dave1123

I need to replace the rear axle of my ZJ. If all I'm basically using it for is snow and ice on paved and gravel roads, do I want a locker or not? I had a 67 Camero with posi and it was a little touchy to drive in the winter. Does something with a short wheelbase need a locker or is it detrimental to the handling? I would think it might be great for mud, but also might be a bad thing on solid ground. Clue me in, would you?

Kiwi ZJ

I'm pretty much in the same boat, I've got a pretty much standard zj with a lift kit and am looking to throw a locker in it. does anyone know if this will destroy the standard auto?

bikerider

I think a posi would work best for you. Something like a Detroit Tru Trac. My 91 Cherokee has a posi rearend and seldomly it gets a little squirly in heavy rain etc. I'd rather have it than not have it.

caged

a locker can be scary as chit on flat shiny snow/ice.

an LSD carrier may be better suited for your application.

country_boy454

x2. Also depending on if you have the dana 44a, the only options you have are an Aussie locker, or the factory LS, or open.

biggoofy

a locker wont be to bad but if you have a d35 forget it you will destroy axle shafts I personally would swap in a lsd 8.8 if budget was a concern

dave1123

I think you guys answered my question quite well. For straight line acceleration, such as drag racing, a locker is great! I don't think it is so great for what I bought it for, which is delivering morning newspapers ( usually before the plows) an a rural area, and having a little fun offroad once in a while. This past Monday morning I was pulling a U-y and slid off the road into a snow filled ditch, covering myself with loose newsprint! I simply drove it out! I love this vehicle!

By the way, I have a 4.0 with a d35 3.73 and it was only in partime 4wd. Of course I had about 500 lbs. of newspaper aboard also.

DaveVmax

i like the lockrite lockers gone through 3 winters with it and enjoy it.... just gotta know how to drive