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Post by lhcbound on Aug 20, 2007 22:49:12 GMT -5
I have an 04 unlimited lookin at puttin detroit in the rear and an elocker in the front. any other suggestions ? thanks
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Post by nwquadriders on Aug 21, 2007 10:35:02 GMT -5
I originally was thinking I'd put a Detroit in the rear and a True Trac up front, but now I'm thinking more along the lines of going with an ARB in the rear with a True Trac (or ARB if funds permit) up front. No matter which way I go, it'll be a selectable locker in the rear. I'll be taking that leap this Winter as well as adding 4.56 gears.
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Post by moneypit on Aug 21, 2007 12:32:33 GMT -5
I have ARB's front and rear. I didn't want any on road issues that some of the others have. So I ponied up the bucks and did the ARB's. Been real happy. No issues at all. Just be sure you have a qualified shop do them unless you are able to do it yourself. You may also look at the OX locker. I believe it is cable operated thus leaving your on road perfomance same as stock. Good luck!
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Post by treeofliberty on Aug 21, 2007 19:24:40 GMT -5
I'm also running ARB's front and rear, and really love them. They lock and disengage as expected, and quite frankly, feel like cheating. Most of the time, I run without the front axle locked, except on the really steep stuff. Its just an effort to keep the stress off the axle. Also, what that beast is locked up front, the turning radius feels like an aircraft carrier.
If you can spring for the ARB's, its hard to imagine you being disappointed.
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Post by sylvanis on Aug 21, 2007 22:38:08 GMT -5
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Post by jered_jmm on Aug 21, 2007 23:03:49 GMT -5
Well I'm saving up for ARB's F & R and Gears.
As of right now, I'm running a Lock Rite in the front and just the stock LSD in the rear. Little bit of clicking when turning but I thought it would be worse. Offroad, it's great, when I'm on the gas it locks up, when I let off or turn, it unlocks.
My last Jeep had ARB's and I loved them. I'm having a guy who is in our jeep club install my gears and lockers. He did his own and he used to work at an offroad shop that did everything.
It's crazy, he has all of the tools, even a hydraulic press!
And the best part is he'll do it for all the Pizza and beer he wants over that weekend.
Like what has been said before, if you can afford the ARB's, do it!
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Post by lhcbound on Aug 26, 2007 21:26:03 GMT -5
thanks to all those who replied.
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Post by maxama10 on Sept 4, 2007 19:50:32 GMT -5
Id opt for an electric or the cable shifted locker. Ive HEARD good and bad on the ARB's. Typically no problems if installed by a professional shop who does a good job, however on the other hand I hear that if the job is at all sloppy you will have a lot of issues. My personal preference would be to go for the electric or cable shift. On the other hand, you buy ARB's you need an air source that gives you an exscuse to buy a nice air pump which lets you fill up your tires also.
Good luck!
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Post by treeofliberty on Sept 7, 2007 12:27:33 GMT -5
Air hoses can rupture, cables can go out of adjustment or snap, electronics can short out. Every selectable locker has a means to fail. I've heard equal amounts of complaints between ARB hose or compressor issues and OX cables being out of adjustment.
ARB's are certainly the most expensive. However, if you do enough research, especially in hardcore circles, ARB's tend to be found more often than anything else. And if you really want bulletproof, you can have heavy duty air lines installed.
I also find it noteworthy that the Rubicon lockers are air lockers. The engineers at Jeep appear to have a preference.
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Post by tag on Sept 8, 2007 7:11:07 GMT -5
I have an Aussie locker up front and open in the rear.
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Post by RubiRedLJ on Sept 8, 2007 11:08:58 GMT -5
In my old TJ, I ran a Detroit Locker in the rear & a Loc-Rite up front in my D30. This was a great set-up for off-roading. The Loc-Rite pulled like a mutha & when I was done wheeling, I'd just unlock my hubs, disengage 4LO and be on my way.....BUT, this is where the Detroit became much more noticeable. You know it's back there & you just have to drive accordingly. (especially in the winter) My favorite part about the Detroit was when it would "unload" in a parking lot as I would pull in or be pulling out, & it would sound like a shotgun went off! People would literally JUMP when that would happen. If I knew then, what I know now, I would save my $$$ & get something that is selectable & it would probably be ARB's.  |
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Post by surfnsnow on Sept 8, 2007 22:32:55 GMT -5
I'm running ARB's front and rear with 4:56 gears with 33s and couldn't be happier. Like someone said if I use them I generally have the rear engaged and the front for the rough stuff but they are worth the $$$.
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Post by sylvanis on Sept 23, 2007 9:12:49 GMT -5
I just got the Powertrax No-Slip's put in friday. The first few miles there was some noise, just the locker getting broken in... Bring on the tire stacking:  |
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Post by jelojeep on Mar 4, 2009 22:40:43 GMT -5
Stock air lockers, busted the rear twice, now I have a front diff in the rear, open-open now. We'll see how it holds up on the Hammers, that's where I busted the first two.
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