P500 Torq-Masters torq locker feedback

[NitroxDiver]

Edited. See video at 13:55, looks like locker added 2” inches in 2wd, (nominal), 2’4” in 4wd. As expected in full lock mode under power. Regardless, pleased with the locker as I did not add it to do circles. Got off a tree the other day where I would have had to winch without it. Thanks to @jay_man81 , Appalacian Mountain Riders you tube video.

I don’t run in 4wd unless I need it anyway so it should practically invisible for my machine. I will probably add one next spring.

 

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[Chooglin]

I don’t run in 4wd unless I need it anyway so it should practically invisible for my machine. I will probably add one next spring.

I am the same way , if it's not needed , I am in 2wd.

 

[Gassygordo]

Me too!

 

[Heloron]

I am the same way , if it's not needed , I am in 2wd.

I'm still waiting for the second batch of Lockers, hope it's soon as I want to install it before deer season. I was on the fence about getting the Locker until I read all the positive reviews on this forum. It's a great bunch of folks on this forum.

 

[Dp5hunter]

Same here only use 4weel drive when I need it and its not that often, but when I use it I really need it.

 

[scottn57]

I don’t run in 4wd unless I need it anyway so it should practically invisible for my machine. I will probably add one next spring.

We ride in forested land with long sections of trails on soft loamy ground with flat sections and sudden steep sections- with limited slip it was easy to leave it in 4wd as it didn't affect steering and handled better on the softer stuff, all without having to switch it on for the steep bits.
We'll see how it does now with the Torq-locker- can't wait!! The last time we were there we were breaking new trails where it really showed the deficiencies of the limited slip differential- earning the my 500 the nickname "the 3 legged goat".

 

[Seg]

We ride in forested land with long sections of trails on soft loamy ground with flat sections and sudden steep sections- with limited slip it was easy to leave it in 4wd as it didn't affect steering and handled better on the softer stuff, all without having to switch it on for the steep bits.
We'll see how it does now with the Torq-locker- can't wait!! The last time we were there we were breaking new trails where it really showed the deficiencies of the limited slip differential- earning the my 500 the nickname "the 3 legged goat".

I pretty much leave it alone in 4WD just like I used too before(unless on paved/hard packed roads, very rare for me). Once in a while i hear the ratcheting that reminds me that I have the locker now. They call mine "Mr. Seguin's goat" because of my last name Completely different machine now!

 

[pFive]

If I am on the trail I am in 4x4. I have learned that the word "Trail" is subjective anymore, a lot of youtube trail riding videos are what many would call the gravel road to the trail. But, now that I have the locker and power steering (with the 30" tires and 2" spacers with air shocks) I honestly think this is one of the best rigs going for the overall investment. The only thing I see that would challenge my interest is that new Can-Am XM-R HD10, but I don't see me spending $18k on one, I would however love to play follow the leader with one...I'll go first!

 

[JWB]

If I am on the trail I am in 4x4. I have learned that the word "Trail" is subjective anymore, a lot of youtube trail riding videos are what many would call the gravel road to the trail. But, now that I have the locker and power steering (with the 30" tires and 2" spacers with air shocks) I honestly think this is one of the best rigs going for the overall investment. The only thing I see that would challenge my interest is that new Can-Am XM-R HD10, but I don't see me spending $18k on one, I would however love to play follow the leader with one...I'll go first!

I totally agree with you on the trail thingI and bang for the buck! I just went to the cannedham site for brief look. Another damn bus! It's ginormous. Still has a CVT, and yet another version of some kind of front diff almost lock, and was showing the starting price at over 19K! P-500 X's 2!! Why is everyone so adverse to just pushing a damn lever to engage a real differential lock!?.... are we really getting that lame?....Oh well.

 

[JWB]

I totally agree with you on the trail thingI and bang for the buck! I just went to the cannedham site for brief look. Another damn bus! It's ginormous. Still has a CVT, and yet another version of some kind of front diff almost lock, and was showing the starting price at over 19K! P-500 X's 2!! Why is everyone so adverse to just pushing a damn lever to engage a real differential lock!?.... are we really getting that lame?....Oh well.

An WE gots us a Torq-Locker! Uh-huh. Thas right! No compooters compootin, no brakes a grabbin an a-sukin up power an a- warin out dem pads, an no visco a-viscin!! jus good ole American mechanical ingenuity...thas right... jus 4 weels a drivin!....

 

[pFive]

I have no plans to switch anytime soon now that I am fairly well equipped to go anywhere, I think the Visco is on it's way out, the newer rigs are going with a real selectable locker, at least the top $$ Can Am stuff. It is big, I will be keeping an eye on what those sell for used in a few years. Torq-Masters has a cure for that Visco lock on the lesser rigs..

 

[Duckhunt]

I was informed the 2nd batch will be back from heat treaters tomorrow so shipping should begin Friday or Tuesday!
"And now we play the waiting game... The waiting game sucks let's play hungry, hungry hippo!" -Homer Simpson

 

[Mudder]

Just got back from muddy riding, love how you can “feel” the difference via steering wheel in 4wd with locker. Just right. Like said above, prefer the manual 4wd lever versus a electronic switch, and the paddle shifting. Engaged driving, being one with the mechanical machine “off roading.

Curious how many lockers were made on the first manufacturing run, and how many on second batch.

 

[Chooglin]

Curious how many lockers were made on the first manufacturing run, and how many on second batch.

I wondered about this too.

 

[Gassygordo]

Just got back from muddy riding, love how you can “feel” the difference via steering wheel in 4wd with locker. Just right. Like said above, prefer the manual 4wd lever versus a electronic switch, and the paddle shifting. Engaged driving, being one with the mechanical machine “off roading.I wondered about this too.

Curious how many lockers were made on the first manufacturing run, and how many on second batch.

I’d like to know that myself!

Just got back from muddy riding, love how you can “feel” the difference via steering wheel in 4wd with locker. Just right. Like said above, prefer the manual 4wd lever versus a electronic switch, and the paddle shifting. Engaged driving, being one with the mechanical machine “off roading.

Curious how many lockers were made on the first manufacturing run, and how many on second batch.

I wondered about this too.

 

[Seg]

I’d like to know that myself!

Hopefully, it was worthwhile for them..I know it was for me!

 

[JWB]

This is funny- great minds think alike and all that.... I was about to send Cora an email....

 

[Dp5hunter]

This is funny- great minds think alike and all that.... I was about to send Cora an email....

Has she riplyed yet?

 

[JWB]

Has she riplyed yet?

Not yet.

 

[JWB]

Just got her reply, here's the highlights:

"While I can't say how many have been sold, I can say that our next production run will ship on Tuesday. I'm giving our Wait List the heads up tomorrow AM. We will open up sales soon. "

"As with most new products we typically sell out quickly on our first production runs, but as we gauge the market we can increase as needed and demand will eventually even out. We saw the same sell outs with the Can-Am TORQ Locker, but now we have been in stock for over a year with no out of stock times."

I will keep you posted
Cora