Hey guys,
I don't know much about offroading, so I was wondering what the pros/cons are to the various rear diffs, and transfer cases offered in this segment. I'm getting my info off of Car and Driver's website when they did a small pickup comparo
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=9470&page_number=8
Anyways, the article states that the Ridgeline has a "full time with automatic rear-axle engagement" transfer case while the competition all have "part-time 2-speed" transfer cases.
Also, the Ridgeline has "open with manual lock" rear diff while the others have various different types including "open," "limited slip," and "open with automatic lock."
What the pros/cons to these different types? When people say that the Ridgeline is not a "real" truck, I know it has to do with the independent rear suspension, but is it also disadvantaged when it comes to the transfer case and rear diff?
Thanks!
~Dan
I don't know much about offroading, so I was wondering what the pros/cons are to the various rear diffs, and transfer cases offered in this segment. I'm getting my info off of Car and Driver's website when they did a small pickup comparo
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=9470&page_number=8
Anyways, the article states that the Ridgeline has a "full time with automatic rear-axle engagement" transfer case while the competition all have "part-time 2-speed" transfer cases.
Also, the Ridgeline has "open with manual lock" rear diff while the others have various different types including "open," "limited slip," and "open with automatic lock."
What the pros/cons to these different types? When people say that the Ridgeline is not a "real" truck, I know it has to do with the independent rear suspension, but is it also disadvantaged when it comes to the transfer case and rear diff?
Thanks!
~Dan