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Old 05-03-2013 | 07:09 AM
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Default Lockers!

I want to lock my sport! On a budget as is most jeep fans, but i still want to lock this thing up. What is your best bang for your buck? And best types of systems? Not sure on air or cable??
Old 05-03-2013 | 07:29 AM
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I love my Eaton E-lockers. Transparent on the street and work great off-road. No compressor required!
Old 05-03-2013 | 07:55 AM
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I just put an Aussie in my front axle, it was pretty cheap and easy.
Old 05-03-2013 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by maximredriver
I just put an Aussie in my front axle, it was pretty cheap and easy.
How big of a difference did you notice with just the front locked?
Old 05-03-2013 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ECE00jk
I want to lock my sport! On a budget as is most jeep fans, but i still want to lock this thing up. What is your best bang for your buck? And best types of systems? Not sure on air or cable??
Zip lockers (Air lockers) cheapers than ARB,perform just as well
Old 05-03-2013 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jkmadness

Zip lockers (Air lockers) cheapers than ARB,perform just as well
Have not heard of them i will check that out
Old 05-03-2013 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ECE00jk
Have not heard of them i will check that out
They are made by YUKON.


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Old 05-03-2013 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by maximredriver
I just put an Aussie in my front axle, it was pretty cheap and easy.
X2

Best $300 mod you can do to improve off road performance.
Old 05-03-2013 | 03:37 PM
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Default I'm thinking about getting this.

I was thinking about getting this.

19695-010 Eaton Elocker E Locker Dana 44 3.73 Down F/R

What do you guys think? Also what else am I going to need with it? I'v never taken a Diff apart but is this something I can do in my garage? or is it best to just have a professional who works on transmissions everyday do it?
Old 05-03-2013 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK
I was thinking about getting this.

19695-010 Eaton Elocker E Locker Dana 44 3.73 Down F/R

What do you guys think? Also what else am I going to need with it? I'v never taken a Diff apart but is this something I can do in my garage? or is it best to just have a professional who works on transmissions everyday do it?
That's a tough install if you've never set up gears before. Any locker that replaces the carrier is really a job for a pro or at least someone who's done them before. A "lunck box" locker that installs in the stock carrier is much easier, but it isn't selectable. If you don't 4WD in the snow, then that really doesn't matter.



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