ha you say that now, I had to stop going to the bar in college to pay for the jeep

If your on a budget look around for someone parting out their jeep with a locker. Easiest way to find **** for cheap.

 

i just had to drop a grand into a new set of 31s, i didnt want to go any bigger because then i would need a new lift which is even more money.

im thinking just locking the rear will be plenty for me FOR NOW, now from what i have read and heard, the lock right are more for the offroad vehicle and not as good as the no-slip. do you guys think the extra $100 is worth it for a daily driver but still commonly abused 4 wheeling xj like mine?

 

I have a lockrite on my Jeep and its kind of a DD. The only time i realy hear it ratcheting is when im turning real sharp at slow speeds like when im parking. Check around local JY see if you can find a 97 or later 8.25. Ive never sourced one bfore but im sure theres ton around probly not too spendy.

 

how bout finding a sense of humor?

Ok, you spend a grand on 31's. Are they made of gold? You're already on the wrong path with spending the little money you say you have. I'm hoping there were some rims attached to those tires.

Now, if you decide to stay with this hobbie, you WILL eventually go bigger. Doesn't matter when it is. It just seems to happen.

And FYI- if you're concerned with $$ that much being in school, you def picked the wrong hobbie to be in if you plan on wheeling your jeep all the time. It gets pretty costly having to replace parts constantly due to offroading. You obviously plan on getting aggressive if you're looking in to a locker.

With all that being said. If this is strictly a DD, leave it alone. If you're gonna wheel with it get a real locker. Don't get an LSD. You'll be pissed when the LSD starts to wear out and your wheeling and get stuck on something. You'll say "But I have a locker" No you don't. A locker locks 100% of the time where an LSD is "kinda locked" 100% of the time. Only a true locker is actually "locked"

Go with the Lock-Rite. Use heavier weight gear oil 85-140 only in the warmer months. Use the 90 weight during the colder season. It will help with the clicking most people speak of. I have the 85-140 weight in mine and I never hear it.

 

^ you say 85-140 in summer and 90 in winter, my question is is there an oil weight that is good year round?

 

You can use the 90 weight all year round if you like. It's just you get more protection and lubrication with the heavier oil during the hot weather months. If you use the heavy oil during the cold months then gear oil tends to thicken up like molasses and can actually hinder the operation of the locker. If the oil is too thick, it may not disengage properly and can cause damage to the teeth on the gears.

It's a good idea to change your gear oil atleast once or twice a year anyway if going through mud or water. Or for regular maintenance for that matter. I'd change it a few times a year just to save my investment on the locker itself.

 

So is it safe to say that if I have a 94 XJ,4.0, auto trani, thats it has 27 spline axles or do I need to take it apart to make sure before I order.

 

If it's the original axle, it's a 27 spline.

 

Thanks

 

Im also looking into a locker, 29 spline 8.25. I live in michigan and have heard stories about "auto" lockers basically freezing up in cold weather and not working properly? Anyone confirm this or is just jibber jabber horror stories......

Thanks

 

Only if the oil is too thick.

 

Thats what I was thinking but am no expert, just going to keep reading here for a good daily driver locker

 

the loc rite power trax lunch boxers have been working for me. 31x10.5-15 on stock 7" rims, D35 non c clip rear, D30 with posi lok cable to actuate the axle disconnect, 75-90 semi synth lube in both, 3.5 lift, I run a lot of miles in all road and weather conditions, off road is continuously unbeleivable (I really consciously don't get rammy and have not had breakage) was $340 for the new rear, $200 for the used front (A1 shape, previous owner was bringing wrangler back to stock for resale). Even if you do the rear only you will not be disappointed.

 

Is the powertrax no slip a little better or newer then the powertrax lock rite?Thanks Frank

 

Yes it is.
Quieter, stronger, and a better overall design, IMHO.