The one on the right is actually just a regular auto (no high/low transfer case) with an unusual control layout. Called the Hurst Lightning Rods it’s supposed to imitate drag racing setups of the time with separate levers so you don’t mis shift and blow your engine/gearbox.
To add to the correction someone else posted: It’s pretty rare that you’ll see 4x4/4wd vehicles with three sticks. The example you gave is from a Lada Niva where you can lock the center differential without engaging low gears or engage low gears without locking the center differential. Most 4wd vehicles will just have a second stick with 4wd, 4wd lock, 4wd low.
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The one on the right is actually just a regular auto (no high/low transfer case) with an unusual control layout. Called the Hurst Lightning Rods it’s supposed to imitate drag racing setups of the time with separate levers so you don’t mis shift and blow your engine/gearbox.
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I saw the pic of the Lightning Rods and my reaction is how could you put that as a negative?! I used to want those so bad! ☺️
Oh, I do miss going to see relatives who had old 90s Land Rovers. They felt so alien.
To add to the correction someone else posted: It’s pretty rare that you’ll see 4x4/4wd vehicles with three sticks. The example you gave is from a Lada Niva where you can lock the center differential without engaging low gears or engage low gears without locking the center differential. Most 4wd vehicles will just have a second stick with 4wd, 4wd lock, 4wd low.