Frequently Asked Questions

A locker is basically a slang/abreviated term for a differential locker and sometimes referred to as a pin locker depending on design characteristics. The lockers function is to lock both drive wheels of an axle together. Without the drive wheels locked together the differential may not be directing power/torque to the wheel you need it to, in fact it may not be able to drive you at all.  A good video explanation can be found on our support page https://halo-performance.com/support

When the locker is off/unlocked your vehicle will act normal. When in lock the differential has a 100% positive no slip lock. This will cause your steering to feel stiff and reduce your vehicles turn radius. For these reasons it is recommended to turn the locker on only when needed.

Yes, if you are not experiencing differential wheel spin it is ok to engage the HALO locker at any speed.

We have video instructions that are pretty clear, and where always here to help with your questions. With that in mind any internal differential maintenance is a task that requires some technical skill.

HALO lockers are designed to operate with those lubricants recommended for the vehicles by Can-Am. No special lubricant is needed. The level should be serviced to the bottom of the fill port hole while sitting on level ground.

The HALO locker is easy to care for, we recommend oil changes be done by manufactures recommendations at minimum. The HALO Locker should be operated at least every 30 days to ensure it is in good working condition and to exercise moving components.

No, The HALO locker does not require a break in period, however ever when paired with new axles keep in mind to follow any break in procedures that may be required from the axle manufacturer.

Yes, in the unlikely event that you "misplace" any parts all the individual parts of a HALO locker are available.

The Halo Locker has 2 main advantages over the Can-Am smart-lok differential.

First, it is a 100% positive lock and cannot slip when engaged. The Smart-lok has clutches that slip and wear out.

Second, the Halo Locker is more durable and much better able withstand the abuse, and stress created by larger than stock tires, horsepower upgrades, and extreme riding. It has a 40% larger internal differential gear set and uses larger diameter axle input shafts for superior strength.

Yes, it would, however we have a simple solution/fix to defeat the warning or alarm that comes from the Smart-Loc differential being removed.

The sway bar, also often referred to as an anti-roll bar is a suspension component that connects both sides of the suspension together giving resistance to either side from working independently from one another. This basically is always trying to keep the wheels level with the frame giving you stability (anti-roll) when cornering. While the anti-roll bar is great for cornering, it is a hinderance when traversing obstacles or rock climbing or uneven terrain.

The Halo disconnecting sway bar gives you the best of both worlds. The factory sway bar must compromise between stability and suspension flex. The ability to disconnect will allow you have a stiffer bar, allowing for more stabilization for cornering and handling, however when you need your suspension to flex it will allow it to freely flex to the best of it abilities without the sway bay interference.

No, when the button is pressed for a change in mode. The sway bar will disconnect as soon as it has a neutral torsion, and it will reconnect when the bars transition thru the neutral position automatically.

Yes, there is 3 different positions the sway bar links can be installed, each one giving a different level of stabilization when connected.

The hole closest to the cross bar is stiffest, the hole farthest is softest. Its best to get a feel for it and adjust to your liking. A general rule of thumb is for a rear sway bar to increase understeer go softer to increase oversteer go stiffer. FYI it would be opposite for a front sway bar.