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Old 12-04-2014, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by k0260
Last part of my big parts puzzle came today, Eaton E locker To go with 4:88 gears, and a Tru Trac up front. Now for the fun part, to install
Ware you planning snow runs with that luch box locker up front?
If so, I watched a friend of mine slide right off the road on a snow run when that locker engaged while he hit some ice. Luckily it didn't kill his family. Unless you have manual hubs, which he did not.
Old 12-13-2014, 05:56 PM
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Well I have full synergy set up coming in (tie rod and drag link) plus a fox ats steering stabilizer So my bad steering is gonna get fixed and then some. Gonna go to hollister on saturday to try and break something else but if not then next on my list is 37s
Old 12-17-2014, 02:18 PM
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I've boiled my power steering 2 times and blown a high pressure hose. Maybe this will help.

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Originally Posted by Pjohn
I've boiled my power steering 2 times and blown a high pressure hose. Maybe this will help. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=588109"/>
I've noticed my steering can get a little mucky. Report back on how well that fixes things
Old 12-17-2014, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BKGM Jeepers
Ware you planning snow runs with that luch box locker up front?
If so, I watched a friend of mine slide right off the road on a snow run when that locker engaged while he hit some ice. Luckily it didn't kill his family. Unless you have manual hubs, which he did not.
yes sure am, where I live snow runs are a big part of local wheeling
Old 12-22-2014, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by k0260
yes sure am, where I live snow runs are a big part of local wheeling
For snow runs, do people typically stay open/not lock the fronts and just rely on the rears for power?
Old 12-22-2014, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ1

For snow runs, do people typically stay open/not lock the fronts and just rely on the rears for power?
I run open open in 4 low in snow deep enough where my tires doesn't penetrate to the road . I run 2 wheel drive to have fun and drift around. I run 4hi in the shallow stuff if needed. Anything under 50 mph you can shift from 2hi to 4hi as long as all the tires are spinning at the same speed. If your rears are spinning 20 mph and the front is going 10 you'll just grind stuff in your transfer case. I drive a 12 manual transmission jkur I snow wheel
Un serviced roads and fire roads.
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Originally Posted by Pjohn
I run open open in 4 low in snow deep enough where my tires doesn't penetrate to the road . I run 2 wheel drive to have fun and drift around. I run 4hi in the shallow stuff if needed. Anything under 50 mph you can shift from 2hi to 4hi as long as all the tires are spinning at the same speed. If your rears are spinning 20 mph and the front is going 10 you'll just grind stuff in your transfer case. I drive a 12 manual transmission jkur I snow wheel
Un serviced roads and fire roads.
Old 12-23-2014, 10:01 PM
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I never run a front locker unless im recovering myself or traveling in deep fresh snow.


What's everyone getting for Christmas? I need new tires but they will likely be a New Years purchase.
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Originally Posted by BKGM Jeepers
I never run a front locker unless im recovering myself or traveling in deep fresh snow.


What's everyone getting for Christmas? I need new tires but they will likely be a New Years purchase.
Got a 50" light bar, but the mounts won't be here until the 31st. I need tires too, probably next month.


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