Locker Usage
JK Super Freak
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From: Torrington CT
They are used anytime you need maximum traction. Typically during steep climbs, crossing very soft material, or when crawling thru rock gardens. I only use them when I am going into a tough spot and shut them off when I get thru it.
Most of the time you should use front and rear. If steering critical you may not use the front since it will be harder to turn the wheel when locked. You may want to use front only if you are trying to get the rear to slide around an obstacle.
Most of the time you should use front and rear. If steering critical you may not use the front since it will be harder to turn the wheel when locked. You may want to use front only if you are trying to get the rear to slide around an obstacle.
Sure. Except a locked axle is always stronger than unlocked. Constant, equal traction will significantly reduce shock loading across the differential. I would argue an unlocked axle is actually weaker under tire spin for that reason. When a locked axle is bound up is when it's most likely to break, as power wont transfer to the free tire. This is where there is a much higher risk of popping an axle shaft or gears.
JK Junkie
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From: Auburn Maine
This thread was a great read
I'm about to do a pretty big overhaul and part of that includes adding lockers
This is the first time that the search feature on here found what I was looking for!
Matthew
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I'm about to do a pretty big overhaul and part of that includes adding lockers
This is the first time that the search feature on here found what I was looking for!
Matthew
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Sandy Springs, Georgia
JK Junkie
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I had mine locked in for about 4 miles on this road today. All soft, deep, powdery snow. Got to a point that it was nearly 2' deep. Even lockers in 4L wouldn't cut it. Need chains, or better yet, tracks for that stuff. But I agree with the others. Only use them as needed.
JK Super Freak
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From: Mile High Colorado
I had mine locked in for about 4 miles on this road today. All soft, deep, powdery snow. Got to a point that it was nearly 2' deep. Even lockers in 4L wouldn't cut it. Need chains, or better yet, tracks for that stuff. But I agree with the others. Only use them as needed.
