emr1101
NAXJA Forum User
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- Raleigh, NC
Hey guys, i have debated over the which locker issue for a while, id really love to avoid buying a selectable because it would be a cheaper option for the parts, plus i wouldnt have to pay a shop to install it (since theyre all full carrier replacement, thus require setting up gears), so i was hoping i could get away with running lunchbox's front and rear. Ill be running an 8.8 rear and wanted to put an aussie in it, and an aussie up front in my dana 30. The only problem is mine is a 5 speed. So anyone running this setup look at my questions for each axle and let me know if you can answer my questions:
Rear axle: I know the off road abilities are great, but what about road manners?
Okay so given the somewhat jumpy (if you arent careful) nature of a stick, is a rear auto locker a bad idea? I use my rig for DDing and really cant afford bad tire wear, do you know if it would scuff the rear tires? Also on the highway and cruising speeds would it tend to lock itself going straight or anything wierd? I have heard sometimes when you shift gears it will jolt left or right, any word on this?
Front axle:Locking the dana 30 is great on the steet, barely noticeable, but how is the "driveability" while off road?
Most people will read that sentence and think im crazy, although every one seems to love the aussie on the road for mannors and do excellent off road, Im curious as to the whole "turning" thing with a front locker off road. Most guys say, "well if you cant get it to turn far enough then just put it in 2wd", that is easy for you AW4 guys but i run gears for the street and utilize my NP231's Low gear while offroad at all times. So, as you can imagine shifting into 2wd from 4low will get annoying as i have to stop completely and let it roll a bit and such. Anyway, im just curious as to how far you can turn before you really gotta go into 2wd? Or how much of a big deal that is...
Thanks a lot guys!
Rear axle: I know the off road abilities are great, but what about road manners?
Okay so given the somewhat jumpy (if you arent careful) nature of a stick, is a rear auto locker a bad idea? I use my rig for DDing and really cant afford bad tire wear, do you know if it would scuff the rear tires? Also on the highway and cruising speeds would it tend to lock itself going straight or anything wierd? I have heard sometimes when you shift gears it will jolt left or right, any word on this?
Front axle:Locking the dana 30 is great on the steet, barely noticeable, but how is the "driveability" while off road?
Most people will read that sentence and think im crazy, although every one seems to love the aussie on the road for mannors and do excellent off road, Im curious as to the whole "turning" thing with a front locker off road. Most guys say, "well if you cant get it to turn far enough then just put it in 2wd", that is easy for you AW4 guys but i run gears for the street and utilize my NP231's Low gear while offroad at all times. So, as you can imagine shifting into 2wd from 4low will get annoying as i have to stop completely and let it roll a bit and such. Anyway, im just curious as to how far you can turn before you really gotta go into 2wd? Or how much of a big deal that is...
Thanks a lot guys!