Thanks for all the information!
More than likely I will do a super 35 kit with a good locker.
More than likely I will do a super 35 kit with a good locker.
Exactly. The outside tire in the turn has to have enough traction under it so it will rotate faster than the inside tire to unlock its side of the locker.@Jerry Bransford, so, the lunchbox locker unlocks when we turn. Is the problem on snow/ice that the front tires don't get any traction so they don't see you turning and they stay locked and continue to push you forward?
I also live where there is little to no ice and snow, but just curious, what is the problem with an auto locker in these conditions?I never has a bad experience with mine. As said above I loved them in my SoCal conditions. But also as said above I wouldn't recommend them to anyone who has to drive on icy or snow covered streets unless they would be extremely careful.
Not a tJ guru but I run a Detroit in the rear and ARB in the front (D44s) . It Isnt a DD but after three years I have experienced very little of the unpredictability others describe. It caught me out once me under very hard acceleration on a freeway onramp but it was nothing really dangerous. Just surprising. Tires chirp occasionally accellerating around sharp corners. Compact snow and ice haven't been a problem either. Probably because MT tires suck in those conditions so I'm always paying really close attention to what my right foot is doing. If I ever blow things up or regear I'll probably go Detroit again.What do you tj gurus think about the Eaton Detroit locker ...
I think the kits to add in locking hubs use bearings that can handle more load compared to an OEM setup.I don't see how a locking hub could be stronger than no locking hub. Seems like it's only adding possible points of failure.
I see it more on larger trucks, but I've heard about guys with Jeeps running them. I don't see how they offer much if you're not overloading your front end. Am I missing something? I hear claims of a slight improvement on mpg, but not enough to really pay off until we hit $5/gal fuel.