I drive a 1997 TJ, 4 banger, 5 speed, 2 1/2" lift, 31" tires, front swaybar disconnects, otherwise stock. I drive two-track roads for hunting, camping and fishing in all kinds of weather. I have also done Moab Jeep Safari three times and have been able to negotiate 3 1/2 rated trails without getting hung-up. I try to drive with a light foot. Where I live winter with icey roads can happen anytime between Sep 1 and May 31. I have recently been considering some sort of locker or limited slip. As I see it, I can do a rear ARB with all the bells and whistles or a front and rear limited slip for about the same price. These things are new to me, and I am the only Jeeper in my small town so I have no one to turn to for real life experiences. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each? Will I be satisfied with the limited slip as I try new and maybe tougher trails? A person I talked with at a Six States Distributors recomended an electric locker. From what I have read about these is that they function as a limited slip until activated, but they seem cheaper than an ARB. Any help and advice is appreciated.
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17 years ago