dave

Kevin.
I do have the switch that is labeled trac lock.. and there are multiple
settings for that but I was told there were also "lockers" are these
manually set then ?

...and in no way will ever think just because I have a Rubi I am a "trail
god" now. (haha) I do intend on starting out on basic level trails and
working my way up. I don't think I will ever want to climb rocks but
everything else will be cool. This is my first Jeep but not my first
offroading experience.

I will try and find a club locally..

thx!
dave

"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or Posi
> traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a group
or
> club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> KH
>
> "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > probably not closely enough.
> >
> > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> Rubi..
> >
> > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> >
> > 1. what are lockers ?
> > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> >
> > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
reading
> > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> >
> > davez
> >
> >
>
>

dave

Kevin.
I do have the switch that is labeled trac lock.. and there are multiple
settings for that but I was told there were also "lockers" are these
manually set then ?

...and in no way will ever think just because I have a Rubi I am a "trail
god" now. (haha) I do intend on starting out on basic level trails and
working my way up. I don't think I will ever want to climb rocks but
everything else will be cool. This is my first Jeep but not my first
offroading experience.

I will try and find a club locally..

thx!
dave

"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or Posi
> traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a group
or
> club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> KH
>
> "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > probably not closely enough.
> >
> > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> Rubi..
> >
> > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> >
> > 1. what are lockers ?
> > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> >
> > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
reading
> > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> >
> > davez
> >
> >
>
>

dave

Kevin.
I do have the switch that is labeled trac lock.. and there are multiple
settings for that but I was told there were also "lockers" are these
manually set then ?

...and in no way will ever think just because I have a Rubi I am a "trail
god" now. (haha) I do intend on starting out on basic level trails and
working my way up. I don't think I will ever want to climb rocks but
everything else will be cool. This is my first Jeep but not my first
offroading experience.

I will try and find a club locally..

thx!
dave

"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or Posi
> traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a group
or
> club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> KH
>
> "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > probably not closely enough.
> >
> > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> Rubi..
> >
> > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> >
> > 1. what are lockers ?
> > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> >
> > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
reading
> > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> >
> > davez
> >
> >
>
>

Mike Romain

A rear locker is also called a 'low side finder' because on
snow/slippery roads, both tires slip and lose forward traction, so
gravity takes over. With an open diff, one wheel is tracking and the
other is pushing, so you don't slide sideways so fast.

A front locker is a good way to drive in a straight line on a
snow/slippery road. No matter that you really 'want' to turn, it don't
care, it will keep you going straight.

When you turn, one wheel has to move faster than the other so when
locked, both wheels scuff and ride on top of the snow. It will act like
the front brakes are locked as far as steering goes.

For that matter, regular 4x4 and open diffs can do that. One front tire
still has to scuff, because the fronts and rears are locked together.
This makes for severe under steer in slush or ice.

In the winter when I use 4x4 and get those conditions, I drop to 2 wheel
drive at intersections to turn, then just shift back to 4 high once
around the turn.

You can shift in and out of 4 high at any legal speed. I just treat it
like any other shift. See snow coming, hit 4x4, come back to dry and go
back to 2.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Fletcher wrote:
>
> I second what Kevin said, see if you can get with a club and ask for a easy
> or beginners trail ride, and go with some others. But to try to answer your
> questions, a locker will "lock" your left and right tires together so both
> will always be turning and both will always be getting power. Works great
> for additional traction ( for many reason ) however when it is time to turn
> a even a little you will find your vehicle will drive very different to what
> you are use to.
>
> "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > probably not closely enough.
> >
> > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> Rubi..
> >
> > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> >
> > 1. what are lockers ?
> > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> >
> > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember reading
> > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> >
> > davez
> >
> >

Mike Romain

A rear locker is also called a 'low side finder' because on
snow/slippery roads, both tires slip and lose forward traction, so
gravity takes over. With an open diff, one wheel is tracking and the
other is pushing, so you don't slide sideways so fast.

A front locker is a good way to drive in a straight line on a
snow/slippery road. No matter that you really 'want' to turn, it don't
care, it will keep you going straight.

When you turn, one wheel has to move faster than the other so when
locked, both wheels scuff and ride on top of the snow. It will act like
the front brakes are locked as far as steering goes.

For that matter, regular 4x4 and open diffs can do that. One front tire
still has to scuff, because the fronts and rears are locked together.
This makes for severe under steer in slush or ice.

In the winter when I use 4x4 and get those conditions, I drop to 2 wheel
drive at intersections to turn, then just shift back to 4 high once
around the turn.

You can shift in and out of 4 high at any legal speed. I just treat it
like any other shift. See snow coming, hit 4x4, come back to dry and go
back to 2.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Fletcher wrote:
>
> I second what Kevin said, see if you can get with a club and ask for a easy
> or beginners trail ride, and go with some others. But to try to answer your
> questions, a locker will "lock" your left and right tires together so both
> will always be turning and both will always be getting power. Works great
> for additional traction ( for many reason ) however when it is time to turn
> a even a little you will find your vehicle will drive very different to what
> you are use to.
>
> "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > probably not closely enough.
> >
> > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> Rubi..
> >
> > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> >
> > 1. what are lockers ?
> > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> >
> > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember reading
> > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> >
> > davez
> >
> >

Mike Romain

A rear locker is also called a 'low side finder' because on
snow/slippery roads, both tires slip and lose forward traction, so
gravity takes over. With an open diff, one wheel is tracking and the
other is pushing, so you don't slide sideways so fast.

A front locker is a good way to drive in a straight line on a
snow/slippery road. No matter that you really 'want' to turn, it don't
care, it will keep you going straight.

When you turn, one wheel has to move faster than the other so when
locked, both wheels scuff and ride on top of the snow. It will act like
the front brakes are locked as far as steering goes.

For that matter, regular 4x4 and open diffs can do that. One front tire
still has to scuff, because the fronts and rears are locked together.
This makes for severe under steer in slush or ice.

In the winter when I use 4x4 and get those conditions, I drop to 2 wheel
drive at intersections to turn, then just shift back to 4 high once
around the turn.

You can shift in and out of 4 high at any legal speed. I just treat it
like any other shift. See snow coming, hit 4x4, come back to dry and go
back to 2.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Fletcher wrote:
>
> I second what Kevin said, see if you can get with a club and ask for a easy
> or beginners trail ride, and go with some others. But to try to answer your
> questions, a locker will "lock" your left and right tires together so both
> will always be turning and both will always be getting power. Works great
> for additional traction ( for many reason ) however when it is time to turn
> a even a little you will find your vehicle will drive very different to what
> you are use to.
>
> "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > probably not closely enough.
> >
> > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> Rubi..
> >
> > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> >
> > 1. what are lockers ?
> > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> >
> > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember reading
> > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> >
> > davez
> >
> >

TJim

Or 4 wheel drive, for that matter. You will break things and they will be
expensive things. This is a bad thing. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:eKynb.4193$5H2.38776852@news-text.cableinet.net...
> To make it very clear - DO NOT DRIVE WITH THEM ENGAGED ON TARMAC !
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> : The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or
Posi
> : traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> : turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a
group
> or
> : club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> : KH
> :
> : "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> : news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> : > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> : > probably not closely enough.
> : >
> : > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> : Rubi..
> : >
> : > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> : >
> : > 1. what are lockers ?
> : > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> : >
> : > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
> reading
> : > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> : >
> : > davez
> : >
> : >
> :
> :
>
>

TJim

Or 4 wheel drive, for that matter. You will break things and they will be
expensive things. This is a bad thing. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:eKynb.4193$5H2.38776852@news-text.cableinet.net...
> To make it very clear - DO NOT DRIVE WITH THEM ENGAGED ON TARMAC !
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> : The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or
Posi
> : traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> : turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a
group
> or
> : club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> : KH
> :
> : "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> : news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> : > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> : > probably not closely enough.
> : >
> : > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> : Rubi..
> : >
> : > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> : >
> : > 1. what are lockers ?
> : > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> : >
> : > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
> reading
> : > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> : >
> : > davez
> : >
> : >
> :
> :
>
>

TJim

Or 4 wheel drive, for that matter. You will break things and they will be
expensive things. This is a bad thing. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:eKynb.4193$5H2.38776852@news-text.cableinet.net...
> To make it very clear - DO NOT DRIVE WITH THEM ENGAGED ON TARMAC !
>
> --
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> : The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or
Posi
> : traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> : turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a
group
> or
> : club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> : KH
> :
> : "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> : news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> : > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> : > probably not closely enough.
> : >
> : > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> : Rubi..
> : >
> : > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> : >
> : > 1. what are lockers ?
> : > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> : >
> : > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
> reading
> : > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> : >
> : > davez
> : >
> : >
> :
> :
>
>

TJim

Dave, learn to use your vehicle without the lockers for a while. You will
learn the advantages and disadvantages of lockers (yes, there are
disadvantages in some conditions). Get hooked up with a club that is family
oriented and tolerant of new guys (some aren't). Have fun and don't sweat
the little stuff. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
news:1Zynb.260854$oO4.2808324@news.easynews.com...
> Kevin.
> I do have the switch that is labeled trac lock.. and there are multiple
> settings for that but I was told there were also "lockers" are these
> manually set then ?
>
> ..and in no way will ever think just because I have a Rubi I am a "trail
> god" now. (haha) I do intend on starting out on basic level trails and
> working my way up. I don't think I will ever want to climb rocks but
> everything else will be cool. This is my first Jeep but not my first
> offroading experience.
>
> I will try and find a club locally..
>
> thx!
> dave
>
> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2uynb.122357$gv5.33301@fed1read05...
> > The lockers are for off road use. If you know what limited slip is or
Posi
> > traction then you will figure out what lockers are. Your lockers can be
> > turned off and on. Do you plan on taking this Rubi off road? Join a
group
> or
> > club so you can learn from some experienced people. Dont try it alone.
> > KH
> >
> > "dave" <dzins@dor.state.wi.usMYUGLYSISTER> wrote in message
> > news:4qynb.3829201$Bf5.520739@news.easynews.com...
> > > I am still getting used to my Rubi. I have read the manual, although
> > > probably not closely enough.
> > >
> > > A few other Rubi owners have mentioned the lockers that come with the
> > Rubi..
> > >
> > > could you pleaseh help a newbie by answering a few questions ? ...
> > >
> > > 1. what are lockers ?
> > > 2. how are they set on my Rubi
> > >
> > > I will reread my manual when I have a chance but I don't remember
> reading
> > > anything about "lockers" and how to set them..
> > >
> > > davez
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>