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CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Need some opinions/thoughts
I have 4.88 R+Ps for a D30 and an 8.8 I have a spare D30 to build. And I'll be getting the 8.8 soon.
From all the stuff I've read both axle pretty much NEED a full case locker especially if I'm gonna use 4.88s and 35s.
I just can't decide on what to do.
I want a selectable for the front. I looked at Yukon Zip Lockers. They look good, price is better than ARB. But do they suffer from the same o-ring failure thing as ARBs? That's the only thing that's steered me away from ARB. One thing I don't really want to do is to have to tear back into this diff right away.
Eaton e-lockers. Seems not too bad. But from all the installs I've read, seems like it can be kind of exspensive procuring the right bearing for it. Plus the e-locker itself isn't exactly cheap. Doesn't have the possible o-ring issue though.
For the rear, I was thinking TrueTrac, but if I can get a good deal on a Yukon for it I might go that way since I'd be setting air up for the front (if I go that route)
What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with Yukon Zip Lockers? Rear TrueTracs? E-locker?
I have 4.88 R+Ps for a D30 and an 8.8 I have a spare D30 to build. And I'll be getting the 8.8 soon.
From all the stuff I've read both axle pretty much NEED a full case locker especially if I'm gonna use 4.88s and 35s.
I just can't decide on what to do.
I want a selectable for the front. I looked at Yukon Zip Lockers. They look good, price is better than ARB. But do they suffer from the same o-ring failure thing as ARBs? That's the only thing that's steered me away from ARB. One thing I don't really want to do is to have to tear back into this diff right away.
Eaton e-lockers. Seems not too bad. But from all the installs I've read, seems like it can be kind of exspensive procuring the right bearing for it. Plus the e-locker itself isn't exactly cheap. Doesn't have the possible o-ring issue though.
For the rear, I was thinking TrueTrac, but if I can get a good deal on a Yukon for it I might go that way since I'd be setting air up for the front (if I go that route)
What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with Yukon Zip Lockers? Rear TrueTracs? E-locker?
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 257
Likes: 0
From: Asheboro, NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Where would be the proper place to post a thread on a cherokee im considering buying? I want opinions and what could cause the problems it has.
I dont want to post it in the wrong forum.
I dont want to post it in the wrong forum.
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Moderator of Jeeps
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Need some opinions/thoughts
I have 4.88 R+Ps for a D30 and an 8.8 I have a spare D30 to build. And I'll be getting the 8.8 soon.
From all the stuff I've read both axle pretty much NEED a full case locker especially if I'm gonna use 4.88s and 35s.
I just can't decide on what to do.
I want a selectable for the front. I looked at Yukon Zip Lockers. They look good, price is better than ARB. But do they suffer from the same o-ring failure thing as ARBs? That's the only thing that's steered me away from ARB. One thing I don't really want to do is to have to tear back into this diff right away.
Eaton e-lockers. Seems not too bad. But from all the installs I've read, seems like it can be kind of exspensive procuring the right bearing for it. Plus the e-locker itself isn't exactly cheap. Doesn't have the possible o-ring issue though.
For the rear, I was thinking TrueTrac, but if I can get a good deal on a Yukon for it I might go that way since I'd be setting air up for the front (if I go that route)
What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with Yukon Zip Lockers? Rear TrueTracs? E-locker?
I have 4.88 R+Ps for a D30 and an 8.8 I have a spare D30 to build. And I'll be getting the 8.8 soon.
From all the stuff I've read both axle pretty much NEED a full case locker especially if I'm gonna use 4.88s and 35s.
I just can't decide on what to do.
I want a selectable for the front. I looked at Yukon Zip Lockers. They look good, price is better than ARB. But do they suffer from the same o-ring failure thing as ARBs? That's the only thing that's steered me away from ARB. One thing I don't really want to do is to have to tear back into this diff right away.
Eaton e-lockers. Seems not too bad. But from all the installs I've read, seems like it can be kind of exspensive procuring the right bearing for it. Plus the e-locker itself isn't exactly cheap. Doesn't have the possible o-ring issue though.
For the rear, I was thinking TrueTrac, but if I can get a good deal on a Yukon for it I might go that way since I'd be setting air up for the front (if I go that route)
What do you guys think? Anyone have experience with Yukon Zip Lockers? Rear TrueTracs? E-locker?
No extra electronics or air lines that can fail, nothing to get unplugged or snagged, and I can lock both axles for the price of a selectable.
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
From: ks
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
I won't pay for a selectable. Too expensive in my opinion. I plan to Aussie lock the front since it only takes effect in 4WD, and I want a TrueTrac in the rear so it will function normally (like an LSD) on the road.
No extra electronics or air lines that can fail, nothing to get unplugged or snagged, and I can lock both axles for the price of a selectable.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 257
Likes: 0
From: Asheboro, NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Lots of pics from today and a video.
No title. Guys sister took loan out and never paid back.
Full tune up done recentlyish. Been kept up good until parked a couple months ago.
89 XJ
2 Door
AW4
NP231
D30
D35?
$400 or $350.
Tow package
Grey interior
Dented rear quarter and drivers side front
Runs
Loud. No exhaust past cat.
Horrible gangsta lean seat
Mold on center console
Broken steering coloum
Bald tires
2 brand new in back
Limited
Pacer Wheels
280,XXX Miles
Steering wheel:
20130218_150542_zps7d441474.mp4
Pics:
Anyone know what kind of lift this is? Size? This lift looks nicer than the one on my 98!!!
Thanks!
No title. Guys sister took loan out and never paid back.
Full tune up done recentlyish. Been kept up good until parked a couple months ago.
89 XJ
2 Door
AW4
NP231
D30
D35?
$400 or $350.
Tow package
Grey interior
Dented rear quarter and drivers side front
Runs
Loud. No exhaust past cat.
Horrible gangsta lean seat
Mold on center console
Broken steering coloum
Bald tires
2 brand new in back
Limited
Pacer Wheels
280,XXX Miles
Steering wheel:
20130218_150542_zps7d441474.mp4
Pics:
Anyone know what kind of lift this is? Size? This lift looks nicer than the one on my 98!!!
Thanks!
Last edited by Tylerzap; Feb 18, 2013 at 04:24 PM.
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,652
Likes: 2
From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
Lots of pics from today and a video.
No title. Guys sister took loan out and never paid back.
Full tune up done recentlyish. Been kept up good until parked a couple months ago.
89 XJ
2 Door
AW4
NP231
D30
D35?
$400 or $350.
Tow package
Grey interior
Dented rear quarter and drivers side front
Runs
Loud. No exhaust past cat.
Horrible gangsta lean seat
Mold on center console
Broken steering coloum
Bald tires
2 brand new in back
Limited
Pacer Wheels
280,XXX Miles
Steering wheel:
Pics:
Anyone know what kind of lift this is? Size? This lift looks nicer than the one on my 98!!!
Thanks!
No title. Guys sister took loan out and never paid back.
Full tune up done recentlyish. Been kept up good until parked a couple months ago.
89 XJ
2 Door
AW4
NP231
D30
D35?
$400 or $350.
Tow package
Grey interior
Dented rear quarter and drivers side front
Runs
Loud. No exhaust past cat.
Horrible gangsta lean seat
Mold on center console
Broken steering coloum
Bald tires
2 brand new in back
Limited
Pacer Wheels
280,XXX Miles
Steering wheel:
Pics:
Anyone know what kind of lift this is? Size? This lift looks nicer than the one on my 98!!!
Thanks!
Seasoned Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 257
Likes: 0
From: Asheboro, NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
No title. Plus he got his liscense taken for a year. Only been sitting for 4 months or so. And thats what i thought. Or pay off the rest of the loan and get title. Or use as parts for my MJ.