Blue88Comanche Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have heard some about lockers... some people say get them, others say don't... :???: I also know that there are different types of lockers.. I go off roading on the weekends and would rather not camp out on a trail or our hunting property. I use my MJ as my Primary driving vehicle during the work week. I was told that Detroit auto-lockers are what I need. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 get a lunch box locker and throw it in the dana 30. I'm going with Aussie but there are a few more to choose from. plus if your going to drive it daily you don't want a locker in the rear..or at least not a full-time one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 might want to upgrade your front U-joints/shafts along with that front locker. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Should I go with front or rear first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Front. Let the steering axle pull you where you want to go. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepcoma Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Aussie for the win! I've found the rear locker to have no issues at all for a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Depending on how hard you push it and how big you plan to go on tires, I would recommend a Detroit TrueTrac limited slip in the rear. It's a mechanical limited slip rather than using clutches like the factory, and it works very well while being completely transparent on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I thought you would start out with a rear locker for street vehicle and that a front locker is bad for the street :dunno: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I thought you would start out with a rear locker for street vehicle and that a front locker is bad for the street :dunno: A locker only locks when there is power being sent to the axle. On the street, the front axle is disengaged and no power is being sent to it, so the locker should never engage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 ok then. I must have miss understood when I researched this not to long ago. I was lead to believe a front locker would be bad for street driving because it would not let you turn as freely. Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 ok then. I must have miss understood when I researched this not to long ago. I was lead to believe a front locker would be bad for street driving because it would not let you turn as freely. Brandon i think thats the rear your thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 plus if your going to drive it daily you don't want a locker in the rear..or at least not a full-time one Why's that? I have a Detroit and drive my truck every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 opinions will vary wildly on lockers and daily driving. depends on the driver, the lockers used, the tires, the vehicle setup, and the weather encountered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 What's your budget? One locker can cost $200-$1000. (I'm not counting a "Lincoln locker" as a locker, because those are for dumb rednecks.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 200 to 600 dollars is what I have set aside for my jeep this month. I just want something that I will be able to drive on the road during the work week without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 upgraded the u-joints/shafts yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 plus if your going to drive it daily you don't want a locker in the rear..or at least not a full-time one Why's that? I have a Detroit and drive my truck every day. mainly just because of turning. one wheel has to turn faster/slower then the other but like Pete said theres a lot of variables that go into it i guess. maybe its just me but youd think that a fulltime locker and turning all the time would either wear out your tires faster or even the locker. hell your living it though so i suppose youd know better then me (without one) :dunno: anyway back to subject id still lock the front first. its like a secret weapon, its not there until you pop it into 4wd and then boom, your actually going where you want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 upgraded the u-joints/shafts yet? nothing has been upgraded.. just replaced the front u-joints.. it apparently was broken before i got the jeep from my grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 late model shafts with some 297 U-joints would be on my list if I was adding in a front locker. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekb Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 late model shafts with some 297 U-joints would be on my list if I was adding in a front locker. :thumbsup: Can you expand on this? I would also like to upgrade my axles, starting with the front. Are you talking about 97+ XJs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Are you talking about 97+ XJs? All XJ's 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x u-joints, all XJ's 95+ have 5-297x u-joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 late model shafts with some 297 U-joints would be on my list if I was adding in a front locker. :thumbsup: Definently on my list :wrench: here's a nice video of what a Lunchbox locker and 0-174x U joints can do... :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekb Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Are you talking about 97+ XJs? All XJ's 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x u-joints, all XJ's 95+ have 5-297x u-joints. What about the axle disconnects? Will the XJs have the same axle shafts? Would I be able to take the axles and u-joints and slap them in my MJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now