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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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I have a 95 cherokee with 4.5" lift and i'm currently running 31X10.5 bfg mud terrians. I am thinking about putting a lock rite in the front but i have a few questions (1) how much will the lock rite effect my street drivability? And, i think im gonna go up to 33X12.5 bfgs, will my stock dana 30 be able to take the lock rite and 33's or will i start breaking axles?
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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hi, read these
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/wh...our-d30-81582/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/fr...-locker-66757/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/so...-locker-91537/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/wh...-front-127542/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/fr...nstall-127454/
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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turning radius goes out the window with a front lunchbox in 4x4,
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Save up an install a Selectable like ARB, OX , ECT.......

I hated the Lock Right I had in my TJ , It was replaced with an ARB
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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I absolutely love my spartan front. When it 2wd i don't feel it what do ever. All I ever hear is some clicking. Doesn't effect turning or driving at all. When in 4 it's a different story but it's amazing off road.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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E-Locker FTW!!
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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i wouldn't lock it if you have the smaller 260 shafts.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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How do i know if i have the smaller shafts
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj
How do i know if i have the smaller shafts
I think it's 95 and up have the stronger ones. no matter, just go to the JY and grab some from a 95-99. then keep the old ones as spares
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
I think it's 95 and up have the stronger ones. no matter, just go to the JY and grab some from a 95-99. then keep the old ones as spares
Well, my xj is a 95 so i should be good, and we have a whole 30 sitting in the garage
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj
Well, my xj is a 95 so i should be good, and we have a whole 30 sitting in the garage
I'd for sure go with the lockrite for budget purposes. It's my first pick
just remember that if you break it once, it wouldve been worth it to just buy the elocker for the money
if you're turning 33's you'll be great with the lockrite I say jump on it
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Yeah, im pretty sure im gonna get the aussie locker for both front and rear
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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if by chance you have abs, or at least abs tone ring shafts, then you will have the larger u-joints and should be fine.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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i want to lock my front axle but im still unsure what i should fire in there.

hp44 front axle...
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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ected e-locker from jeffs bronco graveyard seems to be the best bang for the buck. so i'm told, and will likely end up with one in my bronco 44.
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