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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Okay got a used '07 "X" 2-door with 2k miles for $16k yesterday and now I am starting to follow through with my plans. Plans are to build d44s to run 36s-37s and installing an atlas 5.0.

I am ordering a front Rubi d44 and wondering a few things...

1. How do I get the lockers to work? I am told just to rig a simple toggle switch, but I need more info than that.

2. I have a rear d44, but its just 30 spline...can the 32 spline shafts fit into this housing? What do I need to change out as far as the carrier, etc? If I can use my stock d44 I'll regear it and run a detroit locker.

3. Are front alloy shafts out yet?
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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[QUOTE=ZachMan;274670]Okay got a used '07 "X" 2-door with 2k miles for $16k yesterday and now I am starting to follow through with my plans. Plans [QUOTE]


what? i just payed $21K for mine (new) 6 mounths ago.... please dont tell me that these jk's loose vaule that fast... i mean look at the tj's cant find one under $12 (that's the reason y got got my JK (cheaper loan) )

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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ZachMan
Okay got a used '07 "X" 2-door with 2k miles for $16k yesterday and now I am starting to follow through with my plans. Plans are to build d44s to run 36s-37s and installing an atlas 5.0.

I am ordering a front Rubi d44 and wondering a few things...

1. How do I get the lockers to work? I am told just to rig a simple toggle switch, but I need more info than that.

2. I have a rear d44, but its just 30 spline...can the 32 spline shafts fit into this housing? What do I need to change out as far as the carrier, etc? If I can use my stock d44 I'll regear it and run a detroit locker.

3. Are front alloy shafts out yet?
1. You will need a switch, a relay and some wire. Battery power, switched power and ground TO the relay, and 1 wire from the relay along with ground to the locker. The locker actuator plug is the one on TOP of the housing. The locker sensor (not necessary unless running a locker engagement light) is on the back.

2. I'm not sure about using the 32 spline shafts, but I think you could if you also swapped out the carrier.

3. Alloy shafts should be available from Superior. Good luck.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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[QUOTE=FLyellowjk;274730][QUOTE=ZachMan;274670]Okay got a used '07 "X" 2-door with 2k miles for $16k yesterday and now I am starting to follow through with my plans. Plans


what? i just payed $21K for mine (new) 6 mounths ago.... please dont tell me that these jk's loose vaule that fast... i mean look at the tj's cant find one under $12 (that's the reason y got got my JK (cheaper loan) )

Well as far as I know it has zero options besides A/C. Single cd, manual tranny, soft top, etc...
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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[QUOTE=ZachMan;274902][QUOTE=FLyellowjk;274730]
Originally Posted by ZachMan
Okay got a used '07 "X" 2-door with 2k miles for $16k yesterday and now I am starting to follow through with my plans. Plans


Well as far as I know it has zero options besides A/C. Single cd, manual tranny, soft top, etc...
same here... just kkb it said the same thing... i guess the 2 doors dont hold value well good luck on your build!
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