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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Can a Dana 30 handle a locker?
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<blockquote data-quote="smgager" data-source="post: 428072" data-attributes="member: 19275"><p>BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): If I had it to do over I would have saved for a selectable locker like the eaton elocker for the front.</p><p></p><p>I have a True Track limited slip in the rear as well. I don't have any clicking in 2wd as the CAD disconnects the passenger side wheel. I did not consider the fact that the locker would spin the front driveshaft in 2wd when I installed it. I had considerable vibrations above 45 MPH at first due to the factory front driveshaft not being balanced. After spending an additional $250 on a standard shaft from Tom Woods I can drive at 70 MPH with slight but noticeable vibration. I also now have to remove the front shaft to flat tow as the YJ NP231 transfer case outputs are connected with the transfer case in neutral. I can solve this by adding locking hubs or switching to a selectable locker that is open when not engaged. There are a few out there that are limited slip when disengaged but they would still spin the driveshaft when towed. I don't mind the rear spinning as it drives the oil slinger in the NP231. I also occasionally find it easier to drop out of 4wd on the trail for a tight turn but I havenot found that I have to go to 2wd. An elocker would solve this as well as I could just unlock to an open differential.</p><p></p><p>Locking hubs are $1500 plus $500 to have installed and an elocker is $900 plus $450 for the install.</p><p></p><p>If you are not regearing and don't plan on flat towing you can install a lunch box locker without having to setup your ring and pinion so that option might make sense.</p><p></p><p>Traction with my setup is wonderful. Now I can get fantastically stuck.</p><p></p><p>At some point I'll switch to a front elocker but that will most likly be a few years down the road.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smgager, post: 428072, member: 19275"] BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): If I had it to do over I would have saved for a selectable locker like the eaton elocker for the front. I have a True Track limited slip in the rear as well. I don't have any clicking in 2wd as the CAD disconnects the passenger side wheel. I did not consider the fact that the locker would spin the front driveshaft in 2wd when I installed it. I had considerable vibrations above 45 MPH at first due to the factory front driveshaft not being balanced. After spending an additional $250 on a standard shaft from Tom Woods I can drive at 70 MPH with slight but noticeable vibration. I also now have to remove the front shaft to flat tow as the YJ NP231 transfer case outputs are connected with the transfer case in neutral. I can solve this by adding locking hubs or switching to a selectable locker that is open when not engaged. There are a few out there that are limited slip when disengaged but they would still spin the driveshaft when towed. I don't mind the rear spinning as it drives the oil slinger in the NP231. I also occasionally find it easier to drop out of 4wd on the trail for a tight turn but I havenot found that I have to go to 2wd. An elocker would solve this as well as I could just unlock to an open differential. Locking hubs are $1500 plus $500 to have installed and an elocker is $900 plus $450 for the install. If you are not regearing and don't plan on flat towing you can install a lunch box locker without having to setup your ring and pinion so that option might make sense. Traction with my setup is wonderful. Now I can get fantastically stuck. At some point I'll switch to a front elocker but that will most likly be a few years down the road. Hope that helps. [/QUOTE]
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