2024 Willys Locker Options

[GrayWolf.Overland]

Oh man! Thanks! These are exactly the solutions I was looking for. Plug and play, stock look, and all compatibility issues solved.

I'm definitely leaning towards an e-locker. A little worried about the reliability issues of the Eaton that I've seen online, but I can't tell if that's as big a deal as the internet makes it seem.

I found the Z-Automotive solution for a stock switch today, but that Lasfit panel looks like a great solution. Seeing as there are two seperate switches, would this allow you to run the front and rear lockers independently? It's not a deal breaker, but would definitely be a bonus.

The lasfit's default mode is to respect the canbus rules for lockers which means you can turn on front locker only in 4lo and when the rear is also on. Makes it super fool proof. But it also has an override mode, when you start the jeep with one of those buttons pressed when it boots up, then it behaves like a normal switch bank without canbus control - there you can turn on front locker on 4hi if need be.. its just a toggle switch at that point.

Check the lasfit product page, their manual covers that instruction

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[XL Lunchbox]

The lasfit's default mode is to respect the canbus rules for lockers which means you can turn on front locker only in 4lo and when the rear is also on. Makes it super fool proof. But it also has an override mode, when you start the jeep with one of those buttons pressed when it boots up, then it behaves like a normal switch bank without canbus control - there you can turn on front locker on 4hi if need be.. its just a toggle switch at that point.

Check the lasfit product page, their manual covers that instruction

Well, my mind is made up. That makes things super simple and clean.

Thanks again!

 

[THAW]

To me one of the drawbacks to the Rubicon is you can't just use the front locker by itself.

It's possible with a Tazer.

 

[DJBirdwell]

I believe the Willys comes with an electronic locker in the rear. Personally I think if I were planning to use the jeep on such hardcore trails that I need a front locker, I would probably buy a Rubicon instead of a Willys. Retrofitting an OEM e-locker to the front would be a giant pain in the butt and might have issues like the poster above me said. I would probably install an air locker because it's cheaper and easier, and arguably better, but then you'll have this wonky combination of a rear e-locker with full integration in the computer, and a front locker that runs on a totally different system with a different switch and no computer integration.

So again, if your plan from the get go is to get a Willys and convert it into a Rubicon, you might as well just start with a Rubicon and save yourself the headache. I'm not sure about the 2024's, but historically the Rubicon adds a lot more than just a front locker and electronic swaybar disconnect above the Willys trim, in most model years it also adds upgraded axle(s), upgraded transfer case, and maybe the gear ratio, which for $6000 is worth it if you're planning on doing some hardcore crawling. For light offroading it's all unnecessary, but since you're asking about front lockers I assume you plan to do some hardcore stuff.

I'd have to strongly disagree. The 24 Willy's is a great option. Lil cheaper and all the goodies. And if your going to do "hardcore trails" you'd buy bone stock based model and build it. You'd have to upgrade the Rubicon anyways. Built not bought

I believe the Willys comes with an electronic locker in the rear. Personally I think if I were planning to use the jeep on such hardcore trails that I need a front locker, I would probably buy a Rubicon instead of a Willys. Retrofitting an OEM e-locker to the front would be a giant pain in the butt and might have issues like the poster above me said. I would probably install an air locker because it's cheaper and easier, and arguably better, but then you'll have this wonky combination of a rear e-locker with full integration in the computer, and a front locker that runs on a totally different system with a different switch and no computer integration.

So again, if your plan from the get go is to get a Willys and convert it into a Rubicon, you might as well just start with a Rubicon and save yourself the headache. I'm not sure about the 2024's, but historically the Rubicon adds a lot more than just a front locker and electronic swaybar disconnect above the Willys trim, in most model years it also adds upgraded axle(s), upgraded transfer case, and maybe the gear ratio, which for $6000 is worth it if you're planning on doing some hardcore crawling. For light offroading it's all unnecessary, but since you're asking about front lockers I assume you plan to do some hardcore stuff.

I strongly disagree bud. Do your homework first. The 24 Willy's is a great option. If you're going to do your so called "hardcore trails" you'd go with a bottom of the line base model and build it up. Over a Rubicon any day. You'd have to upgrade the Rubicon also.

I believe the Willys comes with an electronic locker in the rear. Personally I think if I were planning to use the jeep on such hardcore trails that I need a front locker, I would probably buy a Rubicon instead of a Willys. Retrofitting an OEM e-locker to the front would be a giant pain in the butt and might have issues like the poster above me said. I would probably install an air locker because it's cheaper and easier, and arguably better, but then you'll have this wonky combination of a rear e-locker with full integration in the computer, and a front locker that runs on a totally different system with a different switch and no computer integration.

So again, if your plan from the get go is to get a Willys and convert it into a Rubicon, you might as well just start with a Rubicon and save yourself the headache. I'm not sure about the 2024's, but historically the Rubicon adds a lot more than just a front locker and electronic swaybar disconnect above the Willys trim, in most model years it also adds upgraded axle(s), upgraded transfer case, and maybe the gear ratio, which for $6000 is worth it if you're planning on doing some hardcore crawling. For light offroading it's all unnecessary, but since you're asking about front lockers I assume you plan to do some hardcore stuff.

I strongly disagree bud. Do your homework first.

 

[4xeli]

Well, my mind is made up. That makes things super simple and clean.

Thanks again!

@XL Lunchbox What did you end up going with? I have a '24 Willys and I'm thinking about a front locker. I've already got onboard air and a Tazer/Auxziliary so it's sort of all the same for me, setup-wise.

 

[Jeep Junkie]

I have Eaton eLocker and it is awesome.

 

[ArmyRN]

Another option is a TrueTrac up front. It's always on. No switches, air lines, nothing. My 23 Willys XR came with a clutch type limited slip rear, open front. I put TrueTracs front and rear. And a Mopar FAD delete, and Tazer to make the Jeep forget the FAD was ever there.

 

[PotterJLUR]

Another option is a TrueTrac up front. It's always on. No switches, air lines, nothing. My 23 Willys XR came with a clutch type limited slip rear, open front. I put TrueTracs front and rear. And a Mopar FAD delete, and Tazer to make the Jeep forget the FAD was ever there.

I was always very disappointed with my truetrac in the front of 2005 LJ. It just never seemed to do anything and acted like an open diff. I wonder if mine was a bad unit, it would be interesting to see one actually work.

 

[grimmjeeper]

I was always very disappointed with my truetrac in the front of 2005 LJ. It just never seemed to do anything and acted like an open diff. I wonder if mine was a bad unit, it would be interesting to see one actually work.

The front Truetracs have lower torque bias to make them easier to drive on the street.

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