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Originally Posted by Samurai  You may be right, but... How important are differential locks if one is not into extreme off-roading? It is said that only real off-roading experts can use diff locks to get out of sticky situation. It is not like anyone can engage diff locks and slide out of a mess.
Is Gama 4x4 without diff locks similar to say Bolero 4x4 which doesn't have diff locks. The Gama will still have the Independent Front suspension. Will it suffice for moderate off-roading situation? |
Based on what I have heard, there is a world of difference between Bolero and Gamma even without diff. lock because of the robustness of the vehicle design (not the external plastics), extra height etc. RRNSS will probably comment on this better...
There could be situations where ord. 4x4 gets stuck and the one with DL makes it. There could be situations where even 4x4 is superflous. And ones where DL also gets you stuck if all 4 wheels get trapped in muck. I guess it is a matter of individual driving usage. The CAR magazine review of Gurkha had a couple of situations during their test when according to reviewer, without DL they could not have climbed up/down that incline.
I guess the key is how much time Force takes to give you a vehicle if you ask for all. If that is an unreasonably long period, it is likely you will answer the question of 'Do I need DL' differently. If it is just a matter of a month more and Rs20-30k more, answer is different as well.