nolanbalzarini

So, here is the deal, i have a 98 xj with 33's 3.55's and a Detroit locker in the back (its a c 8.25). i find this set up very lacking in the power and traction departments. what i am thinking is i want 4.88's (i want to be better than stock and my jeep has literally 1000 pound of armor) and a front locker to complement my rear locker. so my question goes out to all that have front lockers, how are the lunchbox style lockers in 2wd on the street, same for a full case locker like my detroit, and a limited slip. tell me everything you have experienced with a front locker or limited slip of any kind on a front axle in a xj
if i am going to be paying close to $1800 i want to do it correct the first time.
thanks for any replies.

SeriousOffroad

Get an Eaton Elocker up front, you'll be very glad you did.

Jrozar

I have an ARB up front in my XJ...

And a Detroit truetrac in the front of my YJ

I am very pleased with both...I like the Posi front in the YJ in some situations but I love the ARB in the XJ much more...

No clutch plates, cones etc to wear out in either....

nolanbalzarini

i think the combo of the tru track and the full locker would be pretty awesome

SeriousOffroad

E-locker is 100% open when unlocked, far superior to any limited slip.

nolanbalzarini

and cheaper than an ARB with no hoses to go bad or compressor to purchase, e-locker is staring to look pretty good.
can it be toggled on/off at any speed, or do i have to stop to turn it off?

SeriousOffroad

I ran 'em in both axles on my last rig and turned them with a 5.3L Vortec. No problems at all.

I wish they made them for my new rear axle (14 bolt, new heep build).

nolanbalzarini

can it be toggled on/off at any speed, or do i have to stop to turn it on and off?

SeriousOffroad

NO!!
You NEVER do that with any selectable locker....ever! I've rebuild a number of ARB's that folks grenaded from doing that.

10MPH or less.

nolanbalzarini

my front axle is a high pinion dana 30, does that matter?
a real locker with street manners that are the same as open diff, if i have to save $ for a while longer im fine with that. sounds like the perfect locker for me that makes no compromises in drive ability or off road performance. all at the touch of a button! thanks for your help.

SeriousOffroad

It matters not.

nolanbalzarini

thanks again for getting me pointed in the right direction

SeriousOffroad

Your welcome.

Fred/N0AZZ

I run Detroit's front and rear in my XJ with 4.56 gears when not in 4wd you never know the front one is there, and both are quiet compared to most of the others.

I have ran mine on and off road on snow/ice without any more problems than I have with any other of my cars/trucks/SUV's. Some say they have trouble driving with them but I don't have any issues.

Rock Toy

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My Blazer had Detriot's fr/rear and worked great, the only problem was going down something really steep it didn't want to turn.

My XJ has a Detriot rear and an e-locker in the front, works perfect, going down grades and turning is no problem just flick the locking switch to the off position.