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Old 01-25-2015, 02:47 PM
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Im curious is to what kind of front locker I should go with? It is my dd and around here is just a.bunch of mud but I'm an hour away from an butt ton of trails in the mountains. So which would be the best locker to get up front for my Dana 30 for the quality and price but money is tight so the cheaper the better!
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If money is tight the auto lockers are the way to go. I regeared and added lickers so I went air lockers. An Aussi or lokka locker will run you 350+/- with basic knowledge you should be able to install it yourself. Spartina come with a hardened cross pin I believe.
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Ok thanks
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I'm all about selectables up front.
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...NE-3.73-AND-UP
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I'm all about selectables up front. http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...NE-3.73-AND-UP
notice he said he's on a budget.....
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Originally Posted by caronaxtr
If money is tight the auto lockers are the way to go. I regeared and added lickers so I went air lockers. An Aussi or lokka locker will run you 350+/- with basic knowledge you should be able to install it yourself. Spartina come with a hardened cross pin I believe.
x2 on this. I like Spartan
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Which should I go with though lokka aussie or Spartan
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Just saw a lock right by power tracks for like $250 are they a good brand
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Some things are worth saving for.
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Just saw a lock right by power tracks for like $250 are they a good brand
they're not bad but personally I'd stick with Spartan. You get what you pay for
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...-FRONT-DANA-30
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Spartan it is then thanks you guys!
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you won't go wrong with lock rite, they're made by richmond gear.

i've been using them in my jeep on 36's for over 10 years now with no problems.

they're all about the same, so just grab what's easiest for you to get.
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you won't go wrong with lock rite, they're made by richmond gear.

i've been using them in my jeep on 36's for over 10 years now with no problems.

they're all about the same, so just grab what's easiest for you to get.

I agree on the lock rite they are well made for the price and the same for the company for its gears.
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Just for newbie clarification . . . for daily drivers, my understanding is that Gougenator is on the right track here by locking the front first (or exclusively). At least that's what I think I've picked up as a general consensus around here.

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