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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 07:50 PM
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Alright guys I'm new to the off road world/Jeep world, I have a stock jk unlimited sport if I wanted to but a rear locker would I have to completely get a new rear end or do they make one Thant can be installed, thanx
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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You can buy one that goes in. Prices from $350-$1500
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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I just replaced my stock LSD with an ARB locker and kept the same housing just bought the unit and had it installed.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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If you plan to ever get bigger tires, I'd wait til then and regear at the same time. No sense to pay the labor twice
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Yes they sell ones that can be installed in your stock axel. Most you will have to have professionally installed. There are a range of options so I'd call a good off road shop and have them walk you through your options.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Default just trade it in and get a rubicon !

all that effort to get to the same features that rubicon comes stock with and no worries well i shouldnt go that far it is a jeep
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