can someone share some locker knowledge?

[philip_g]

What works for you?
XJ is basically a DD with some light 4 wheeling, I think I'll just lock the rears since twice now I've had issues with getting out on the open diff.
What's cheap?
it's a D35 with stockish size tires.

 

[Kittrell]

Colorado DD, and you don't wanna spend the money for selectables; I have True Tracs front and rear.

 

[jrsxj98]

DJ is right. I have Detroits front and rear but mine dont see a bunch of DD duties any more. The detroit is not noticable in the front in 2wd. But in 4WD it can be a real bitch on the ice.

 

[Fred]

Personally, I like my selectable lockers, but spending that kind of money on a d-35 with stockish tires probably isn't worth it unless you plan on keeping it for awhile without changes.

Fred

 

[Led]

lunch box it and call it good carry spare shahts

 

[jrsxj98]

lunch box it and call it good carry spare shahts

Spoken from experience.

 

[philip_g]

DJ is right. I have Detroits front and rear but mine dont see a bunch of DD duties any more. The detroit is not noticable in the front in 2wd. But in 4WD it can be a real bitch on the ice.

I think you're right, I'd have to go with selectables.
I think I'll bag it and carry some chains.

My leaves fanned out in the snow and lunched my two back tires so I guess I get to replace those first

 

[viperbaron]

OK, so what are "selectables" anyway? I'm back after a year in Iraq & I want to improve my XJ toy. I've got stock axels now on my '98 and with all the snow & ice of late...I think lockers would be a good investment.
Thanks!
Karl...

 

[Frank Z]

Selectable lockers are open differentials that lock both axles together via mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic means. Engage 'em when needed and disengage when not needed.

ARB and OX are pretty much it as far as seelctable lockers are concerned for XJ's with stock axles.

Welcome home and THANK YOU for your service!

 

[bigo]

What about a limited slip??? I run an Alburn ls in the rear and a Detroit Tru-Trac in the front and it works good. If I were to go more aggressive, I would put a Detroit locker in the rear and run the 29 spline axles (8 1/4).
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[Quacked]

Lockers and mud tires are down right frightening on ice!

 

[Frank Z]

Lockers and mud tires are down right frightening on ice!

Depends on the driver. After our recent blizzards the roads have been pretty scary to say the least. Very little skinny peddle and my heep did fine.