Awd And Lockers

[Wiggilez]

I've recently purchased a D44 for the rear of my MJ, which will probably be getting an auto locker (like an Aussie locker) however, right now I'm more concerned about the front. From how I understand the AWD functionally will effectively be useless. because as you round a corner the outer wheel moves faster which would cause the locker to activate.  so my question is: Am I right, or is there something I have overlooked?

 

Thanks in advance any input is appreciated.

[benjy_26]

AWD as in 242? Installing a locker in the rear shouldnt affect the functionality of that T Case. Just remember to let off the gas and coast whike rounding a corner. You should be ok.

[Blue88Comanche]

I have an Aussie in my rear diff and run awd all the time.  the front tiff I have a selectable locker. Of you don't want a selectable locker then for added traction get a limited slip. Do not use an auto locker in the front diff, while using any 4wd setting on the road.

 

The Aussie in the my rear d44 acts very well, almost don't know its there when in AWD vs 2wd.

[Incommando]

"I've recently purchased a D44 for the rear of my MJ, which will probably be getting an auto locker (like an Aussie locker) however, right now I'm more concerned about the front. From how I understand the AWD functionally will effectively be useless. because as you round a corner the outer wheel moves faster which would cause the locker to activate.  so my question is: Am I right, or is there something I have overlooked?

Thanks in advance any input is appreciated."

 

 

You can drive with an Aussie in the rear just fine. In AWD mode the 242 allows differentiation between the front and rear so whether the rear is locked or not will not matter. Unless you tromp it to make a turn, like from a stopped position on one road to another, the Aussie won't be locked in a turn enough enough to make a difference anyway. My personal experience echos that of Blue88Comanche's and that of my friend's 43 year old soccer mom wife who has a no-slip auto locker in the back of her 242 equipped KJ and who drives in some pretty solid winter weather. You do not need to alter your driving style much if at all with the rear locker. If she can handle it I am sure most everyone else can. When questioned people spewing most of the negative reports about auto lockers are repeating what they have heard/read and not from first hand experience. 

 

Although I think you just meant you wanted to know how a rear locker would effect your vehicle a front auto locker has been mentioned. I have seen someone try an auto locker in the front of am AWD/242 XJ. It did not work. As the front axle potentially has power to it to some degree at all times it caused some apparent binding issues on pavement and noticeable under steer everywhere as is common with any locked front end. . A limited slip, especially a TrueTrac, would be great in the front but they cost between $80-$100 more than an Aussie and require the assembly to be set up again. A selectable also requires re-setting the gears and are much more expensive. Any owner should be realistic about what they intend to do with their jeep to determine the best way to go. 

[Wiggilez]

thanks for help help guys

 

and thank you Incommando for confirming my suspicions