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Generally a clutch PAC is used to both lock both wheels as well as permit slippage while turning a corner, as one wheel will be traveling further than the other wheel.

The other method is a block that goes in spyder gears to literally lock both wheels to gether, not very practical for normal street driving, as you have skipping & slidding when in sharp 90 degree turn.

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