Winch or Lockers?
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JK Newbie
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So even with both front and rear lockers you were unable to get past that patch of ice? Im wondering if some chains would be a good investment for that sort of situation.
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JK Newbie
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When you are alone and heading to your hunting or fishing spots, my guess is that you won't be going out of your way to find the hardest paths to get there, right? Just because there is a big ass rock in front of you, doesn't mean that you 'have' to drive over it. -drive around it or take the bypass. If you find yourself wanting to run the harder trails with groups, then it's time to start thinking about all of the skid and corner armor options.
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JK Jedi Master
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Many of the trails are closed all winter, but snow wheeling is a semi-popular and quite a few people carry a good set of chains. (not the cheapie walmart sets)There is some good info here if you decide to grab a set.
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Yeah I think I will go with a good winch over lockers. Kinda makes more sense really. A winch would save you in a tight spot more times than lockers. Ive been reading many more threads and there are quite a few people that believe a good winch is the most important mod to do, except maybe good tires.
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JK Newbie
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I was wanting to get the OE LSD, but it comes in a stupid upgrade package with a bunch of other crap I do not want. I have heard those things tend to get burned up off-roading since they are of the clutch variety. It would be nice if they offered more upgrade options to the drive train.
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I was wanting to get the OE LSD, but it comes in a stupid upgrade package with a bunch of other crap I do not want. I have heard those things tend to get burned up off-roading since they are of the clutch variety. It would be nice if they offered more upgrade options to the drive train.
So the LSD was nothing in comparison and a requirement for myself.
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I was wanting to get the OE LSD, but it comes in a stupid upgrade package with a bunch of other crap I do not want. I have heard those things tend to get burned up off-roading since they are of the clutch variety. It would be nice if they offered more upgrade options to the drive train.
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I like this advice. I just bought a D44 Rear Detroit Truetrac today and am bringing the Jeep in for 4:88 gears in a few weeks. I would love an e-locker locker for the front, but I will wait a few years and save up for a winch and bumpers first.
JK Newbie
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Sorry if this was said but not reading 8 pages lol but I'd go with the lockers unless your wheeling by yourself. As long as you've got a rope you'll be good. I've been out a bunch of times and no one has ever really needed a winch rope was enough so I'm saving the money