Lockers
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2010
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From: South Jordan, Utah
Lockers
I had the track lock limited slip in the rear and replaced it with a eaton elocker. I also did 4.88 gears. I love the gears and the elocker has worked perfect so far. I will run another eaton up front in my Dana 30 when I get some more cash. Elocker is cool cause no air lines that leak and it was a clean easy install. I was not a big fan of my limited slip cause it would kill power and try to adjust and make wierd noises when I was trying to crawl up a slick or steep loose trail. I either wanna be locked or open and the elocker gives me that choice. Plus can run regular gear oil with no additives.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Long Island, NY
Good. LOTS of downpours. Did the clean JK pretty damn good though!
With those rolling hills, I'd get a selectable up front. I can only imagine how those hills and sides are with lots of snow and ice. Get yourself an ARB up front and a Detroit in the rear. Call it a day.
With those rolling hills, I'd get a selectable up front. I can only imagine how those hills and sides are with lots of snow and ice. Get yourself an ARB up front and a Detroit in the rear. Call it a day.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2010
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From: Mile High
Off-road, it was absolutely the way to go. Nothing to think about, everything just worked all the time. Sure, there was some noise, but really no biggie. If my jeep was a dedicated off-road rig, I would go this route again.
On-road in the dry or wet, I liked it. Sure, turning in the parking lot was full of drama and tire squeal, but hey if I wanted to be obscure and invisible, I wouldn't have bought a jeep to begin with.
However, and here's the REAL kicker, it was downright dangerous in the snow and ice on the highway. I live in CO, and in the winter on the highway if you hit a patch of ice, the rear would step out precariously and dramatically. If I had it in 4WD, not only would the rear step out, but the front would step out in the opposite direction, and you would be spinning in a heart-beat.
I got into the habit of clutching-in at the slightest hint of anything that even looked like ice on the highway. Black ice was a death-knell.
As a result of this experience, I would personally never do a non-selectable locker on a vehicle I drive on the street again. If you live anywhere that has four seasons, heed my warning.
I plan on going ARB (with a re-gear) as soon as I can.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,907
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From: Maine
I thought I would relay my recent experience being locked front and rear with non-selectable lockers on my TJ.
Off-road, it was absolutely the way to go. Nothing to think about, everything just worked all the time. Sure, there was some noise, but really no biggie. If my jeep was a dedicated off-road rig, I would go this route again.
On-road in the dry or wet, I liked it. Sure, turning in the parking lot was full of drama and tire squeal, but hey if I wanted to be obscure and invisible, I wouldn't have bought a jeep to begin with.
However, and here's the REAL kicker, it was downright dangerous in the snow and ice on the highway. I live in CO, and in the winter on the highway if you hit a patch of ice, the rear would step out precariously and dramatically. If I had it in 4WD, not only would the rear step out, but the front would step out in the opposite direction, and you would be spinning in a heart-beat.
I got into the habit of clutching-in at the slightest hint of anything that even looked like ice on the highway. Black ice was a death-knell.
As a result of this experience, I would personally never do a non-selectable locker on a vehicle I drive on the street again. If you live anywhere that has four seasons, heed my warning.
I plan on going ARB (with a re-gear) as soon as I can.
Off-road, it was absolutely the way to go. Nothing to think about, everything just worked all the time. Sure, there was some noise, but really no biggie. If my jeep was a dedicated off-road rig, I would go this route again.
On-road in the dry or wet, I liked it. Sure, turning in the parking lot was full of drama and tire squeal, but hey if I wanted to be obscure and invisible, I wouldn't have bought a jeep to begin with.
However, and here's the REAL kicker, it was downright dangerous in the snow and ice on the highway. I live in CO, and in the winter on the highway if you hit a patch of ice, the rear would step out precariously and dramatically. If I had it in 4WD, not only would the rear step out, but the front would step out in the opposite direction, and you would be spinning in a heart-beat.
I got into the habit of clutching-in at the slightest hint of anything that even looked like ice on the highway. Black ice was a death-knell.
As a result of this experience, I would personally never do a non-selectable locker on a vehicle I drive on the street again. If you live anywhere that has four seasons, heed my warning.
I plan on going ARB (with a re-gear) as soon as I can.
I have posted this type of info in the past.
It is summarily ignored by, and/or denied by, those who want full-time lockers.
That is precisely the reason the TRU–LOK™ is limited to engaging in 4lo and below 10 mph.
Last edited by ronjenx; Jun 12, 2010 at 03:33 AM.