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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjkj
The quote from the Aussie site simply says that they don't recommend putting "a locker" in the front when driven on icy conditions. They're just referring to their auto locker. A selectable locker that's not locked would simply be an open diff (or an LSD in the case of the ECTED) which would be inline with their recommendation of "no locker". If that makes sense...

As far as the ECTED, I've read that the "locked" setting is really just a REALLY strong LSD and that it's not TRULY locked as it would be with an ARB, OX, Aussie, Detroit, etc. Also, have read that the ECTED will not withstand the abuse of tires larger than 35". Anyone have experience with the ECTED above 35"?
The guys out at 4wheelsupply.com put in ECTED lockers with 40's along with a lot of other stuff in Springfield MO. I've seen the rig first hand and everything held up pretty good. You are probably right though that the ECTED is not a "complete" locker, but I wouldn't think it would be any different than the electronic lockers on the stock Rubicon's either. Just my 2 cents...
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dcblew
If you are going to re-gear you should do both at the same time then because if you are paying to have them installed you get them installed for free because they are allready taking the diff apart and it is less work for them to re-gear cause they don't have to take the ring gear off the carrier and put the new one on. Front and rear gears and ected lockers about $3300 installed. Thats what I paid.
Agree completely...I didn't have the money to do everything at once and I didn't want to wait until I did...so...I did gears...then I saved for the front locker...and now I am saving for the rear. In the long run I will end up paying more...but, it has been spread out over 2 years now.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Rescue X
The guys out at 4wheelsupply.com put in ECTED lockers with 40's along with a lot of other stuff in Springfield MO. I've seen the rig first hand and everything held up pretty good.
Good to know. Very good to know.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by artiedib
I'm also curious on why you would install a front locker first.

I used to think like many that a rear locker was the place to start, but after reading a lot of discussion and opinions on the topic I now would go front first (must be selectable though).
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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I have an aussie in front of my YJ. There is an amazing difference in traction.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by pearl-drum-man
I used to think like many that a rear locker was the place to start, but after reading a lot of discussion and opinions on the topic I now would go front first (must be selectable though).
Only needs to be selectable if you drive on ice/snow alot. Otherwise you can go with an auto locker.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Sounds lile an Aussie front won't work for me b\c I drive through a fair amount of ice and snow during the winter. Right now I have "standard" differentials front and rear
Does it make sense then to put an Aussie in the rear and a selectable locker up front?
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by artiedib
Sounds lile an Aussie front won't work for me b\c I drive through a fair amount of ice and snow during the winter. Right now I have "standard" differentials front and rear
Does it make sense then to put an Aussie in the rear and a selectable locker up front?
I don't think you want an auto locker in the rear when driving on snow/ice either, but I'm not 100% sure. I doubt it'd be as important as the front, but still think it's unadvisable.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjkj
Only needs to be selectable if you drive on ice/snow alot. Otherwise you can go with an auto locker.

Yes, and I do, but I still would rather have selectability up front even for off-road conditions.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pearl-drum-man
Yes, and I do, but I still would rather have selectability up front even for off-road conditions.
I had an Aussie up front on my truck and it was never an issue on or off road here (Guam). In snow/ice it WOULD be an issue.

It increased my turning radius a bit, but not enough to make me wish it were selectable.
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