huntsman

Hey guys im getting into this wheeling hobby and so far its just a stock xj. Finally got a hitch and a ball mount receiver Im getting a bumper on tuesday and I also got some lockers in mind. Problem is Im new to all of this so i need your help guys.

I read about aussie lockers, launch box, detroit lockers ect. Not really sure how each one works just yet. Im interested in the aussie locker because its within my budget.

First of the xj is my daily driver and I do some light trail riding in different weather conditions, rain, snow, or shine.

I heard that if I do buy an aussie I should put it in the back and i read that its locked at all times but it unlocks while going into a turn or when you let of the gas.

For now im thinking about getting one aussie locker. Should i put it in the back or front ? Supposodly in the front it can cause over/ understeering and its bad in winter.

Anyway if you guys could clear it up for me it be nice. If some one could explain why i should lock the back or the front and what happens in snow. If I go off roading in snow will the aussies do good ?

Okay im getting a little ahead of my self. I dont want to ask to many questions at once so i dont confuse myself and you guys.

2KXJJEEP

id put a lunch box locker up front go with either a aussie or a spartan locker there really good and bout the same on price....the reason id put one up front first is bc if ur front tires go ur rear will follow in most cases....and a lunch box locker is made to let one tire spin faster when turning

huntsman

Now does it matter if its in the front or back ? Or is it just personal preference ?

xjbeadlocks

I would put the aussie in the rear and save for a selectable for the front. since it sounds like it will see more pavement then dirt.

Gatchmo5710

Put any lunch box in front. It stays disengaged all the time until u put it in 4. Other than u can't feel or hear it. If its in rear u can tell.

huntsman

ah okay, so aussie in the front kinda makes sense cause it will be disengaded since on street i drive in 2 wheel anyway. Now how do those aussies work ? I read that they are torque driven and some people say its speed difference such as cornering.

xjbeadlocks

this isnt true. every tried parking a front locked vehicle in a parking lot?

Gatchmo5710

In short. When a lunch box locker has power to it, it will lock up and turn both tires together. When it has no power to it, it will unlock allowing the tires at different speeds.

Gatchmo5710

Ya.... Everyday. Turns no different then before. When it's in 4 though it barely turns at all.

xjbeadlocks

but you just said you wont feel it unless you are in 4lo. check post #5. it came from you........

xjbeadlocks

so you coast while entering a large parking lot?

ProudXjOwner

X2 or if you don't have the pennies just put an aussie in both but I would start with rear.

Gatchmo5710

I said 4 wether it be high or low. While in 2wd I can't tell any difference but when in 4wd ( high or low) its a pain to turn.

Gatchmo5710

Ur in 2wd!!!!! The front had no power!!!!! And thus stays unlocked. Rocket science....

Tom95YJ

When I had F&R lunchbox lockers in my TJ I could tell it was there in 2wd It wanted to rip the steering wheel out of your hand when turning into a parking spot ! That's why I went with an ARB in my YJ, and My XJ will also get an ARB up front