Open vs Locked (Open, Open) (Locked, LS) Video
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
So here is a video that i put together of some clips from an ORV park trip. Figured it was a good comparison for those considering putting a locker in their rig.
Last edited by BatmanXJ; Apr 9, 2014 at 12:51 PM. Reason: edited to embed video so you can watch from same browser.
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Springfield, MO
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks for posting. I just recently put a front locker in mine and could really tell a big difference between being open front and rear. This video shows how much easier it makes things with less spinning, less speed and less chance of breaking things.
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
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I noticed the rear locker when I first done it. With the front locker it was night and day on the rocks. I think my rig is just as capable now with the LS in rear than the welded rear I had. This may because of the 4.56s but I don't feel as if I lost any ability.
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From: Central Pennsylvania
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I can't believe someone who went with a 6.5 inch longarm lift skipped out on at least a cheap locker in one of the axles. It would transform that rig into a superhero.
ive always went detriot in the rear & arb front, i can do 90 % of my wheeling w/ the front open. only lock the front when really needed. plus having a locked front only makes steering difficult & easier to break front end drive train parts.its amazing where you can go w/ locked rear & open front.
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
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He hasn't had it that long. He bought long arm and tires. Lockers and winch are his short list. My short arm flexs the same on rti as his right now. RC shocks are to short to let it droop.
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From: Duluth, MN
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
You can only do so much to a rig at once. Building a capable rig takes time and money. Maybe he was lacking both.
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
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He lacks both. Sad part about his he has almost in his as I do mine. He over paid when he bought it. His looks better but looks are not important in our club we beat them down. 3 link is the next big project for mine.
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I meant no offense, I just wonder why people build in the order than they do when I see things like that. It will definately be an awesome machine when he gets it the way he wants it.
Bottom line, though... LOCKERS RULE!
Bottom line, though... LOCKERS RULE!
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
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Yeh if his plan works. He has some Toyota axels with true tracs and 5.71s that he is trying to re tube to eventually put under his. My long term is Tons


