Front QE Swap Poll

Odyknuck · 02-02-2012, 09:33 AM

Ok, I have been reading good and bad results with changing out the OEM front diff to the QE Quick Engauge unit. I have one ready to install in mine and do not want to be dissapointed after the expense and labor involved. So this threads purpose is to determine if its worth it. So please express your experience here. Thanks In advance.

spudnik · 02-02-2012, 10:10 AM

having the qe made the difference between keeping and selling for us.

XTCntn · 02-02-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Odyknuck

Ok, I have been reading good and bad results with changing out the OEM front diff to the QE Quick Engauge unit. I have one ready to install in mine and do not want to be dissapointed after the expense and labor involved. So this threads purpose is to determine if its worth it. So please express your experience here. Thanks In advance.

^X2 (kinda waiting to see if this other "front diff fix" stuff is real or not before I install it)

wiley · 02-02-2012, 05:43 PM

I love the qe so far, about 180 miles on it. Mine takes half a turn to engage, and I didn't notice the steering being any harder unless I was in 4 wheel drive, but I would buy a locker in a heartbeat, it suits my driving style better

DustinH · 02-02-2012, 06:24 PM

It Comes Down To The Basics In My Eyes. When I Push The 4 Wheel Drive Switch Do I Have 4 Wheel Drive. The Answer Is No. I Do Not Push The Button Unless I Need 4 Wheel Drive. And In Can Ams Case The Machine Decides, Not You. Its A Very Poor Design If You Intend To Rock Climb Or Use It As A Mud Machine. I Would Suggest Waiting Until There Is A Reliable Front End Locker. Just My Opinion !

Playsndirt · 02-02-2012, 06:37 PM

I like my QE. I think it turns a little harder, when your in 2 wheel. Much better than the stocker. Now I know that I will get 4 out of 4 to go!
Neil

mtncmdr · 02-02-2012, 09:02 PM

It is a must for rock crawling. You also need to get unisteer power steering.
Worth the money!

OLDGUY · 02-03-2012, 12:00 AM

Do it Ody, you will love most everything except the install time.

I did the power steering , Rackzilla and QE at same time, so cant speak for the stock steering with QE.

Its harder on stock axles for sure.

Rhino brand axles are just complete Junk. dont even waist money on them,

Broke 3 , and none lasted even 1/2 day

CommAndrew · 02-05-2012, 07:02 AM

No doubt about it the best investment I've made so far

atvmodster · 02-05-2012, 10:04 AM

DUSTINH you have it a little wrong. For mudding visco loc works awesome. Can am quads rule in the mud with the exact same diff! The reason for this is tires slip in the mud very easily and slip is what makes the visco loc Qe engage. For mudding its one of the best diffs out hands down. For rock crawling a 100% locking diff would be better. I dont rock climb so this is not needed for my style. I do how ever crawl over allot of logs and the visco loc QE is a huge improvement over the stocker. Mine steers a little harder in 2 wheel drive and harder in 4 wheel drive. But its not that bad. I will be installing power steering this summer. For the guys that dont want to install there qe diff let me no asap!

02-02-2012, 09:33 AM	#1
Odyknuck [OP] Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chardon area, Ohio Member #485 Posts: 1,775 ()	Front QE Swap Poll Ok, I have been reading good and bad results with changing out the OEM front diff to the QE Quick Engauge unit. I have one ready to install in mine and do not want to be dissapointed after the expense and labor involved. So this threads purpose is to determine if its worth it. So please express your experience here. Thanks In advance. __________________ He who wares out his toys in the end Wins!

02-02-2012, 06:37 PM	#6
Playsndirt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montpelier Ohio Member #481 Posts: 122 ()	I like my QE. I think it turns a little harder, when your in 2 wheel. Much better than the stocker. Now I know that I will get 4 out of 4 to go! Neil __________________ Commander XT Cvtech primary Stm secondary 27.5 Pitbull Growlers Original 26" x 14" BigHorns Roof with tunes,glass windsheild with wiper 1/4 doors Rear bumper Full skid plate EPS. QE front X hood KT black box King Shocks

02-03-2012, 12:00 AM	#8
OLDGUY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western KY Member #1091 Posts: 553 ()	Do it Ody, you will love most everything except the install time. I did the power steering , Rackzilla and QE at same time, so cant speak for the stock steering with QE. Its harder on stock axles for sure. Rhino brand axles are just complete Junk. dont even waist money on them, Broke 3 , and none lasted even 1/2 day __________________ 2012 X-QE-Wicked Built PS-Rackzilla-Gorilla axles-STM rage 6-DWT 4x3 beadlocks-Pit Bull Growlers-K&T box-Odessey PC:925-UTV inc roof-Factory UTV skids & Harness bar-DJs 2" harnesses-Warn RT 4000-Custom Spilce winch rope-Viair compressor-Rigid D2 Led's-Garmin 655T

02-05-2012, 10:04 AM	#10
atvmodster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Member #532 Posts: 240 ()	DUSTINH you have it a little wrong. For mudding visco loc works awesome. Can am quads rule in the mud with the exact same diff! The reason for this is tires slip in the mud very easily and slip is what makes the visco loc Qe engage. For mudding its one of the best diffs out hands down. For rock crawling a 100% locking diff would be better. I dont rock climb so this is not needed for my style. I do how ever crawl over allot of logs and the visco loc QE is a huge improvement over the stocker. Mine steers a little harder in 2 wheel drive and harder in 4 wheel drive. But its not that bad. I will be installing power steering this summer. For the guys that dont want to install there qe diff let me no asap! __________________ 2012 Camo commander 1000xt *visco loc QE, sport roof, rear wind screen,half windsheild,spring spacers, BRP gizmo, Airdam cvtech primary and machined secondary, 30 inch zillas on itp ss112's.* Previous atv's *2009 Rzr 800, 2010 Can-am renegade 800xxc, 2008 tcat 1000, 2006 can-am outty 800xt, 2005 grizz 660, 2002 kawi 650*

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02-02-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
spudnik Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: port alberni B.C. canada Member #872 Posts: 125 ()	having the qe made the difference between keeping and selling for us.

02-02-2012, 11:37 AM	#3
XTCntn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NorthEast TN Member #1138 Posts: 549 ()	Quote: Originally Posted by Odyknuck Ok, I have been reading good and bad results with changing out the OEM front diff to the QE Quick Engauge unit. I have one ready to install in mine and do not want to be dissapointed after the expense and labor involved. So this threads purpose is to determine if its worth it. So please express your experience here. Thanks In advance. ^X2 (kinda waiting to see if this other "front diff fix" stuff is real or not before I install it)

02-02-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
wiley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West By God Virginia parkersburg Member #2628 Posts: 123 ()	I love the qe so far, about 180 miles on it. Mine takes half a turn to engage, and I didn't notice the steering being any harder unless I was in 4 wheel drive, but I would buy a locker in a heartbeat, it suits my driving style better

02-02-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
DustinH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melville Saskatchewan Member #2069 Posts: 108 ()	It Comes Down To The Basics In My Eyes. When I Push The 4 Wheel Drive Switch Do I Have 4 Wheel Drive. The Answer Is No. I Do Not Push The Button Unless I Need 4 Wheel Drive. And In Can Ams Case The Machine Decides, Not You. Its A Very Poor Design If You Intend To Rock Climb Or Use It As A Mud Machine. I Would Suggest Waiting Until There Is A Reliable Front End Locker. Just My Opinion !

02-02-2012, 09:02 PM	#7
mtncmdr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pagosa springs, CO Member #576 Posts: 160 ()	It is a must for rock crawling. You also need to get unisteer power steering. Worth the money!

02-05-2012, 07:02 AM	#9
CommAndrew Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Charleston WV Member #3098 Posts: 85 ()	No doubt about it the best investment I've made so far

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