Locker or lift?
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Locker or lift?
I'm going to get a aussie locker or a 3 inch lift.I dont go actually many places were flex would be a factory or clearance and I only have money for a one now wondering what ya'll think?
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I have a 3 in lift and no Locker and I havn't been hindered on wheelin yet. I have done everything a 3 in lift will allow me to do. GO with the lift and lock when you go bigger.
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I would have to agree with the armor comment. But to me, if you're only getting a 3" lift then judging from what your rig will be capable of, you'll only be doing mild-somewhat extreme trails. So you won't necessarily need lockers, even though it's always good to have them.
I vote armor, lift, eventual bigger lift/tire combo, lockers.
I vote armor, lift, eventual bigger lift/tire combo, lockers.
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A locker will be able to take you places a lift can't. I have a 2" AAL (with shocks and new front springs) and have locked the rear. I can tell you that the locker will do infinitely more for your trail ability than the lift will. Probably the first thing you can do to improve your trail-ability is get some disconnects. There are either homebrew options (that aren't very strong but very cheap) starting at just a few dollars for parts, or you can get premade swaybar link replacements for as cheap as $50. I was able to get a lock-right locker for $300 and has made a huge difference. There are times I've been able to feel when I max out flex, and before my locker was installed, this is where my traction would stop. Now that I have my locker, I've been able to just "walk" up an obstacle that I couldn't attempt before.
As far as the order I recommend:
1- Armor
2- Sway Disconnects
3- Locker
4- Lift
Most people disagree with this order, but I can tell you that being able to have the ability and traction to drag yourself over an obstacle will make a much larger difference than lifting it ever will.
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!! From firsthand experience, I can tell you that a locker makes infinitely more difference in off-road performance than a lift does too.
As far as lift options go, there's cheaper ways to do that too:
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
As far as the order I recommend:
1- Armor
2- Sway Disconnects
3- Locker
4- Lift
Most people disagree with this order, but I can tell you that being able to have the ability and traction to drag yourself over an obstacle will make a much larger difference than lifting it ever will.
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!! From firsthand experience, I can tell you that a locker makes infinitely more difference in off-road performance than a lift does too.
As far as lift options go, there's cheaper ways to do that too:
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
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I'd lift it first so that you don't have to drag yourself over everything. If I had a beater and all I wanted to do was make it go as far as possible for as cheap as possible, I might go locker first but I want to keep my jeep, as damage free as possible, for as long as possible. I went lift and bigger tires first, then I'm going to scrap the d35 rearend in favor of something stronger, get even bigger tires, then re gear and install lockers.
That said, everyones opinion on this will vary depending on many variables such as terrain, overall condition of their rig, etc. At the end of the day, you have to live with your decision. Do as much research as you can, ask tons of questions and then make the best decision you can based on your needs.
That said, everyones opinion on this will vary depending on many variables such as terrain, overall condition of their rig, etc. At the end of the day, you have to live with your decision. Do as much research as you can, ask tons of questions and then make the best decision you can based on your needs.
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A locker will be able to take you places a lift can't. I have a 2" AAL (with shocks and new front springs) and have locked the rear. I can tell you that the locker will do infinitely more for your trail ability than the lift will. Probably the first thing you can do to improve your trail-ability is get some disconnects. There are either homebrew options (that aren't very strong but very cheap) starting at just a few dollars for parts, or you can get premade swaybar link replacements for as cheap as $50. I was able to get a lock-right locker for $300 and has made a huge difference. There are times I've been able to feel when I max out flex, and before my locker was installed, this is where my traction would stop. Now that I have my locker, I've been able to just "walk" up an obstacle that I couldn't attempt before.
As far as the order I recommend:
1- Armor
2- Sway Disconnects
3- Locker
4- Lift
Most people disagree with this order, but I can tell you that being able to have the ability and traction to drag yourself over an obstacle will make a much larger difference than lifting it ever will.
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!! From firsthand experience, I can tell you that a locker makes infinitely more difference in off-road performance than a lift does too.
As far as lift options go, there's cheaper ways to do that too:
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
As far as the order I recommend:
1- Armor
2- Sway Disconnects
3- Locker
4- Lift
Most people disagree with this order, but I can tell you that being able to have the ability and traction to drag yourself over an obstacle will make a much larger difference than lifting it ever will.
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!! From firsthand experience, I can tell you that a locker makes infinitely more difference in off-road performance than a lift does too.
As far as lift options go, there's cheaper ways to do that too:
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
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You can at least remove your rear sway while you have it up on stands. Probably best to do the disconnects first and get the benefit while you're waiting on your lift.
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Thanks for all the comments I love the way a locker sounds pulling out a a gravel road.lol I wont go anywhere that clearance will be much of a factor seeing how it will be my daily driver.