@Evan - I've run a bunch of different wranglers in my day, all over Colorado's and tend to agree with this philosophy.
That said, with a college daily driver I subscript to 'a front locker gets you into trouble that a winch gets you out of' and I wont be funding a winch ;)
I'm leaning toward...
Thanks.
Budget is as little as possible but not more than $500.
I'm comfortable with pulling it part, but wanting to meet the need (daily rural driver and occasional wekend overland). I will look into the Trutrac and Powertrax.
I'll be sure to update this as things go.
Thanks all!
Thanks for the correction Paradiddle. I jacked the back and know for sure the two tires did not rotate in opposite directions (not a LSD).
Overall I agree with everyone and I am more focused on those worry free evening drives home in winter.
Stick: Is the 8.25 LSD and a "trutrac"...
Hey there!
First off, thanks for all the valuable information here. I’m new to posting, but I’ve been reading for a long time.
I’m trying to better understand the difference between an open and limited-slip rear differential, and whether it’s worth converting from an open to a limited-slip.
My...