Ok I haven't done a lot of research on this, but I though it would be easier to start asking here. For my mainly daily driver, would it be better to get a factory style LSD or a locker, for both front and rear.

 

I can tell ya this much only way I would get a locker on a DD is if they are selectable...otherwise I'd go LSD.

 

The best way to go is a selectable locker, but they are expensive. For a DD I would look into maybe a Tru Trac or something along those lines, especially in the front. . A little less forgiving in bad weather.

 

I had a 92 toyota with 38x12.5 pro comps that was my daily driver with tru tracs in both ends and they were perfect in every condition rain snow dry roads and loved them in the mud I would never put anthing else in anything ,but that is just my opion

 

True-Track would hands down be your best bet on a DD unless you have DEEP pockets than go selectable...

 

but they don't make Truetracs for the 8.25 rear ends..

 

Im fairly sure they do..

For the rear, theres 0 reason IMHO NOT to run an autolocker. theyre cheap, they work, they unlock relatively easy, and lock up well. and you KNOW when they will lock, and theyre very easy to manipulate on road.

for the front, i know many people who love the autolockers there as well, though i personally wouldnt run one up there bc of the issues with understeer in the snow.

i thought about running a trutrac up front and then decided against it. i wheel mainly in the rocks where lifting tires is commonplace- that would render a TT useless w/o some creativity with the brakes, and there is a shock load on the axles using this braking method to "lock" the unit that can easily shatter shafts and u-joints.

 

8.25

http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com...825/index.html

Dana 30

http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com.../dana/dana-30/

 

DD=LSD & selectable, Trail rig=autos & selectable, depends on the ole pocket book!! Good luck!!

 

I had a PowerTrax No Slip in my 8.25" and it was my wifes DD for a long time. Never had any problems with it at all. A little common sense is needed when driving on snow/ice.

Keep in mind that LSD's work fairly well in most conditions...until the clutchs wear out. After that it's an open carrier until you replace the clutches.

 

For the rear... if you choose to go auto-locker get it before winter sets in. So you get a chance to drive it some to feel how it behaves in the mixed weather we get in the fall.

For the front as long as the Jeep remains your DD, go with something selectable. With Illinois' less that stellar reputation for winter road conditions an auto locker can be more than a handful.

 

my dd is an x-police modle with stock lockers front and rear and its everything i can do to keep it between the ditches if u know what i mean gravle roads are a no go!