TRACTION ON DEMAND

NOTHING SCREAMS “GET ME THROUGH THAT BOGHOLE” MORE THAN A DIFF LOCK. ENTER THE TERRAIN TAMER ELOCKER, A MANUALLY SELECTABLE DIFF LOCK POWERED BY THE 4X4’S 12V SYSTEM

MARK ALLEN

SURE, traction-control advances in new 4x4s are getting close to or equal to the ability of a cross-axle diff lock and, for many, that factory traction control system is more than adequate for most situations that most people find themselves in when off road. But with older 4x4s, like my 2013 HiLux, the electronic devices are left wanting, to the point of being almost worthless. This makes the aftermarket diff lock the best tool for any off-road job where one hundred per cent drive is needed. I went with the Terrain Tamer ELocker option on the rear diff only. Yes, there are benefits to both front and rear diff locks, but in my experience with many of my previous twin-locked 4x4s, the rear always gets used the most, so that’s…

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4x4 Magazine Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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