Just had my CJ7 out for first time with detroit in the rear, I had no idea it would make that much difference, it makes about twice as much difference as going from a two wheel drive to a 4 wheel drive, or in other words it is about 4 times more capable. And for Mike, only a little snow here, but I tried it on 2" of ice, that was deffinately interesting, although I don't know what it would be like with open diff on the same ice. Anyway after seeing what the rear locker can do I may just have to invest in the cromoly front axles and 760 U joints and then a locker in front.
Detroit in CJ
Jan 07, 2005
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An open diff just tends to track straighter on ice. The one 'free' wheel acts like a rudder.
I do 'lock' mine up now and then when I need to, to get going. My brake pedal does a decent job of getting both back tires spinning if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sGreg wrote:
Keep in mind, that locker just means you can get twice as stuck as you used to get.
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