The negative (from what Ive read) is that the constant 'on' in 4wd of the locker wears splines,etc. I had also heard about 'steering wheel spin' happening and breaking wrist.though I never experienced something that terrible. I never experienced any bad 'side effects', but turning the wheel was a bit more 'difficult' (for a lack of a better description) when in 4wd (as expected) and the steering wheel liked to 'fight' me. But, it goes a little deeper than that, which I plan to lay out below.Īuto (~$250): I had a spartan locker in the front of my YJ (D30HP). Now I know what you're thinking: that's a stark contrast between locker types and the second question is a no brainer. Then, I have to decide: front, rear, or both. I'm debating between selectable locker (OX) or an auto (Aussie). I've been going over the various lockers available to me (I have a dana 30HP front, Chrysler 8.25 with an unknown spline count due to it being harvested from another XJ from the PO). The jeep has a 3' lift with 31' mud terrain tires on it right now. So, the XJ is my play toy but could be (and would be) used as a backup vehicle if I needed to go somewhere and the wifey is gone in 'her' car or she may drive it if we get a bout of snow/ice in the area for more ground clearance. It has 3.55 gears (and I dont plan to regear in the future.I did that with my YJ and it was a HUGE mistake).Īnyway, the jeep isn't a DD (I have a work vehicle, my wife has her own car). I have read many threads on the 'never ending which is better: front or rear' debate and am no closer to making a decision. So I'm starting to research lockers for my XJ.

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