Does The Definitive Tod Off Switch Thread Exist?????

[vt_maverick]

I have the TOD off switch with the resistors and my front drive shaft doesn't spin nor do I have the check light.

The ball ramp mechanism physically prevents really turning the VX front dive off completely electronically. So, it's basically unescapable without disconnecting the front drive shaft. Sorry.

I've heard both those statements before in other threads. VXorado, want to prove your point with a video? blacksambo, do you have a diagram or some schematic that proves electronic disengagement is impossible?

[JoFotoz]

My front diff is toasted...bust it up in Moab.

With the TOD unplugged and the front wheels free spinning...

...the shaft does not turn at all.

How do I know..?

Because when it did turn in Moab.....

...the front diff sounded like a bag of nails, and jammed up now and then.

So..there ya go...thats my experience of this "debate"

jo

[VXorado]

I've heard both those statements before in other threads. VXorado, want to prove your point with a video? blacksambo, do you have a diagram or some schematic that proves electronic disengagement is impossible?

I can check it out when I have a helper.

I assumed that the drive shaft was not turning because it doesn't transfer any power to the front diff. Also, another member who also had the TOD switch told me the switch would stop the drive shaft from turning. I haven't checked because of the kilby skid plates block my view.

...It also makes sense that the front drive shaft always has some synchronized spin.

I'm interested to find out myself