Front Locker need hub conv.?

[laneiac]

I was debating dropping an aussie locker into the front D30 in my YJ. Do I need to do a hub conversion or will it be just fine? Or do you guys recommend doing the rear D35 instead of the D30. I will be swapping the D35 in the future but plan on keeping the D30 for a while. Thanks alot.

 

[Snitty]

it is much much more effective to lock the rear... but if you plan on upgrading, then you might not want to spend the money... if you plan on locking the front, a selectable locker may be your best choice... if you go with a spool or a fulltime locker, you might want a manual disconnect

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

You don't need the locking hubs, the vacuum system will disconnect the pass. side axle shaft when in 2wd. You can install a manual vacuum switch or cable to disconnect the pass. side when in 4wd, makes tight turns on the trail a lot easier, and driving in snow, with a front locker.

 

[laneiac]

Thanks, i do plan on upgrading the rear axle soon and plan on keeping the D30, cant afford an ARB so I figured Aussie or a Detroit EZ would be the best. Can u recommend a good kit for the axle disconnect?

 

[Utah_jeepster]

a D30 with 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern will not accept manual disconects on the hubs. You will need to change out the axles for a 5 on 5.5 to accomidate manual disconects.
I have been thinking of doing an ARB for my front but I was told Tera-Flex will be coming out soon with an ARB style locker that will have an manual lock in system if ever your on-board air system fails and will be 100$ cheaper than an ARB.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Utah_J, there is a hub kit that uses Ford hubs to keep the 5 on 4.5" stock lug pattern. Warn.

 

[yjdave]

I've been running a ARB for the last 4 years in the d30 in a yj and have not had one problem except once in the winter the air line froze up for a couple of minutes. If your junkin that d35 anyway, put a cheap lockright in it.
also the ARB dosent like mud too much, so change the oil alot