Lockers?

[DaJudge]

The TrueTrac is a great LS! I have one in the front axle of my XJ and it works flawlessly. I have ground my way through deep sand, up wet Granite, over ledges with very loose gravel and it has never let me down. Both wheels spinning together every time. It is a little picky about Dif fluid but if you change it regularly it will get through tough stuff. Your front axle is really your weak point at this moment but...
With the cost of upgrading the front axle I would leave it alone and get some of the other things you mentioned.

[Doron]

the way i see it, lockers are part of your "insurance" when going off-road, especially if you do travel solo sometimes.
lockers are not only for rock crawling, but also for that short steep loose assent or drifted trail.

[Bergum]

Lockers are for when the fun is over, and you want to get loose...

B4x4.no

[JIMBO]

Lockers got me up this in 4hi-(winter) and 4lo (hot summer)-no tire spin-



Got me up this in 4lo (lava rock)-



The sand mighta been possible with LSD's, but I'll stick with lockers !

JIMBO

[Metcalf]

Lockers just get your stuck further from home

For some people that is fun....for some people not so much.

[Betarocker]

I run ARB front and rear.

[I Leak Oil]

I run ARB front and rear.

Same here. A little more $$$ than others but I've deciced it was worth it to me. For the most part I really don't use them, especially the front, all that often and can get myself into trouble just fine without them!

[bob91yj]

You can use the service brakes/parking brake and some two foot driving that will accomplish what a LSD will do for you in most situations. A selectable locker is the only way to go IMO. I've got Detroits in my rock Jeep, great on the trail, but miserable on the rare occasion that I drive it on the street.

When I didn't know any better I could live with the Detroit's on the street, selectable lockers in the Rubicon changed that opinion. My rear Detroit popped as I was coming to a stop one time, the lady in the car next to me almost had a coronary it was so loud. I can change lanes with the throttle with the locker releasing and engaging, and of course the parking lot tire squawk is always fun.

[ReconH3]

Lockers just get your stuck further from home

Only if you don't know how and when to use them.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

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[Scoutn79]

If you can afford it I would got with selectable lockers ( I won't get into which one I will let you research that to get what fits YOUR needs not someone elses)...But get a winch first.
The best way to learn how to wheel off-road be it mud, snow, sand, rocks whathaveyou is to do it in a stock rig and learn tire placement, suspension balance and picking a good line.
IMHO lockers are an indispensable tool in the back country..especially if you travel alone.
If you travel sensibly and don't take unnecessary risks they will make your travels safer and more enjoyable and not get you into trouble (much).
Remember, lockers aren't just for rockcrawlers...(many true crawlers run spools anyway) they are a traction aiding device meaning they can be used on any uneven or slick surface....Sports cars use limited slips not so they can go off road but to aid in traction and make both wheels drive the vehicle forward....Again they are just a tool and as always it is up to you when and how you use the tool.
Darrell