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10-22-2019, 10:58 AM
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But I also heard there is like a kind where you just like twist a knob on your diff that locks up the axle?
To add another option to your research, do some reading on the Detroit Truetrac. It's a limited, not a full locker, but it's half the price and works really really well. With tires in the air, the JK's BLD (or a little brake pressure) adds enough resistance to get traction back. Not better than a full locker for the hard-core crowd, but a great option for most people. And on the plus side, they are working full-time, even on the snow and ice that you might see a few days a year. (Full lockers, you likely won't want engaged for normal driving on those surfaces, right? TT's are a benefit there)
Last edited by nthinuf; 10-22-2019 at 11:01 AM.
10-22-2019, 11:03 AM
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I'd agree that air isn't a bad thing. I believe Ox makes the locker with the manual connect at the axle.
In regards to the rest- it's plenty capable. Like Resharp said- put the money where it needs to be and go from there. The sleeves make you feel better but recently someone had a break with a sleeve installed. It's not going to be bulletproof any way that you try to build it......nor will it be cheap (going to 37's).
I asked about lift because while you can do 35's and 37's on 2.5" of lift, things get more expensive at 3.5" and up. A good quality kit will be upgradeable as you move along. Please avoid the Rubicon Express or similarly "value priced" kits. There's a reason you pay a little more for a few more brackets and such. 3.5" also seems to be where you're getting into driveshaft territory.....another $400.
In regards to the rest- it's plenty capable. Like Resharp said- put the money where it needs to be and go from there. The sleeves make you feel better but recently someone had a break with a sleeve installed. It's not going to be bulletproof any way that you try to build it......nor will it be cheap (going to 37's).
I asked about lift because while you can do 35's and 37's on 2.5" of lift, things get more expensive at 3.5" and up. A good quality kit will be upgradeable as you move along. Please avoid the Rubicon Express or similarly "value priced" kits. There's a reason you pay a little more for a few more brackets and such. 3.5" also seems to be where you're getting into driveshaft territory.....another $400.