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Dec 26, 2014 | 10:58 AM

#16

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Best thing, slow down and adjust for driving conditions.

Dec 26, 2014 | 11:22 AM

#17

djb383

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From: The Republic of TEXAS

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by caged

this.
it's a lot safer having the traction in the rear when on ice in 4wd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ

Best thing, slow down and adjust for driving conditions.

Actually, FWD/traction is safer. With FWD, the rear end simply follows the front end. With RWD, the rear end constantly wants to pass the front end (swap ends), not a good thing. However, a traction enhanced diff on the steering axle causes steering irregularites.

Best scenario......... slow down AND have some form of a traction enhanced diff.

Last edited by djb383; Dec 26, 2014 at 11:25 AM.

Dec 26, 2014 | 12:54 PM

#18

btmbass

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From: Fox River Grove, IL

Year: 94

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by caged

this. it's a lot safer having the traction in the rear when on ice in 4wd.

I have a spartan lunchbox locker in the rear of my jeep and it great going to straight lines in the snow, but can be very scary going around turns. The locker keeps the momentum forward and my front end slides rather than the rear end drifting. With that said though I wouldn't give up my rear locker ever, it is more beneficial than not all around

Dec 26, 2014 | 01:18 PM

#19

caged

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From: Northern Ontario, Canada

Year: 1990, 1999, 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

yeah but try turning on a snowy road with the front locked while in 4wd...

Jan 4, 2015 | 08:26 PM

#20

cjfrigo

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From: Centre Hall, Pa

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

What's a locker going run me. Chrysler 8.25. Also tire wear and gas mileage.

Jan 5, 2015 | 01:20 AM

#21

mrfajita

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From: Fort Collins, CO

Year: 1996

Engine: 4.0L HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by djb383

A locked front will just push forward into a turn (understeer)
I have a welded rear and its honestly easier to drive in snow and ice than on pavement, open diffs are easy but they suck. The only time I encounter the rear trying to pass the front (oversteer) is when I'm trying to slide it, and its more predictable than my old limited slip since it doesn't disengage/engage.
A rear locker would be fine, but don't weld a diff on a DD, it sucks on pavement.