Flyfisher
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Billings, Montana
OK...I know this has probably been discussed before, and I've searched, but didn't find the answers to my questions.
I have an '89 XJ Wagoneer LTD (yes XJ, not full sized, has woodie sides...soooo cool). It's got a D35 rear and high pinion reverse cut D30 front, with a NP242 transfer case. I think ratios are 3:73. I'm currently running 33's and want to upgrade axles and add lockers.
I want to put a Ford 8.8 in the rear and re-gear both to 4:56 or 4:88. Which gear ratio is better??? It's a daily driver and sees trail use all-year long (8-10 times a year, rocks, snow, and combinations of both...little mud).
Eventually I want to have selectable lockers in both ends, rear first, then front.
Now the questions. Lockers...with the full-time 4x4 system, am I better off with ARB or e-lockers, or is there a difference? I'd like the ability to lock either independantly of the other...either, both, etc. I already have an on-board air compressor...so cost of the air comprressor is not an issue. I'd like the option to run both open to better take advantage of the 242's full-time 4x4 option for daily driving or highway driving in snowy conditions. I'm not into the issues of having a locked axle in icy conditions!
I know this is probably addressed somewhere...but couldn't find via search. Please don't tell me to trash the 242...it's solid and I love it!
Thanks in advance...
I have an '89 XJ Wagoneer LTD (yes XJ, not full sized, has woodie sides...soooo cool). It's got a D35 rear and high pinion reverse cut D30 front, with a NP242 transfer case. I think ratios are 3:73. I'm currently running 33's and want to upgrade axles and add lockers.
I want to put a Ford 8.8 in the rear and re-gear both to 4:56 or 4:88. Which gear ratio is better??? It's a daily driver and sees trail use all-year long (8-10 times a year, rocks, snow, and combinations of both...little mud).
Eventually I want to have selectable lockers in both ends, rear first, then front.
Now the questions. Lockers...with the full-time 4x4 system, am I better off with ARB or e-lockers, or is there a difference? I'd like the ability to lock either independantly of the other...either, both, etc. I already have an on-board air compressor...so cost of the air comprressor is not an issue. I'd like the option to run both open to better take advantage of the 242's full-time 4x4 option for daily driving or highway driving in snowy conditions. I'm not into the issues of having a locked axle in icy conditions!
I know this is probably addressed somewhere...but couldn't find via search. Please don't tell me to trash the 242...it's solid and I love it!
Thanks in advance...