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Tokyojo68 Gate Opener
Joined: 02 Mar 2018 Odometer: 1
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:54 pm Post subject: Locking diff
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Hello! ive just bought a 2004 shogun 3.2 diesel and managed to get it stuck in a few feet of snow in the field today, I had it in 4H and was doing well but then had to stop then couldn't pull away again, ive shifted to 4hlock and 4low lock but couldn't move just sat there spinning I had to dig a back wheel out which allowed me to pull forward and it kept going after that, do automatics have rear diff locks? or just transfer box lock..
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Odometer: 3245
1988 Mitsubishi Shogun
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:35 am Post subject:
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Sounds as if you are on road tyres - or tyres unsuitable for mud.
Regarding rear diff lock...
Usually Mk2 shoguns had rear difflock regardless of whether they were automatic or manual whereas on the Pajero it was an optional upgrade.
The Mk3s (2000 on) were designed basically as a road vehicle with some off-road capability so the rear diff lock would possibly have been an optional extra.
The rear diff lock has a switch on the dash which operates a small compressor under the rear seat (if they didn't move it for the Mk3) The compressor will only switch on below a certain speed (10mph?) and I think only in 4WLC but you should hear it running
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StuartL Just got MTs
Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Odometer: 247 Location: Thatcham, Berkshire, UK
1994 Suzuki Vitara
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:04 am Post subject:
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Adding to Xpajun's comments:
UK spec Shoguns usually had a rear diff lock. The switch is in the centre console, Mk2 it's near the shifter (I think), Mk3 it's in front of the shifters at the bottom of the instrument console. There's usually an orange usage guide on the plastic roughly around your left knee. The SuperSelect 4WD illustration in the instrument binnacle has a dedicated LED for the rear diff. It's off when the diff is unlocked, flashes while the diff is being locked and is solid orange while the diff is locked.
International (Japanese) spec often have a rear LSD instead of the rear diff lock. This is much harder to identify easily but there are a few tell tales, an orange/red sticker on the driver's door frame (where the tyre sticker is) and LSD oil only written on the diff filler plug. The LSD is pretty good offroad.
The Mk3 gets some stick for its offroad ability due to independent rear suspension, there's a lot of bias towards solid axle on Internet forums. Each suspension strategy has its advantages off road. If you get abuse for having independent suspension just point out how many winners of the Dakar Rally have had solid axle suspension.
I do agree with the comments about tyres. Road, AT and MT tyres are generally a bit crap in snow. Road tyres don't have enough grip and the AT/MT patterns are generally too agressive. Dedicated winter tyres with a dedicated snow pattern will make a HUGE difference.
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