What does a differential lock mean for off-road vehicles?
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An off-road vehicle differential lock can be regarded as a differential with a locking function. Here is relevant information about differential locks: 1. Introduction to central differential lock: The central differential lock is a locking mechanism installed on the central differential, used for four-wheel drive vehicles. Its function is to improve the vehicle's passing ability on bad roads, that is, when one drive axle of the vehicle spins idly, it can quickly lock the differential, making the two drive axles rigidly connected. 2. Classification of locking methods: Different differentials adopt different locking methods. Currently, common differential locks roughly have the following locking methods: forced locking type, high-friction self-locking type, jaw coupling type, Torsen type, and viscous coupling type.