i was looking at getting a Aussie locker for the front and i was wondering if there would be any cons if i don't lock the rear since i have a 8.8 with lsd
thanks

 

Can't think of any cons unless you drive on snow and ice a bunch but there are tons of pros.

 

why would it be bad to drive in snow and ice

 

I would too like to know why that would be bad. Would it be better if you had lockers front and rear in snow and ice then?

 

You're locker in the front will make your jeep want to keep going straight when you turn the wheels.

 

sorry for my newbie-ness, but how bad would it be handling it in the snow with front and rear lockers? I do a lot of snow and ice driving and was looking to get some lockers, but now I might just get a rear locker.

 

Lockers in the snow will tend to make the Jeep want to track straight instead of actually turning. You could drop it back in 2wd when making the turns and put it back in 4wd when straight again. Just take the turns super slow. Or just removed them for winter. It would be a good time for annual gear oil maintenance anyway.

If you want to see how it will react, take it in some good mud and try to turn the wheel. You'll keep going straight.

 

I never drive in snow and ice conditions in 4wd, unless it is in deep snow. ( more than a few inches ) Good tires, with the centers siped and learning how to drive on ice and snow will do more for you than 4wd on ice.
I always run lockers front and rear on my trail rigs and never have a problem with spinning out or turning on snow and ice.

 

Do you run auto lockers or manual? I ask because an auto locker on snow sometimes still locks up even in 2wd whereas a manual locker like an ARB you can unlock and it works like an open carrier in 2wd and 4wd.

 

so would it be a bad or good idea to run aussie up front and lsd in the rear

 

Uhm. Ok I guess. Not really any downsides.

 

I always run a Detroit Locker in the rear, you just have to learn how to drive in snow and ice with an auto locker, and have tire shop, siped tires.
Tire condition has more to do with how your rig will drive in snow and ice than a traction enhanced differential.