Mighty.Mighty_XJ
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- VA ... in the dark
99 XJ Limited, 4x4 w/242
OK guys, it's time to get the goodies swapped over from the wrecked '92 and get my '99 built. I'm still sourcing parts and the current dilemma is about the Ford 8.8 diff. I had an Aussie installed some years ago, but hard learned experience tells me it has to go and no more auto locker in the rear. Up front I do have an Eaton e-locker so it'll take me places, but out back I'm trying to decide what to do. I really want an OX locker but I don't think I can afford it right now. So ....
** Spider gears ** and leave it open?
** Limited Slip **? If so, which is recommended by those of you who know? I recall when I had a factory ltd slip in my D35 someone observed once that it was "working against" me in the rocks. Would this still hold true with an aftermarket ltd slip?
FYI I am looking for decent snow & on-road manners as well as perhaps an assist off-road even though the e-locker has proven to be more than capable in the rocks. I'll still be running 33s. Please school me & help me to decide.
OK guys, it's time to get the goodies swapped over from the wrecked '92 and get my '99 built. I'm still sourcing parts and the current dilemma is about the Ford 8.8 diff. I had an Aussie installed some years ago, but hard learned experience tells me it has to go and no more auto locker in the rear. Up front I do have an Eaton e-locker so it'll take me places, but out back I'm trying to decide what to do. I really want an OX locker but I don't think I can afford it right now. So ....
** Spider gears ** and leave it open?
** Limited Slip **? If so, which is recommended by those of you who know? I recall when I had a factory ltd slip in my D35 someone observed once that it was "working against" me in the rocks. Would this still hold true with an aftermarket ltd slip?
FYI I am looking for decent snow & on-road manners as well as perhaps an assist off-road even though the e-locker has proven to be more than capable in the rocks. I'll still be running 33s. Please school me & help me to decide.