Suzuki King Quad 300 differential lock mod

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Suzuki King Quad 300 differential lock mod

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11 жыл бұрын

I'm not a professional mechanic, but this is how I modified our 1999 Suzuki LT-300-F King Quad so that "Diff Lock" is available in all three ranges, Super-Low, Low, and High.
** I advise AGAINST using diff lock in High range, as the steering would be too tough and dangerous. **
However, we use our King Quad in Low range to plow snow and having the front axle locked should help a lot.
Total time to do this job was about 50 minutes, and that includes videotaping the whole process. I know this modification will work on other model years, but no promises...
If this mod works for you, or if you'd like to see more of our King Quad and the various things we've done to it, PLEASE COMMENT! Thanks!
I've installed custom plow lights, "start in any gear" mod, home made winch-powered plow lifting mechanism, auxiliary LED taillights, etc...
Start in any gear mod: www.quadcrazy.c...
No guarantees if that will work for you. I know that wire colors rarely match throughout model years. Snip at your own risk!

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@billrobsham697 8 жыл бұрын

such great machines I wish I could go back in time and stockpile them because they are so hard to find and when you do someone else does too

@rawb4291 10 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely at a loss for words. I found this video by accident!! I am so glad that I found that this could be done. The super low diff lock was the main reason I wanted to get rid of my Quadrunner 250. I would be already started doing this mod if it wasn't dark out. Cant wait to do this! Excellent vid!!

@rye212 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wanted you to know this video is still useful for those of us hanging on to our '99 machines.

@CumminsDriver 11 жыл бұрын

I did this on my 250 Quad Runner back a year or so ago before I sold it. Its really nice to not have to be in super low. If you are pulling a heavy load or something and need a little speed, you can run low range instead of super low, and still keep the differential locked. Definately a worthwhile mod for anyone with one of these machines.

@1963unimog 11 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 95 king quad because of the front diff lock option. I think doing this is a great idea. No more having to shift into super low range. Going out to do it now. Thank u for the great video.

@michaelwhite8669 10 жыл бұрын

Just did this mod on my 1999 Suzuki King Quad, thanks for the video

@LightWaIker 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Worked very well on my 1998 King Quad 300. The levers operated smoother after this mod as well. Outstanding video on this. Much appreciated brother.

@atomx111 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm glad you like the mod. Thanks for your awesome comment, I appreciate it

@1300SL 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, have not done this mod. to mine but should have done it when it was all apart. I love my King Quad 300, one of the best if not the best Quads around.

@1963unimog 11 жыл бұрын

Ok all done. Works great and levers move in and out of gear easier. Thank u so much for the great video.

@peternajduk7841 3 жыл бұрын

Best description video ever!

@atomx111 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you like it!

@fx4guy 3 жыл бұрын

You should talk about the light set up your running on this quad it looks nice

@marcopellegrini3883 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just performed the modification. Can't wait to get it out on the trail to test!

@jcan2684 8 жыл бұрын

Great vid Mr Brown. Jr's KQ is smoking like a bug fogger, so I am checking all the you tube mods I can do while it's torn up. Jr and his buds will be impressed.

@ConfusionWithinInc 10 жыл бұрын

Had no idea this could be done! AwEsOmE share bro thanks !!!

@bobthebuilder4133 8 ай бұрын

This is very helpful

@atomx111 11 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

@billrobsham697 6 жыл бұрын

If I was wealthy and smart I would go around and buy all the 250s and 300s with Hi Lo and super low and just fix em all up. Best most thought out quad ever

@matttond7803 11 жыл бұрын

thats a mod been meanin to do on mine, just havent got around to it yet, but can see how easy it is ! thanks 4 the video 1996 KQ 300 and recent addition, 1991 KQ 4wd 300

@timmccarthy3125 11 жыл бұрын

excellent video would this work on the early 90,s model?

@16driver16 3 ай бұрын

I just took the back cable retainer off and put the selector into super low with the gear actually in high or low and i didnt have to do any work... i figured it out by accident since my trans is messed up and the high/low lever is very hard to move even with the cable removed

@dieselram05 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks! I have two of these I'm going to do.

@RazorTheDragon 11 күн бұрын

If your going to use differential lock I would not go in High because it’s not designed for that you do not have good steering so I would use low or super low

@2000kq 10 жыл бұрын

Though i did this mod a few years back on my '00 model King Quad your video presentation on it was excellent. Very nicely done. However, i have a question regarding another mod if you could help me out. You mentioned the "start in any gear mod". What exactly does this mod entail how would i go about doing it..?

@atomx111 11 жыл бұрын

glad it worked. I'm enjoying the mod, too.

@PerWiklund234 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@atomx111 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helped!

@rlld23 6 ай бұрын

You never mentioned where we could buy the part? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

@dylanhuben1025 9 жыл бұрын

Could you do this on a Suzuki quad runner 250

@davehimlin2374 8 ай бұрын

Is there any tips/ advice on shifting the 2wd- 4wd- dif lock shifter into place, ? Mine is very difficult to shift into those 3 positions.

@atomx111 11 жыл бұрын

thanks! I hope it helps.

@mo-reesespieces9066 10 жыл бұрын

What year is your KQ? I have a 96-250 that will not start. I am taking off the carb and before rebuilding it, I want to check the fuel shut off valve under the tank and the fuel pump but have no clue on how to check that. Manual says it is vacuum operated and would like to know before tearing down the carb if it is working. Any suggestions on how to test it? If I rebuild the carb and it does not start I will not know if it is the carb or something else. I am getting spark, and air filter will be completely cleaned out, etc. I only have 377 miles on it and it has been sitting in the basement over 10+years. When I spray choke cleaner in the carb it runs but cuts off so I am guessing it is not getting fuel for some reason. Has a 31mm carb. Great video and thanks for sharing. Peace, Mo

@PAYNEINC2007 10 жыл бұрын

done this awsome climbs like a spider

@akintn 11 жыл бұрын

Impressed good video.

@wsbullen8309 2 жыл бұрын

Why did Suzuki NOT do this from the factory? What could possibly go wrong modding it? I’m curious because I just purchased from the original owner a 1994 King Quad. Love the little Smurf.

@safffff1000 Жыл бұрын

Yes has to be a reason, maybe to prevent undo stress on some other component

@adamallworth8915 7 ай бұрын

Safety.. but I would be still be afraid running diff lock in high.

@xhumeka 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I love these machines!

@atomx111 10 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Mine is still going strong. Not the fastest, not the strongest, not the biggest, but GREAT engineering!

@tomashton7208 10 жыл бұрын

here is my question of the day, how does the pressurized oil get to the camshaft,the shop manual I have doesnt show any of the oil routes, I do know that the 250, and 300 have two oil drain plugs, and there is a screen filter on the front one,, with 3 ten millimeter bolts whats going on is when you attach the universal plate for the snow plow the plate covers up the front oil drain, the set up is just like old air cooled vw,s

@atomx111 11 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. The job is fairly easy, take a look at your machine and see if it matches... Give it a try. Thanks!

@ajkemer 8 жыл бұрын

Quick question you seem inclined so i have a 08 king quad first of the front drive shaft or diff is frozen and fixes tries hot water and heat gun... then as i was trying to get the frozen mud out i realized that what looked to be oil was leaking from the right side off the motor underneath any ideas

@tomc7155 2 жыл бұрын

What was Suzukis reason for having diff lock in super low only for ?

@vikingsreach 4 ай бұрын

My only guess is a safety for kids maybe, if you do this trick to your atv , some people say you pull out in high gear in DL it could throw someone off the atv, and it is harder to steer.

@Slimpickins71 3 жыл бұрын

Who the heck has a 10mm socket? Jk., thanks for the video

@Derrek4Real 3 жыл бұрын

Did u have any issues with the mod? Did everything still hold up? I am getting one and want to do this? Any information would be awesome 👌

@atomx111 3 жыл бұрын

it held up just fine for me. I used to pull a small trailer w/ firewood up and down some pretty hilly terrain with dirt trails. This is where it helped the most! I thought I'd like it for plowing snow in the winter, but I ended up preferring just limited slip for plowing. The diff lock made steering a little more sketchy on ice and snow. Yeah, definitely do it! It's nice having the option there, but you can always easily shift out of "diff lock" if you don't like it. No problem! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@Derrek4Real 3 жыл бұрын

@@atomx111 u use diff lock in high? I just want it for deep snow and hunting and pulling big trees I cut. I mite use it to mud I don't know. Just wanted to no as much before I do the mod that's all. U think diff lock in high be ok for snow and mud or no go? Thanks for answering I appreciate it alot

@atomx111 10 жыл бұрын

It's been several years since I did the 'start in any gear mod. Try the link I've added to my description. This is not how I did mine exactly, but those guys say it works, AS LONG AS YOUR WIRES ARE THE SAME COLORS AS MENTIONED! My info came from a guy named Houston who had several KQ300 mods laid out, but his site doesn't appear to exist anymore. Maybe I'll have to go back into mine and make a new video.

@steelers454 8 жыл бұрын

does these work on a 2002 kind Quad

@tomashton7208 10 жыл бұрын

sounds like it would work okay, but I wouldnt reccomand going over 20 mph with the front axle locked like that, what do you think about removing the wire screen in front of the carb for increased air flow, and is there a way to mount a 280 cc engine oil cooler onto a 250cc, and do you think having a tach is just a waste, one more note, this is to answer a question about why the engine is set back, there is a factory option for a fan to fit in there and cool the head , these engines also rely on being air cooled.

@kylequinn5349 4 жыл бұрын

what year is the bike

@atomx111 4 жыл бұрын

@jaybourbon8608 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 97 300 king quad. Can you or someone tell me why my range selector when set to high gear is in super low on the transmission? Someone swapped the linkage somehow! I also have no high gear.. :(

@jonhunt5408 3 жыл бұрын

Where the selector cable attaches to the case, by the left rear tire. Remove the 10mm bolt that goes through the lever and attaches it to shift rod in the case. Slide the shift lever off of the rod. With pliers, turn the rod counter clockwise until you can’t turn it any more. It may be necessary to rotate the wheel (in 2wd) so that the forks can slide. Push the range selection lever all the way forward. Reattach the lever, reinstall the bolt. You should now have all your ranges again. Someone has just put the lever back on out of synch with the rod position.

@jaybourbon8608 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonhunt5408 One of the gears grenaded in the case. I replaced it and it's fine now.

@jonhunt5408 3 жыл бұрын

Jay Bourbon glad you got it fixed!

@miguelgosselin3890 10 жыл бұрын

Why did suzuki disable that? might damage some parts by going to fast locked? can the bike take it mechanically? Or it is just dangerous for unexperienced drivers? let me know your thoughts.

@atomx111 10 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it's a steering thing. With diff lock, steering gets noticeably tougher on these machines, harder to control on hard surfaces. So be sure you're on slippery/rough terrain only when using diff lock!

@InsaneMopar 4 жыл бұрын

Its a liability thing and having diff lock at higher speeds hinder the handling of the machine. All atvs that have the diff lock option are speed limited unless you press the override button. I will be doing this mod to my king today since i was wondering how to disable it

@toddchapman3017 4 жыл бұрын

So does this give full time diff lock in all modes or can you still disengage diff lock??

@atomx111 4 жыл бұрын

2wd and 4wd still work completely normally. After this mod, however, you'll have the option to use 'diff lock' and ANY range, not just Super Low. Good luck!