When and how to use lockers??????
#1
When and how to use lockers??????
I thought since this is an Off-Road 101 forum, a good thread on Locker use would be appropriate.
I'm by no means an expert on this and I have lots of questions myself so lets hear about lockers
I know when I bought my first jeep I had no clue about lockers so this should help a lot of new people.
Examples: When to use them, when not to use them, how to best use them, etc.
Since this will be an informative thread for a lot of people, please don't post unless you have direct experience with this topic. Please no "I heard this, that and the other".
So what are you waiting for, get to writing
****Edit****
After doing some thinking, we should just call it "Lockers 101"
Someone that has some time we could start with what lockers are, lsd's, etc (Aussie, etc). Maybe pics and then break it down into the When and how
I'm by no means an expert on this and I have lots of questions myself so lets hear about lockers
I know when I bought my first jeep I had no clue about lockers so this should help a lot of new people.
Examples: When to use them, when not to use them, how to best use them, etc.
Since this will be an informative thread for a lot of people, please don't post unless you have direct experience with this topic. Please no "I heard this, that and the other".
So what are you waiting for, get to writing
****Edit****
After doing some thinking, we should just call it "Lockers 101"
Someone that has some time we could start with what lockers are, lsd's, etc (Aussie, etc). Maybe pics and then break it down into the When and how
Last edited by VBS4; 05-26-2008 at 03:25 PM.
#2
Here's my experiences:
I only lock the rear when i need extra traction going up a steep hill with loose rocks.
The front gets locked when i know i am going to need maximum traction climbing over rocks in a straight line.
Caution!
Turning will be near impossible when the front is locked, And is fairly hard to turn with the rear, But it is possible.
Remember that speed is a killer when crawling. Slow and low, That is the tempo!
I only lock the rear when i need extra traction going up a steep hill with loose rocks.
The front gets locked when i know i am going to need maximum traction climbing over rocks in a straight line.
Caution!
Turning will be near impossible when the front is locked, And is fairly hard to turn with the rear, But it is possible.
Remember that speed is a killer when crawling. Slow and low, That is the tempo!
#5
As I'm sure you can see, I editted this to include all factory options and aftermarket options.
Last edited by VBS4; 05-26-2008 at 03:45 PM.
#6
I use my lockers based on need. I don't pull up to a trail and say "OK time to lock it up"... If I'm slipping a tire on a rock, I'll lock the axle and crawl over it. Leaving your axles locked for the duration of your trail riding is unnecessary and potentially damaging to your drivetrain. Lock it up when you need it... and there is pretty much no time that you should ever lock on pavement (some examples that it may be necessary include locking the rear while pulling up a boat ramp, etc.)
#7
If more traction is needed, there's really no "wrong" time to engage the lockers. It's pretty hard to damage the things if you're moving slow and in somewhat of a straight line. When all you can see is sky, that's a good indication that you should lock your axle(s).
Take this obstacle in Moab for example (pictured below):
First attempt, lockers off... Half way up the obstacle the tires lost traction and the Jeep began sliding sideways.
Second attempt, front and rear locked... Crawled right up without even slipping a tire.
Take this obstacle in Moab for example (pictured below):
First attempt, lockers off... Half way up the obstacle the tires lost traction and the Jeep began sliding sideways.
Second attempt, front and rear locked... Crawled right up without even slipping a tire.
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#8
i want/need lockers
if I was to install the Aussies in my front and rear would that void the powertrain?
Even if it did, i 'might' still do it, But my next very big questions would be, how would lockers affect a daily driver and the life/length of the vehicle, as in how it affects the powertain if lets say you go wheelin once a month with it................ would it make a rig that would norm last 200k last 100k ...etc
I dont have lim slip rear or aNything in my X so the aussies look sweet
if I was to install the Aussies in my front and rear would that void the powertrain?
Even if it did, i 'might' still do it, But my next very big questions would be, how would lockers affect a daily driver and the life/length of the vehicle, as in how it affects the powertain if lets say you go wheelin once a month with it................ would it make a rig that would norm last 200k last 100k ...etc
I dont have lim slip rear or aNything in my X so the aussies look sweet
Last edited by derekls; 05-26-2008 at 10:08 PM.
#9
I dont think they make an aussie specifically for the rear of the jk yet. According to their website and from what others on this site say it will not hurt or shorten the life of your drivetrain. Im not sure about the warranty issues though.
#10
They will tell you that they don't make one for the front, either, but they fit and work.