Locker vs. LS Info?
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
Jerry - thanks, lots of info at that forum. The first thing I'm going to do
is try is the emergency brake trick when spinning in sand - a first option
that costs nothing!
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
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> The FAQ at the top of the following page has two writeups that might help
> you...
> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forum...sprune=10&f=27
>
> CD wrote:
>> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
>> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>>
>>
>>
>> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading
>> (So. Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction"
>> is returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I
>> find unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials
>> (front & back)?
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant
>> that put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I
>> flat tow it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
is try is the emergency brake trick when spinning in sand - a first option
that costs nothing!
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:DiFQf.12067$Uc2.5351@fed1read04...
> The FAQ at the top of the following page has two writeups that might help
> you...
> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forum...sprune=10&f=27
>
> CD wrote:
>> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
>> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>>
>>
>>
>> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading
>> (So. Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction"
>> is returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I
>> find unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials
>> (front & back)?
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant
>> that put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I
>> flat tow it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
#12
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
Jerry - thanks, lots of info at that forum. The first thing I'm going to do
is try is the emergency brake trick when spinning in sand - a first option
that costs nothing!
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:DiFQf.12067$Uc2.5351@fed1read04...
> The FAQ at the top of the following page has two writeups that might help
> you...
> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forum...sprune=10&f=27
>
> CD wrote:
>> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
>> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>>
>>
>>
>> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading
>> (So. Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction"
>> is returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I
>> find unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials
>> (front & back)?
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant
>> that put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I
>> flat tow it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
is try is the emergency brake trick when spinning in sand - a first option
that costs nothing!
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:DiFQf.12067$Uc2.5351@fed1read04...
> The FAQ at the top of the following page has two writeups that might help
> you...
> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forum...sprune=10&f=27
>
> CD wrote:
>> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
>> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>>
>>
>>
>> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading
>> (So. Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction"
>> is returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I
>> find unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials
>> (front & back)?
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant
>> that put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I
>> flat tow it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
#13
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
Jerry - thanks, lots of info at that forum. The first thing I'm going to do
is try is the emergency brake trick when spinning in sand - a first option
that costs nothing!
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:DiFQf.12067$Uc2.5351@fed1read04...
> The FAQ at the top of the following page has two writeups that might help
> you...
> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forum...sprune=10&f=27
>
> CD wrote:
>> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
>> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>>
>>
>>
>> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading
>> (So. Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction"
>> is returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I
>> find unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials
>> (front & back)?
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant
>> that put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I
>> flat tow it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
is try is the emergency brake trick when spinning in sand - a first option
that costs nothing!
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:DiFQf.12067$Uc2.5351@fed1read04...
> The FAQ at the top of the following page has two writeups that might help
> you...
> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/forum...sprune=10&f=27
>
> CD wrote:
>> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
>> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>>
>>
>>
>> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading
>> (So. Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction"
>> is returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I
>> find unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials
>> (front & back)?
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant
>> that put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I
>> flat tow it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
http://www.----------.com/differential.htm
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
http://www.----------.com/differential.htm
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
#16
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
http://www.----------.com/differential.htm
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
#17
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Re: Locker vs. LS Info?
http://www.----------.com/differential.htm
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
CD wrote:
>
> I have a stock 2000 Wrangler sport (i.e 4.0 engine, 3 speed auto, 3.08
> gearing, open dana 35 in back, dana 30 in front), with 31 inch BFG's.
>
> I want to do something about the poor traction for moderate off roading (So.
> Calif). Searches on "detroit lock", "Jeep locker", "Jeep traction" is
> returning me some info, but mostly sales oriented stuff. Where can I find
> unbiased pro/cons of the alternatives to these open differentials (front &
> back)?
>
> BTW - I'm not likely going to lift it or do anything more significant that
> put in some sort of differential locking, and maybe regear it. I flat tow
> it behind a motor home if that makes a difference.
>
> Cliff
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