Ok, we have covered this topic before, but I just need to know for sure. I am regearing at the end of the summer, and I am thinking about putting in a front locker (YJ D30). If I put in an ez locker or lockright, will I experience any negative effects (i.e. steering) in two wheel drive? Keep in mind I still have the vaccum disco system. Also, which one would yall use? Ez locker or lockright?
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Bounty__Hunter
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You won't feel any negative effects of any locker when in 2wd in a YJ, the vacuum disconnect at the front axle ensures this.
Are you set on locking the front first? The best offroad performance when locked in only one axle comes from locking the rear.
Are you set on locking the front first? The best offroad performance when locked in only one axle comes from locking the rear.
Tug-n-pull
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I would have to agree with bounty on the rear being the best for locking first. If the rear is locked many times you will not even need the front wheels engauged. Also go ahead and hit up the bicycle shop in your area and build a cable posi lock for the front end. Some of the best money you will ever spend on a YJ. tug
To answer your question and not to give you my opinion!
With the lock right, the only negative effect you will receive is when you are on concrete, turning lock to lock (pulling into a parking spot) even with the front completely disconnected, you will hear some clicking noises and they will be pretty loud! but that is normal. but the benefts will out way the down falls!
With the lock right, the only negative effect you will receive is when you are on concrete, turning lock to lock (pulling into a parking spot) even with the front completely disconnected, you will hear some clicking noises and they will be pretty loud! but that is normal. but the benefts will out way the down falls!
I would like to lock the rear but I am a little hesitant about locking up the D35. Eventually I will do an axle swap, so as little money dumped into that axle as possible is what I am looking to do. Or should I just say the hell with it and blow the damn D35 to pieces with a locker and my 33's? EZ Locker or Lockright?
I guess I live at the end of the world or something. I know of lots of people that lock the front, but slap a limited-slip unit in the back so they can still get jiggy wit it in two wheel drive without so many worries of parts breakage and loss of control. Not my style, but I understand the thinking. When your blasting across a muddy field or racing down the beach when the cops aren't looking, a rig with a limited slip and a good driver can walk all over the rig with the locker.
west747
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some idiot, and his lies
that d35 should live with 33's and a locker...i just wouldnt recommend going with any bigger of a tire. lots of guys in my area have welded dana 35's here. couple are even running 36 inch swampers too....however there is mostly mud around here and not too much in the way of rockcrawler. dependes on your terran and driving habits i guess. :?
that d35 should live with 33's and a locker...i just wouldnt recommend going with any bigger of a tire. lots of guys in my area have welded dana 35's here. couple are even running 36 inch swampers too....however there is mostly mud around here and not too much in the way of rockcrawler. dependes on your terran and driving habits i guess. :?
Laneiac,
What motor do you have? I only have the 2.5L and plan on locking my D35. I have 33's also. I think that having a rear locker will decrease my chance of breakage because I won't have to "run and bump" over obstacles. Of course, my tubes will still be weak, but hopefully I won't use it as a landing gear too often.
corey
What motor do you have? I only have the 2.5L and plan on locking my D35. I have 33's also. I think that having a rear locker will decrease my chance of breakage because I won't have to "run and bump" over obstacles. Of course, my tubes will still be weak, but hopefully I won't use it as a landing gear too often.
corey
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