Should I install lockers? 2DR JK SPORT
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Should I install lockers? 2DR JK SPORT
Good evening all,
I know that there are brands that sell lockers for for JK's. I am tempted to get one like an electric one or possibly an air ARB. I am hesitant because I am unsure if the Dana 30 and 35 can handle a locker? Would it tear up the diff do you think? Again, I would be getting a locker that I could disengage since this would by my daily driver as well.
Thanks for the thoughts and advice!
-Andrew
I know that there are brands that sell lockers for for JK's. I am tempted to get one like an electric one or possibly an air ARB. I am hesitant because I am unsure if the Dana 30 and 35 can handle a locker? Would it tear up the diff do you think? Again, I would be getting a locker that I could disengage since this would by my daily driver as well.
Thanks for the thoughts and advice!
-Andrew
JK Junkie
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,697
Likes: 2
From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Been down this road too. Here's the thing: if you are going to put lockers in, you may as well re-gear since labor is already paid for. Now, do the math.
Lockers and compressor: $2000
Gears: $500
Labor: $1000
Go buy a set of rubicon take-offs for the same price and then you also have a D44 up front. Plus, you can sell your stock axles for $1500-$2000. So, your net cost is $1500-$2000.
Lockers and compressor: $2000
Gears: $500
Labor: $1000
Go buy a set of rubicon take-offs for the same price and then you also have a D44 up front. Plus, you can sell your stock axles for $1500-$2000. So, your net cost is $1500-$2000.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
Likes: 165
From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Do you 'need' thousand dollar selectable lockers? Do a search on the detroit truetrac and see a pair of those might work for you.
If you do want selectables, a pair of rubi axles would work great --> IF you can find them for a decent price.
If you can't find rubi axles, then read through this one:
Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Dynatrac Presents - Lockers 101
(note - since that was written, the rear d44 e-locker has been updated to a 4-pin design)
If you do want selectables, a pair of rubi axles would work great --> IF you can find them for a decent price.
If you can't find rubi axles, then read through this one:
Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Dynatrac Presents - Lockers 101
(note - since that was written, the rear d44 e-locker has been updated to a 4-pin design)
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
Likes: 165
From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
That's a regular rear d44? If you can find one, you want one out of a 'Rubicon' that has the factory electric locker.
You're sure you have a d35 rear now?
You're sure you have a d35 rear now?
Last edited by nthinuf; Dec 14, 2013 at 05:43 PM.
Trending Topics
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,873
Likes: 0
From: 36* N
Based on the unfilled profile, I would guess an 09.....it was only certain 07's that came with a d35.
I think there's more research to be done on the OP's end before he starts looking at lockers. No point in installing something if he doesn't know what he's already capable of. Lockers are not the "end all, be all" solution.
Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk
I think there's more research to be done on the OP's end before he starts looking at lockers. No point in installing something if he doesn't know what he's already capable of. Lockers are not the "end all, be all" solution.
Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,482
Likes: 1
From: Denver, CO
Do you 'need' thousand dollar selectable lockers? Do a search on the detroit truetrac and see a pair of those might work for you. If you do want selectables, a pair of rubi axles would work great --> IF you can find them for a decent price. If you can't find rubi axles, then read through this one: Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Dynatrac Presents - Lockers 101 (note - since that was written, the rear d44 e-locker has been updated to a 4-pin design)