shimmy when diffs are locked....

[SIMON HOLTBY]

--- tpsidders1 <tpsidders1 at netzero.net> wrote: > I noticed the other day
when I was driving my 86 5000csqt when I locked
> the
> front and rear differentials.... I had a shake in the drivetrain, but
> only
> at 2-7 mph. It would go away after that.. What is causing this?

You should not lock the diffs unless driving on a loose surface or
snow/ice as it will damage the diffs. This is because the wheels are
'locked' at the same speed and they want to go at different speeds when
turning.

simon holtby
'84 urq

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