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dansvan
02-14-2008, 05:03 PM
I'm looking for an ATV that has a real "open" rear differential. I was wondering if anyone knoew if any of the newer 4wheelers out there had an open rear diff. I would imagine most would have some sort of locking feature. Researching for an upcoming project.

200xman
02-14-2008, 06:27 PM
I know the Kawasaki prarie 3 wheelers and I think the 200's also had a diff you could unlock. It had a little locking hub in the left rear wheel.

Dirtcrasher
02-14-2008, 07:26 PM
By "open" do you mean open gears? Such as in a miter gear setup?

dansvan
02-14-2008, 08:31 PM
As in not a solid axle.

Dirtcrasher
02-14-2008, 08:42 PM
Like Xman said, the Kawi had a locking feature so one wheel would drive or run posi. The 250SX and Yamaha 225 are both a solid axle driven rear differential with a driveshaft.

200xman
02-14-2008, 10:37 PM
The 250SX and Yamaha 225 are both a solid axle driven rear differential with a driveshaft.

It's not a differential as the 2 wheels can't spin independently.

Dirtcrasher
02-14-2008, 10:42 PM
I should have called it a pumpkin...lol.....