Do not install Detroit Soft Locker on 2012+ Jeep JK with automatic
01-13-2013, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by a4x4guy
I am swapping out the detriot with an ARB and was going to post you, Northridge and AEV as to what happens as you all have helped me out so far tremendously so far trying to get my rig up and running
01-13-2013, 07:34 AM
#42
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In 2wd and unlocked, a selectable acts just like an open diff. Your computer system shouldn't have problems unless you lock the front in 2wd. Even then, I'm not sure the computer would react. The Eaton ELocker is a great choice if you're considering a selectable for a 30.
01-13-2013, 10:03 AM
#43
JK Freak
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll only use this locker in mud about once every 6 weeks, and on light rocks once or twice a year in Missouri/Indiana/Tennessee Jamborees. So I won't be stressing these much. I'm not hard core, but want to ensure I have the locker when/if needed. I'll post when I get it in, which won't likely be until this spring. I will continue to monitor this post. Thanks again.
01-13-2013, 10:40 AM
#44
JK Super Freak
There are no adjustments to make on the rear axle....even if you have adjustable rear control arms the only thing your are going to do is adjust pinion angle....but they still does nothing as far as alignment goes.
If the shop claims they did a 4 wheeln alignment then you got taken.
Now they put those alignment paddle things on all for wheels regardless of the alignment performed.
If the shop claims they did a 4 wheeln alignment then you got taken.
Now they put those alignment paddle things on all for wheels regardless of the alignment performed.
01-18-2013, 01:47 AM
#45
As has been earlier posted, a locker up front in a 30 can cause issues but they are strength related and should have no relevance with the computer system.
In 2wd and unlocked, a selectable acts just like an open diff. Your computer system shouldn't have problems unless you lock the front in 2wd. Even then, I'm not sure the computer would react. The Eaton ELocker is a great choice if you're considering a selectable for a 30.
In 2wd and unlocked, a selectable acts just like an open diff. Your computer system shouldn't have problems unless you lock the front in 2wd. Even then, I'm not sure the computer would react. The Eaton ELocker is a great choice if you're considering a selectable for a 30.
01-18-2013, 03:59 AM
#46
????? How could you adjust toe and camber on a rear solid axle? About the only thing you can adjust is the caster (if you have adjustable control arms), and what Dynatrac was talking about (the "crab walk" adjustment).
01-18-2013, 04:01 AM
#47
Soooooo, I would guess that doing the locker mod in a 12'-13' JK with an auto trans would cause issues too when using in 2 or 4 hi? I have no issues with the locker mod in mine, although it is a 6 speed manual. I can use the rear locker in 2 wheel with no issues.
01-18-2013, 05:47 AM
#48
01-18-2013, 06:07 AM
#49
JK Super Freak
He was talking about thrust angle. It is the angle of parallel when compared to the front angle. So basically its an adjustment comparing wheelbase measurements on the left and right side of the vehicle. If the measurements are different it can cause the vehicle to "crab walk" while going down the road.
01-18-2013, 07:15 AM
#50
He was talking about thrust angle. It is the angle of parallel when compared to the front angle. So basically its an adjustment comparing wheelbase measurements on the left and right side of the vehicle. If the measurements are different it can cause the vehicle to "crab walk" while going down the road.
And technically, the wheelbase length could be the same on each side but still have one hell of a crab walk (both axles could be on an agle to the frame and still have the same wheelbase).