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Old 12-12-2013, 06:20 PM
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Current have a decently modded 87 xj and think it's time to step up my dif situation tired of open. Now keep in mind must of us dont have a ton of money to dump into our jeeps
That being said wondering my best options. Should I find an lsd or should I fork out the $ for a locker set up. Also note I have 410 gears so what obstacles will I encounter there
Sorry if this is dumb but I'm new ish to jeeps but have a good knowledge of vehicles.
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Step up your grammar as well.

I'd recommend the Lokka front lunchbox locker for your 30. Mine was $198 to my door and it hasn't let me down so far.
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Okay I'll look into that. How about the rear I also street drive my jeep and was welded for a while but was too worried about it being unsafe on the street so I went back to regular
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Getting used to a new phone sorry about the grammar
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Do what feels right for your situation. If it feels like you want a locker do it.
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I haven't locked the rear of mine yet. When I do, it will be with the same style lunchbox locker.
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Hmm I am researching them right now actually sounds like the bang for my buck until I upgrade axles.
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Does it make a difference that I don't have c clip axles
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Does it make a difference that I don't have c clip axles
By non c clip axles. Do u mean u got a Dana 35 or a Dana 44?
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Just 35's
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U mean the axle is a 35 or u got 35 inch tires?
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the axle is a 35, I'm on 33's
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I wouldn't invest money into modding the weakest axle available for the Cherokee. Run it into the ground, or replace it.
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I know they're weak but it's what I have. I used to be welded but didn't like it in the street for daily driving however now I miss it when I'm in the woods
Maybe I'll just re weld it then
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I don't have the money to swap it so I figured improve it


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