Topic: Aussie Locker, front or rear for daily driver???

[Jeffy]

You're more than likely right Jeffy. Ok, new plan then. Save some $$$ for a 44 for the rear. Then save for a rear locker and finally a front. Anyone know anything about the ECTED Electrically Activated Lockers?

Personally, I'd go with an ARB.  It's tried technology that's been around since the 80's.  Although I do like my Detroit.  It's very predictable and isn't loud.

[BOOGIE444]

Whats a aussie or automatic locker going to be like in the rear, what about on snowy / icy roads?

[chrisfranklin]

And if you are keeping your current rear axle, then you could install an Aussie in it and be happy with the performance without potentially compromising your safety in snow/ice.

[BOOGIE444]

And if you are keeping your current rear axle, then you could install an Aussie in it and be happy with the performance without potentially compromising your safety in snow/ice.

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[chrisfranklin]

Dunno what axle and tire size you are doing though. Lots of photos around of busted, locked D35s on 33s, 35s  

[BOOGIE444]

I plan on using 33" tires.  So your saying locked rear end + 33" = broken dana 35?

Maybe I should put a detroit true trac in the back when I have them re-gear it.  And then I could add a automatic or selectable locker for the front in the future if I need it.

[Shawn_c]

I plan on using 33" tires.  So your saying locked rear end + 33" = broken dana 35?

Maybe I should put a detroit true trac in the back when I have them re-gear it.  And then I could add a automatic or selectable locker for the front in the future if I need it.

Actually the true track in the rear will strengthen your dana 35.  The spider gears and carrier will break as often if not more so othen an axle shaft will.  The true track is a much stronger replacement unit.  Also in the rear you can pull up on your e-brake alittle to help get the true track to lock up.  But really unless you lift a tire off the ground the true track will stay "locked" so to speak.  If in your area of wheeling your not constantly lifting tires I'd go with true tracks front and rear.

I have hear alot of bad talk about the auburn ECTED.  Premature clutch wear being the main issue. 

[neale_rs]

I got to test drive a 4x4 Ram Charger with true tracs front and rear a couple of weeks ago.  Amazing traction on dirt hills.  It wasn't a place where the tires were coming off the ground but I'm sure my open diffs YJ would have spun tires at least a little on those hills.

[Jesse-James]

Having a 318 under the hood might have helped a little too.

[Jeffy]

I have an old school setup.  Detroit True-Trac up front and a Detroit Softlocker out back.  I like teh True-Trac up front since it's not going to beat up my D30 as much.  It biases no more then 2.5:1 and that can be controlled with some brakes.  They're very quiet and seamless with disconnects.  If you have a TJ with no disconnects, you'll feel the LSD on road.  The Jeep will want to understeer up front.  Some people say they can't feel it but they must be smoking crack or something.  It's noticeable.    In the back, it would be less noticeable.

Although if the trail requires lockers, get lockers.  LSD's are good but not that good.

[neale_rs]

Having a 318 under the hood might have helped a little too.

It had a 360!    Yeah, it could just idle up with the automatic.

[Jesse-James]

Same motor as my donor...er, tow rig. 

A responsive skinny pedal is nice for hill climbs.

[might4banger]

Sorry, for 1% off-road you don't need a locker or a limited slip...

There I said it...

[Jeffy]

Sorry, for 1% off-road you don't need a locker or a limited slip...

There I said it...

   I didn't see that part!

[dexetr30]

Sorry, for 1% off-road you don't need a locker or a limited slip...

There I said it...

Not true in my case. I'm a 1%er but I've gotten stuck in the mud and on a few slippery slopes that a locker really would have helped with. Although spinning two tires and covering the Jeep in mud can be fun.