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Old 06-09-2011, 02:16 PM
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On a bit of a budget with my 99 xj with a 8.25 rear and a dana 30 up front. I'm looking for a budget lunch box locker for both the front and rear. I have the higher spline count rear axels with open diffs front and rear. I've used the Lock Right on my F150 with the 8.8 rear but I can't afford a powertrax rear for the Chrysler 8.25. Anyone recommend something that will help keep me in budget?
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Considering a Powertrax is only $20 more than a regular lunchbox locker, Ausie, Lockrite, Spartan. I guess you'll have to search for a used set.
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I've found the Aussie new for $299. The cheapest I can find a new Powertrax is $420 or so. Richmond gear doesn't make the Lock Right for the 29 spline axle, at least they don't say they do on their website, but they make the Powertrax.
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The spartan is working well for me.....
I have em in both front and rear...
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see if they make a mini spool cheapest way to lock
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The spartan is working well for me.....
I have em in both front and rear...
they dont make spartans for 29 spline 8.25s
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Aussie Locker is the best deal around. Period!!
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I just installed an Aussie in my '99. I didn't think Spartan made one for a 8.25/29.
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I would say buying used would be the cheapest, May take some time to locate them but you will save some money
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Yep. Got my no slip, like new, for $200 and the price of new springs. Just wait for good deals
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Ya, I just got a used no-slip last night with some new parts ad spring kit for $250 for d30.
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