GOOD EXPLANATION THERE STEVE!
Its nice to be able to talk with people that have a good mechanical knowlege of the vehicles they drive. I have been very IMPRESSED by the amount of information presented on this forum. Thanks Jason for making it available for everyone.
I think Steve meant he will get a Front Locker folks as we already have the rear locker from the factory.
I too wan't each locker on seperate controls for all the reasons both you guys described above.
At first I wasn't too keen on the idea that GM had setteled on the idea that the computer could DICTATE to ME that our rear lockers could only be used in "4Low Lock", but I understand why they did it. They did not want any liabilaty issue that might arise from a vehicle at speed that might not have complete control of its steering. For a novice to lockers a vehicle that tends to plow straight ahead when the steering wheel is turned might be disaster just waiting to happen, so therefore the locker in our H2s is limited to 4 Low Lock only. Also another thing about a Locker is it's tendency to "side slip" when both wheels are spinning on a really slippery surface like ice. Having the rear end of a rig "spinout" sideways instead of going straight can really suprise someone if they are not expecting it ( its something you have to experience a few times before you aquire that "Seat of the Pants" feel for when driving with a Locker ).
Steve let us know what you find out when you get done playing with yours in the driveway.
One thing for certain the H2 with it's Anti Skid/Traction Controls for when it's at speed and Locked on both Front and Rear Axle for low speed crawling would be one of the best things going on four wheels.
Don
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