87mjdriver Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 1. I have ARB's front and rear for the 2nd time in 8 years I have a leak in the rear locker. It's the collar in the arb that leaks I guess it just a rubber seal but, I don't have the tools or the know how to fix it myself so I have to take it in, I would like to replace the ARB with something else anyone have a recomendation? It's a DD long bed with a D44 my only concern is keeping it roadable and I live in MN, I have been told a LSD in snow is bad, any thoughts. Does anyone have a fabric cover for their MJ, any recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I would just fix the ARB. For snow a selectable is gonna work the best and your choices are air, electric, and cable operated which all have thier pros and cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Not much help with the locker.. I purchased 1 of these covers off ebay last fall, fits great (even with a rollbar and lights). This is a great choice for keeping the truck protected while inside, it however isnt waterproof and not reccommended for outside storage. for the price ya can go wrong though ;) http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLYPRO-PREMIUM-FITTED-Car-Cover-FOR-JEEP-water-resistant-Rain-Sun-Dust-SNOW-/181102496850?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep&hash=item2a2a8ccc52&vxp=mtr#ht_594wt_932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 I wished arb made a cable or extricate conversion. I heard the Detroit would be a good idea but it in the snow could be interesting. Anyone have a truck cover meant for outdoor use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 The OX has a cable but I've heard they suck to keep adusted. I have auto lockers in my MJ and your right driving with them in the snow is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacks Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'll toss out my two cents worth here for what it's worth. I've been running auto lockers front and rear on my TJ for 12 years. Yes... in ice or hard packed snow you really have to pay attention to what is going on. The locker in the rear is no biggie in 2wd as long as you pay attention to what is happening. I have an auto locker in my MJ in the rear. Reacts just the same as the TJ in 2wd. Pay attention and you are most often OK. As far as a cover for outside storage... this is personal opinion only... DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! Within 6 months of just daily use at night for example, you will find your paint is scuffed quite noticably. I ruined a brand new and expensive paint job using a custom fitted and expensive cover for my '67 Cuda fastback. Keeping the rig waxed regularly and use sunscreens/blockers in the windshield works far better than a cover. Again, this is just my opinion and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 You can get 'em at menards for like 25 bucks. Water/snow/uv/all of that protectant. Seems to be good quitly my brother had one on his car and it lasted all through the Ohio fall/winter And there been one on my Mj since Mid march and we that freak snow storm and then a bunch of rain and my carpet is actually in the bed..long story lol...but I had my brother go out and check on it and other than a hug puddle of water my carpet was completely dry. But I told him to leave the tailgate down and to cover it back up and it pretty much fixed that problem. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 other than a hug puddle of water my carpet was completely dry. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 other than a hug puddle of water my carpet was completely dry. Huh? Sorry that was a late night typing. Let me translate that out of dumb @$$ talk for you haha my bad. The only issue was that the water puddled in the bed. Once the tailgate was put down the water did not puddle anymore. Even though there was a puddle of water for a few days the carpet in my bed, which is actually the cab carpet, was still dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Cool thanks guys, Stacks would just a regular Detroit in the rear be the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Unless your into drifting you won't like an auto locker in the rear on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The ARB is your best choice. I would just get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacks Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Cool thanks guys, Stacks would just a regular Detroit in the rear be the best choice. Like Zackcj7 said... the ARB would be the best choice or any selectable locker. For an auto locker the Detroit is very good. I have Lockrites in my TJ and MJ. I have a over 100,000 miles on the ones in the TJ. Spartan and Aussie lockers appear to have a good rep too and are a bit cheaper also. Hope that helps!! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've run Detroits, ARBs, and E-lockers. I liked running a Detroit in the rear. I didn't like running a Detroit in the front. If I was going to build an MJ I would run a Detroit in the rear and a selectable in the front. Having said that, I would just repair your ARB. Having a selectable rear can be nice if you drive it on the street often. Also ARB makes a good product and I wouldn't replace it just because it needed servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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