Which Dif. Locker
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Which Dif. Locker
I have a 94 XJ, 4.0,auto trani. 8.25 Chrys. rear, and I want to add a rear limited slip or locking dif. This is a dd only and need it for the snow. Any suggestions. Thanks
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OK thanks. I really didn't want to go with an air locker. Something that would lock itself would be better. I guess I should have said that. Thanks again
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My auto locker locks fine in the snow. With the rear what you need to be aware of in the snow is that it locks more easily in low traction, as in even just water and especially ice. So if you are pulling out of a parking lot in snow, expect to either drift it or give it some gas and then turn while letting off or only being lightly on the gas.
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Originally Posted by magator
I have a 94 XJ, 4.0,auto trani. 8.25 Chrys. rear, and I want to add a rear limited slip or locking dif. This is a dd only and need it for the snow. Any suggestions. Thanks
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If its a DD ONLY, Dont get a locker unless you have the money for an ARB or OX selectable locker. I DD and wheel with a lunch box locker and it road manners on pavement is not the best. Loud, jerky, harsh, quickly wears tires and a good way to freak out your friends. That never gets old lol. (disclaimer: only had rigs with manual trans and lockers, may be different with auto's)
I would recommend LSD axle. .02
I would recommend LSD axle. .02
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for what yours plans are for your ride I would suggest finding you a complete factory L.S.D. rear differentail you will come out cheaper in the end and acomplish what your after.... Good luck
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Originally Posted by Hoooper
My auto locker locks fine in the snow. With the rear what you need to be aware of in the snow is that it locks more easily in low traction, as in even just water and especially ice. So if you are pulling out of a parking lot in snow, expect to either drift it or give it some gas and then turn while letting off or only being lightly on the gas.
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Definately don't get an automatic locker for the snow, if you are not driving through dirt roads covered in snow. If you are driving on paved roads with snow, you will slide all over the place if you are not constantly paying careful attention to not apply any torque when you are going around the corner. Stick with LSD.
You could get a selectable locker like ARB, but that will be $1000+ after installing everything and you would only turn it on when you are stuck, not when you are driving at all times.
You could get a selectable locker like ARB, but that will be $1000+ after installing everything and you would only turn it on when you are stuck, not when you are driving at all times.
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Originally Posted by Mountainelk
the term auto locker is a little off its more of a auto un-locker as its locked tell one tire starts moving faster than the other. If you apply power to the wheels its locked.
It's really not unpredictable if you have driven with it long enough to get used to. Took me about one weekend, it's a pretty simple device so getting used to it is pretty simple
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Originally Posted by gvns8
Definately don't get an automatic locker for the snow, if you are not driving through dirt roads covered in snow. If you are driving on paved roads with snow, you will slide all over the place if you are not constantly paying careful attention to not apply any torque when you are going around the corner. Stick with LSD.
You could get a selectable locker like ARB, but that will be $1000+ after installing everything and you would only turn it on when you are stuck, not when you are driving at all times.
You could get a selectable locker like ARB, but that will be $1000+ after installing everything and you would only turn it on when you are stuck, not when you are driving at all times.