Locking Diff - AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand

Jeeper · #1 01-03-2003

I was wondering what i should do about my locking diff buying. I only have the budget to lock either the front or the rear, not both, so, which one should i lock.

Jeeper · #2 02-03-2003

thanks phil, but if i get a locker in the rear won't I get wheel skip on dry pavement?

Jeeper · #3 02-03-2003

thanks phil, but if i get a locker in the rear won't I get wheel skip on dry pavement?

Phil · #4 02-03-2003

depends on the type of locker you have in mind
with an ARB or ox they are selectable so they are open when not in use so no wheel skip.
detroit locker will clunk on off thru corners
soft lockers are usually quieter than full detroits and wont skip unless you stand on the gas pedal.

Jeeper · #5 02-03-2003

Whats a soft Locker? is that an air locker, or a limited slip, or what? thanks

Jeeper · #6 02-03-2003

so also if i have an air locker that means it wont clunk when its not engaged?

Phil · #7 02-03-2003

Think you need to do research on lockers so you know what you want when you buy one.
soft locker is like an LSD, the clutches inside slip and allow the inside turning wheel to "slip" without skipping.
air locker goes from open diff to fully locked rear 'no slip' the inside tire will squeal all the way round the corner ... you should never engage selectable lockers on pavement g/boxes t/cases,diffs have been known to self destruct under those conditions
air lockers don't clunk