Needed: Lockers

[LUVNMY06TJ]

After Windrock, it's clear I'm in need of some lockers, so I'm looking for a locker for my front and rear differential. If anyone is looking to upgrade and needs to get rid of their entry level locker, let me know. I'm running stock differentials.

Front: D30
Rear: D35

[clark123456]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/axles-tires-wheels-sale/1533922-jeep-tj-electric-locker-axels.html

From what I've read, if you get the D35 locker, you will need the chromoly shafts.

This may draw some flack, but I would strongly consider looking for a built Ford 8.8 axle rather than building up the D35.  Keep a watchful (and patient) eye on hardlinecrawlers.com and pirate4x4.com classifieds...an axle setup (maybe a front and rear combo) will present itself, but it may take a while and may be a bit of trouble to obtain (if all you have is the Jeep, moving axles from one location to another will be interesting). 

[kvom]

Just get a lunchbox locker for the front, and defer the rear until you upgrade the D35.  Putting $ into a stock D35 is a waste.

[cudruln]

Agreed with clark and kvom. You will be pleasantly surprised with what a front locker by itself will do. I think I saw a stock 8.8 on craigslist for cheap. But just don't waste money on the 35.

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[LUVNMY06TJ]

(Because I don't know how to quote and reply to everyone...)

Clark: I appreciate the link and the insight on the required upgrade.

kvom and cudruln: I appreciate the advice for the front locker.

Trying to understand a little better, I've heard that a D35 is not a good diff., why is that? And why would I need to upgrade the axle shafts? Or does the answer to the second question answer the first?

My hesitation with just a lunch box is if I end up in a situation where my rear diff goes out, or I break my rear drive shaft/u-joint on the trail, how do I get back? Where if I get a selectable, I can still drive home. (Is that correct thinking?)

Also, reading other posts on here, it seems that I can only go so big with tires before having to upgrade diff/axles, I am trying to get a used one at a decent price saving me some money if I end up having to upgrade the whole setup. (This is why I was looking for someones used level entry locker).

Am I being too cheap? Or is this a reasonable thought process? I appreciate the feedback, again, as I don't know much and am trying to learn. Thanks.

[Matt]

The axle shafts are like toothpicks. Locker is just added stress on the axles. Unfortunately it doesnt take much to snap a D35 shaft in stock form and without spares this axle will leave you stranded. The D30 is stronger and as long as you plan on running no larger than 35" tires. Its ok to invest some money in the front. To spend on the rear is a waste of money, when you could put it to something better.

[Jeepster1407]

I saw this on another Forum


 Use the Lokka wizard at Lokka.com to select your model and enter the voucher code
Black2013

 Some common models of Jeep 4x4 locker sale pricing
 $179 - Lokka Diff Locker, Jeep Dana 30
 $198 - Lokka Diff Locker, Jeep Dana 35 including heavy duty crosspin upgrade
 $198 - Lokka Diff Locker, Jeep and Ford Dana44
 $199 - Lokka Diff Locker, Jeep AMC20
 $209 - Lokka Diff Locker, Jeep Chrysler 8.25

 All prices include USA delivery

[Mortalis5509]

The rear axle is c clipped. If you break one of weak shafts, the shaft will walk out while driving. To do a proper upgrade on the D35 will cost of 1k. Chromoly shafts with the c clip eliminater. In other words an 8.8 is cheaper, stronger, and better choice over putting money into the 35. Nothing wrong with driving a 35 on the street but its not up to wheeling at all.

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[Rockjock]

If you are looking for a solution now I have a brand new in the box Super 35 kit with 30 spline chromoly shafts and Detroit locker. Axle shafts are the same size as a Dana 44 with the added strength of chromoly. I also have a stock TJ Dana 44 that only has 700 original miles on it. 3.73 gears and limited slip.

$750 for either one.

Email me at Rockjock15@aol.com

[DOUG]

Good solutions. 

What gears do you have now?

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[Michigunman]

If you are looking for a solution now I have a brand new in the box Super 35 kit with 30 spline chromoly shafts and Detroit locker. Axle shafts are the same size as a Dana 44 with the added strength of chromoly. I also have a stock TJ Dana 44 that only has 700 original miles on it. 3.73 gears and limited slip.

$750 for either one.

Email me at Rockjock15@aol.com

Is the Super 35 superior or something else?

[94xjsport94]

I believe it is Superior stuff.