Wire wheeling and painting can be tedious, but the end result is well worth it. I did almost the entire underside of my CJ and it made such a difference. Good job!

Any reasoning behind choosing the lockers you did? Just wondering since I will eventually want to get at least one locker for mine.

 

When I was deciding which lockers I wanted, the main thing would be one that didn't replace the carrier, so I can use them when I regear. Also, price was important, then I read reviews and did research. The Powertrax No-Slip seems to have good reviews about it saying it has good street manners, which is good since this is my DD. For the Aussie locker up front, it was super cheap, and I've read good reviews about it. Both lockers will work when I regear to 4.56, and both are easy to install.

 

Which was easier to install? Aussie or No-Slip?

 

They were both pretty similar to install, so it's hard to say, but the Aussie install was a little quicker than the no slip.

 

How's the ride, any big differences on the road?

 

Not on the road yet, still waiting for the new U bolts to come in Monday

 

Well, in the next few days, it'll be on the road hopefully. It's getting an IRO steering gearbox spacer, IRO HD coil spring retainer clips, Aussie locker for the front, HD U bolts and plates, and the new Chrysler 8.25 rear end with the Solid diff cover and Powertrax No-Slip locker. Can't wait to take it off road and test out the new lockers, it'll be a world of difference I'm sure.

 

They are doing Wa****a on New Years day... if you need a co-pilot let me know!

 

Right on, I'd be down!

 

And daughter & I will be your wingmen! That is, if we can keep up!

 

Right on. Gotta go slow anyway so I don't break anything like last time, lol!

 

you are close to my hometown DeSoto Missouri

 

Very cool, check out Midwest Jeep Thing if you're looking for a Jeep club!

 

Pics of the axle swap and front locker install.

 

Did you rear gear? Also, if you hadn't realized, your rear should of lifted about 1/4" due to the 8.25 tube diameter. Looks great!