One wibter drove from Fort St. John British Columbia all the way to Deadhorse with the ower Divider on. Just don't engage or disengage when torque is applied to the wheels.
That was about 1900 miles.
proper use of divider lock, spike, engine brakes
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mentality, Nov 27, 2007.
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Thanks for saving me a bunch of typing Mel! -
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First things first... Using your spike, as already stated don't use it unless you are doing a tug test after hooking up to your trailer or there are certain types of sectors within the trucking industry. Like logging for example... But this not running your power devider? Sorry I disagree. Now I'm thinking there might be confusion between a power devider and a differential lock. Your power devider can operate at highway speeds in any weather conditions, that being said. If your drive tire slips another kicks in to keep you moving and not spin or lock up. But if you have your front or rear differential locked then as said above, only to get you out of a jam and shouldn't be used running down the road. Esp on dry pavement. A diff lock is like old school 4x4ing. And a power devider is push button 4x4ing.
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So many bad tips here and a lot of good to.
First of all "spike" that's trailer brake right? Perfect if you lose the steering in a corner, trucks wants to go forward on the ice. By using the trailer brake you can regain the front grip and may be able to make the turn without crashing.
No problem using engine brake, jake brake, retarder so on the way down a hill. Just have good look in the mirror and feel the truck all the time, so you can get on the accelerator if the trailer wants to overtake you. I use it every day or I would have to change the brakes every week on roads I'm driving through the winter
Also amazed how none has mentioned how important a well greased fifth wheel is in the winter for steering!!!!Last edited: Jan 31, 2013
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not using the jakes in slick conditions is good advice, in actuality the jakes shouldnt be used very much at all unless youre driving in the mountains alot with steep declines.
I use the power divider when im stuck OR in deep snow at slow speeds. turn traction control off, your traction control should be you letting off the gas or applying gas or using the brakes or trailer brake. -
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25(2)+2 Thanks this.
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Ever go to a thrill show? Guess it's another grey hair thing.
They used the emergency brake(rear wheels only) on a car to get the back end 'loose' so it slides around.
ABS keeps the wheels from locking up, a turning wheel tends to keep it's directional stability.
May be counter intuitive to not use the trolley handle, but if you are already having the trailer pass you because it's slippery, pulling that brake will make it worse
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