Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

Something isn't making any sense at all here because running a front
automatic locker in the front of a TJ is very common and it's well known
among us TJ owners that have a front locker that it is not a problem or even
noticeable in 2wd. It's done way too often and widely known among TJ owners
with front lockers that it is NOT a problem running a front locker.

This is another case of first-hand experience from an owner that has a front
locker that wheels with wheelers who ALL run front lockers vs. one who is
reporting second-hand annecdotal experience if you ask me.

Jerry
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"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bohthv0enm@enews3.newsguy.com...
> > Then there was something wrong with either the locker or its
> installation.>
>
> Don't know, but a very good shop did the install and claimed it was
working
> as designed. It did fine in 4wd, although for me I wouldn't want the front
> locked up all the time when I was on the trails.
>
>

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

Something isn't making any sense at all here because running a front
automatic locker in the front of a TJ is very common and it's well known
among us TJ owners that have a front locker that it is not a problem or even
noticeable in 2wd. It's done way too often and widely known among TJ owners
with front lockers that it is NOT a problem running a front locker.

This is another case of first-hand experience from an owner that has a front
locker that wheels with wheelers who ALL run front lockers vs. one who is
reporting second-hand annecdotal experience if you ask me.

Jerry
--
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To email, remove 'me' from my email address
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"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:bohthv0enm@enews3.newsguy.com...
> > Then there was something wrong with either the locker or its
> installation.>
>
> Don't know, but a very good shop did the install and claimed it was
working
> as designed. It did fine in 4wd, although for me I wouldn't want the front
> locked up all the time when I was on the trails.
>
>

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

http://www.----------.com/DetroitLocker.jpg

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> It was probably a REAL Detroit Locker. ;-)
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

http://www.----------.com/DetroitLocker.jpg

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> It was probably a REAL Detroit Locker. ;-)
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

http://www.----------.com/DetroitLocker.jpg

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> It was probably a REAL Detroit Locker. ;-)
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

> This is another case of first-hand experience from an owner that has a
front locker that wheels with wheelers who ALL run front lockers vs. one who
is reporting second-hand annecdotal experience if you ask me.>

Jerry, sorry if my FIRST HAND experience disturbs you, I just didn't like
the way it operated and handled and neither did the owner. I wouldn't
recommend it for a daily driver, particularly here where we have ice & snow
conditions half the year.

I have a front locker in my YJ, I wheel with wheelers with front lockers,
etc. (Relax, you're not alone here!) I'd rather not see the guy pay for an
auto locker and then be disappointed or unsafe when he can pay a bit more
for a manual locker and be perfectly fine.

(Sheesh..... )

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

> This is another case of first-hand experience from an owner that has a
front locker that wheels with wheelers who ALL run front lockers vs. one who
is reporting second-hand annecdotal experience if you ask me.>

Jerry, sorry if my FIRST HAND experience disturbs you, I just didn't like
the way it operated and handled and neither did the owner. I wouldn't
recommend it for a daily driver, particularly here where we have ice & snow
conditions half the year.

I have a front locker in my YJ, I wheel with wheelers with front lockers,
etc. (Relax, you're not alone here!) I'd rather not see the guy pay for an
auto locker and then be disappointed or unsafe when he can pay a bit more
for a manual locker and be perfectly fine.

(Sheesh..... )

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

> This is another case of first-hand experience from an owner that has a
front locker that wheels with wheelers who ALL run front lockers vs. one who
is reporting second-hand annecdotal experience if you ask me.>

Jerry, sorry if my FIRST HAND experience disturbs you, I just didn't like
the way it operated and handled and neither did the owner. I wouldn't
recommend it for a daily driver, particularly here where we have ice & snow
conditions half the year.

I have a front locker in my YJ, I wheel with wheelers with front lockers,
etc. (Relax, you're not alone here!) I'd rather not see the guy pay for an
auto locker and then be disappointed or unsafe when he can pay a bit more
for a manual locker and be perfectly fine.

(Sheesh..... )

Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:17:56 +0000, JimG wrote:

> Hey Andy,
> Thinking is good, but not this time :-) ARB is not the answer to
> everything, especially for the front. Just take it out of
> four-wheel-drive! Front locker... gone (any brand), transparent!
>

As a newbie to 4-wheeling with a new Jeep TJ, I've been following this
thread with interest, but I'm confused about the opinion that an ARB is
not the best answer for the front axle.

It seems to me that the difference on the front axle between a manual and
an automatic locker would be the ability for the driver, when on the trail
in 4wd, to *choose* when the front wheels would be locked and when they
wouldn't.

Aren't there times on the trail when having the front wheels locked in 4wd
is not as desirable as an open diff? (For example, If I want both axles
driving, but am in a situation where better steering and maneuverability
is more advantageous than increased traction...)

If so, the manual (ARB) locker gives you that option, whereas the
automatic locker does not. Isn't this an advantage to the ARB (assuming
the owner is not bothered by the cost difference between the automatic and
the manual locker types)?

If I'm confused, please set me straight - this stuff is all new to me.
Thanks for any comments.

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Re: 2001 TJ Front Differential
 

On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:17:56 +0000, JimG wrote:

> Hey Andy,
> Thinking is good, but not this time :-) ARB is not the answer to
> everything, especially for the front. Just take it out of
> four-wheel-drive! Front locker... gone (any brand), transparent!
>

As a newbie to 4-wheeling with a new Jeep TJ, I've been following this
thread with interest, but I'm confused about the opinion that an ARB is
not the best answer for the front axle.

It seems to me that the difference on the front axle between a manual and
an automatic locker would be the ability for the driver, when on the trail
in 4wd, to *choose* when the front wheels would be locked and when they
wouldn't.

Aren't there times on the trail when having the front wheels locked in 4wd
is not as desirable as an open diff? (For example, If I want both axles
driving, but am in a situation where better steering and maneuverability
is more advantageous than increased traction...)

If so, the manual (ARB) locker gives you that option, whereas the
automatic locker does not. Isn't this an advantage to the ARB (assuming
the owner is not bothered by the cost difference between the automatic and
the manual locker types)?

If I'm confused, please set me straight - this stuff is all new to me.
Thanks for any comments.

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