Aussie Locker
07-28-2016, 10:50 PM
#11
Lol. If you think going over a couple rocks is hard wheeling you are sadly mistaken. I'm not talking about going over some rocks on flat ground, I'm talking about climbing hills that are 150 yards to the top being off camber 90% of the time, where if you lose traction you're ****ed.
Doesn't look much harder than what we got at Truck Hill @ Hollister. Maybe 30-40 yards longer but no biggie lol. If it's pouring rain that's another issue but I'm not stupid enough to do it even if I had both axles locked lol
Of course these guys don't know what the hell they're doing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTGXytEuwoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZL4Wq43ZIk
On the other hand here's me on my 1st attempt banging the shit off my rev limiter because they told me to keep it in 1st. Probably didn't help I was on 35's with 3.73's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGDBjIMKvyM
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Last edited by DJ1; 07-28-2016 at 11:01 PM.
07-29-2016, 01:56 AM
#12
It's simply semantics at this point. This conversation turned into a dick measuring contest pretty quickly and I apologize. Although if anyone on the east coast wants to check out some good wheeling... Hit me up lol
07-29-2016, 02:37 AM
#13
that's why you'll never hear a definitive statement from me 
...maybe with the exception of "all commies are retards" & "all wahhabi's are whack-jobs"
...or maybe I just hate the fact that for some reason the 2012+ have issues going into limp mode if you run anything but open, lsd, or selectable in the rear. At least I think that used to be the case...
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...maybe with the exception of "all commies are retards" & "all wahhabi's are whack-jobs"
...or maybe I just hate the fact that for some reason the 2012+ have issues going into limp mode if you run anything but open, lsd, or selectable in the rear. At least I think that used to be the case...
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Last edited by DJ1; 07-29-2016 at 02:42 AM.
07-29-2016, 03:31 AM
#14
JK Junkie
Chuck is pretty much the authority on Lunchbox style lockers. If he says "They slap like a pissed off stripper" well then thats what they do. If I remember right he also uses his Jeep as a DD 20+ miles each way to work.
07-29-2016, 04:00 AM
#15
20 miles one way....is that all? I do that just going to my mailbox and running errands lol......and that's with only 3 wheels on.
07-29-2016, 04:10 AM
#16
Lol I wouldn't say I have any authority over anything but I would say I have a lot of experience with them... It's actually about 45 miles give or take- 1.5 hours to Pittsburgh. I stopped using my jeep as a dad about a month ago though thankfully.
07-29-2016, 05:02 AM
#17
I've never understood how so many people love the Tru-tracks. I've seen them in action/ drove jeeps with them, and while they're good for the street (pretty much open diff) they're garbage on the trails. They're good for getting back to a hunting spot or something, but so are open diffs. Limited slips are a waste imo- either stay open or lock it.
As for the Aussie in the rear, i would much rather just run a welded diff. When I pick up another carrier I plan on it.
As for the Aussie in the rear, i would much rather just run a welded diff. When I pick up another carrier I plan on it.
Before modding you need to know what you want out of your Jeep and modify accordingly, there are so many aftermarket alternatives many go crazy and end up hating the Jeep. Look at the "mods you regret" thread.
07-29-2016, 05:08 AM
#18
Garbage on the trails? Hmmmmm....interesting. Front open / Rear posi...
That's why if anything, I'd at least go with the best of both worlds and put a selectable up-front. 2 clicks on the e-brake does wonders when you really really need it and you can't beat a rear posi for street driving (rain or shine) where 90% of the DD rigs out there will spend 90% of their time.
That's why if anything, I'd at least go with the best of both worlds and put a selectable up-front. 2 clicks on the e-brake does wonders when you really really need it and you can't beat a rear posi for street driving (rain or shine) where 90% of the DD rigs out there will spend 90% of their time.
07-29-2016, 06:29 AM
#19
07-29-2016, 07:08 AM
#20
That works fine for off camber shit that's on flat ground or close to it, it's not very good for ledges, Climbs, and many other situations.
I knew when I put the rear Aussie in it wouldn't be ideal and it would have problems, but i paid $100 for it brand new from another member. I'm gonna eventually take it out and just weld the spider gears. I'll take the small bind turning over a slapping drivetrain any day.
I knew when I put the rear Aussie in it wouldn't be ideal and it would have problems, but i paid $100 for it brand new from another member. I'm gonna eventually take it out and just weld the spider gears. I'll take the small bind turning over a slapping drivetrain any day.