Spartan locker for Dana 30?
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Spartan locker for Dana 30?
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What have you in the rear diff?
FWIW: I run D/L's front and rear.
Correct-Can't work if hubs unlocked.
LG
FWIW: I run D/L's front and rear.
Correct-Can't work if hubs unlocked.
LG
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open in the rear for now, i want a selectable for the rear. was thinking lunchbox would be good for front since it will only work with hubs locked...so in that sense it kinda is a selectable locker...kinda sorta
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I assume its detroit lockers
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Yes-Detroit Lockers(D/L), front and rear diffs.
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i have a lunch box in the front ive run that for years now with no issues the rear im going to get a posi. i know its not a true locker but since my jeep is on road as much if not more than off the posi is better suited for that plus the slight slippage i get between disk engagements off road isnt enough for me to notice. the strictly off road rig im building will have selectibles front and rear.
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LSD is a very good choice for 'snow-country', on or off road.
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so all and all, if I go with the brand Sparten from USA gear. i wouldn't be making a mistake?
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I can agree that living in snow country an lsd to be a good choice, but would have to suggest a quality unit at least. I had a Powerloc once and it just didn't cut it, so I went with a switchable locker for big bucks. From what I have read New Mexico has some awsome wheeling areas.
Edit: BusaDave wrote an article a while back that might be of some help:https://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f105/lockers-limited-slip-differentials-12434/
Edit: BusaDave wrote an article a while back that might be of some help:https://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f105/lockers-limited-slip-differentials-12434/
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With the Sparten-You depend(pray)the stock carrier can hold up.
With a Detroit Locker, you will never need to worry.
LG
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Ok Lumpy you almost got me convinced to go with the D/L. i dont like breaking stuff on the ol' jeep and ive had others tell me a lsd is more "gentle" on components. what about the set up or install should i say?
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Gear pattern and backlash check will be the same for any new carrier.
If you have not done R&P work-Get a pro to do, it and watch what he does.
I say that as someone who has 50+ yrs experience setting up R&P's.
Would also be a good time to replace the front axle U-joints and axle seals.
Still-I'd do the rearend, before the front.
A D/L in the back end does takes a bit to get use to.
LG
If you have not done R&P work-Get a pro to do, it and watch what he does.
I say that as someone who has 50+ yrs experience setting up R&P's.
Would also be a good time to replace the front axle U-joints and axle seals.
Still-I'd do the rearend, before the front.
A D/L in the back end does takes a bit to get use to.
LG
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And if you go this rout stay off snow covered streets or you will find your back end wanting to pass the front end.
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I'm a bit late to the party on this thread, so I apologize. But you might consider a Truetrac. Shares the benefits of an LSD with the true locking of a typical locker, but with out the noise or unpredictability of some other offerings.