheel is in the air? I searched some threads, it doesn't seem like definite answers.

The reason why i ask is in certain driveways, my car will 3 wheel and i am basically stuck. I was hoping geting a VLSD would solve my problem so i don't have to rush/force my way into a driveway in hopes of not getting stuck. Will the VLSD work if one wheel is in the air? i know helical types like the s15 lsd will act like a open if one wheel is in the air, if that is the case, getting a VLSd won't solve my 3 wheeling problems :(.

[ryandriftingfat]

Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock.

Next time, small questions thread.

[Croustibat]

For that kind of 3 wheel, you can trick a helical to lock by applying the parking brake (ont fully of course). This creates enough torque to have a bit of lock.

[ghoti]

Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock.

Next time, small questions thread.

^what he said. Mine sometimes does like half spin then locks on steep driveways.

also , Small questions thread

[jerryscherry]

Yes. Mine use to spin for a sec then lock.

Next time, small questions thread.

thanks, i guess people who reported it acting like a open when one wheel off prob had a worn out diff. what u mean by small questions thread?

For that kind of 3 wheel, you can trick a helical to lock by applying the parking brake (ont fully of course). This creates enough torque to have a bit of lock.

haha yeah i used to do this on my ToRsen lsd on my miata.

[Dolby109]

Yes the point of generally any LSD is to allow the wheels to spin at different speeds but not by a large degree. If one starts spinning the other should catch up soon.
Where as an open diff just applies power to any wheel with no traction.

[4x4le]

It will if you punch it but you'll probably peel out when the lifted tire makes contact. Your best off using the hand brake a little.

[The Dude]

what u mean by small questions thread?


http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-small-questions-thread-search-first-use-instead-making-new-threads.html

[jerryscherry]

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/297481-small-questions-thread-search-first-use-instead-making-new-threads.html

thank you, will be sure to search this thread also too in the future.

[PandahZ650]

if it's worn out vlsd then it probably wont lock. Mine never did when that happened to me. it sounds like you have an open diff right now, why dont you just weld that?

[shoguner]

im surprised no one has said this yet...
But Vlsd don't lock. It used oil as resistance to turn the other size.