im just starting to upgrade my 97 xj and i was looking into lockers. i drive my jeep 80% of the time on the road, i was woundering if i should get air locker or auto lockers and whats a good kind and why.

any info will help

 

Im running a lunchbox lock-right. works fine around town

 

oh jeez here we go again... lol

auto lockers are somewhat simple, air and electric lockers are great for mall crawlers.

iv ran air lockers and auto lockers, im currently running detroits and itd be hard to get me to switch

 

I run a detroit auto locker ,works fine on the street and has never failed when needed. No wiring or compressors and less $$$

 

haha I love my arbs.. never broke a line.. never broke anything... but people hate them on here

 

I have a 1997 xj that i am using as a dd/camping vehicle and when i go to install a locker i am going to go with a lunch box locker. Why? Because everyone says they are, Cheap price, Easy to install, and work great.

The bad things i have heard has been chirping sounds and small stuff like that.

 

and what about front and rear lockers should i get one or the other or both

 

i would go with a lock-rite, only because that's all that's worth spending on stock axles. besides, they work great.

you will always get some tire chirping when the lockers are engaged when going around a tight turn if you're on the gas. that's mostly with auto lockers, but selectable will perform the same while engaged.
auto lockers will only click when coasting around a corner. but i like that sound.

i would only lock the rear if it's a dd it and gets any snowy road winter driving. if you lock the front and rear and use 4wd on the snowy road, you can't steer properly.
but even with a rear locked on snow in 2wd, you can't keep it straight. so be careful on a slight hill leaving a stop light with a car beside you.
this is where 4wd with an open front will help you tremendously.

 

MY.o2.

If you never plan on upgrading and wheel your rig a lot get a selectable for the front. On the trail when you have to ride around in 4 low for control/traction you will wear out ps pumps and boxes with a lock right of a full time locker.

If you even think there is a chance you will upgrade your axle to a 44 or a 60 get a lock right. Keep in mind you cant control the lock righ being locked or not.

Personally I love my ARB, but hey are more expensive and require you to do a full gear install.

 

I run a Detroit Locker in the rear and an Eaton E-Locker in the front. They both work great and I like having the selectable front, it is nice to be able to turn when needed.

Yes, I would lock both if you plan on wheeling your Cherokee.

 

I installed Powertrax Noslip on my 2004 Dodge Durango and not experience with any issue, no pop noise or anything when turn. I am really happy with it.

 

ran a Detroit C- Locker in my D35. Loved it. Wish that the locker hadn't died though.

 

What is the different from the no slip and the lock right powertrax lockers

 

From Richmondgear website
What is the difference between the Powertrax Traction System and the Lock-Right Locker?
While both products offer maximum traction, full wheel differentiation, and easy installation, each product has features and benefits that meet the needs of different customers. The Powertrax® Traction System uses SynTRAC technology and is the latest design in traction adding differentials. It provides the maximum traction of a locking differential combined with the smooth and quiet operation of a limited-slip device. The Lock-Right Locker is our original product line that offers extreme value in a traction-adding differential. The Lock-Right provides maximum traction, but a light clicking noise can be heard when turning as the Lock-Right gears allow for wheel differentiation. On some vehicles the engine noise will overcome the clicking noise. For additional details on the Powertrax® Traction System and the Lock-Right Locker, please see their corresponding web page.

 

so one is just quieter than the other?