Lockers

[entropy]

Does your F A D front axle disconnect? Just watched there video an it was a 2018 and i don't think 2018s had that.

They all have FAD. The FAD is the reason why you cant feel it at all on 2WD.

2018 had two models JL and JK. Idk if the JK had FAD or not but I think it didnt. The 2018 JL has FAD. All JLs have FAD.

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[word302]

Does your F A D front axle disconnect? Just watched there video an it was a 2018 and i don't think 2018s had that.

There are 2018 JKs and 2018 JLs. All JLs have a FAD.

 

[word302]

They all have FAD. The FAD is the reason why you cant feel it at all on 2WD.

2018 had two models JL and JK. Idk if the JK had FAD or not but I think it didnt. The 2018 JL has FAD. All JLs have FAD.

I’m too slow.

 

[entropy]

Just did a quick check for a Rubicon front, quite a few on there but not a single one for under $3200
You can get new crates for that price.

Yeah it is not that easy. Rnow the best option for new rubi axles are crates. At that point id just get axles that are even better than the stock rubi. Damaged rubi axles are not that uncommon either if you push your jeep with lockers and big tires. But you can build a d44 rubicon axle. A d30 i wouldnt put the money on it.

I already got my moneys worth from my torq locker on my d30. Happy with it. If something breaks ill just upgrade the axle and happy i didnt put any more money into it. Throwing the torq locker was a 4hr job on my driveway and cost me $400 for the locker.

For most people the d30 with a locker is fine. Itll take you many places, moderate and trails tough enough you need lockers. But for those wanting to seriously push their jeeps I lean towards trading for a Rubi and building that or getting some serious locked axles on your sport.

 

[swampflyer]

Correct me if I'm wrong! there currently are no lockers available where you can use the factory switches. I've been toying with the idea of changing front and rear electric lockers and maybe up grade the axles including yokes etc. from aluminum to steel(iron). Mostly on road with weekend moderate off roading. Currently have steer smarts set up and like it. I know I don't have to do it but as usual jeepers like to mod.

 

[falcon241073]

Correct me if I'm wrong! there currently are no lockers available where you can use the factory switches. I've been toying with the idea of changing front and rear electric lockers and maybe up grade the axles including yokes etc. from aluminum to steel(iron). Mostly on road with weekend moderate off roading. Currently have steer smarts set up and like it. I know I don't have to do it but as usual jeepers like to mod.

If your talking about using the factory rubicon locker switches in the cab to operate aftermarket lockers like Eaton or arb then you can use this

https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_lkr_ctlr/

 

[JeepFiend]

Theres no hard and fast rule on tire size to locker ratio. I have 35's and a front locker on the m186 (and 5.13 gears). It really REALLY depends on how you drive it, and where.

yep, I ran 35" super swampers SSRs (a pretty heavy tire) on steelies on my YJ d30 with a lockrite for years. Never had an issue. Also ran 33's with a d30 in my XJ, also locked, and bounced that thing over rocks and up sand hills, broke the ears on the passenger side axle once, but that's the only issue I ever had. The m186 is supposed to be noticeably stronger than both of those axles.

 

[JeepFiend]

They all have FAD. The FAD is the reason why you cant feel it at all on 2WD.

My XJ had solid axles up front and the lockrite was still pretty unnoticeable. You could hear it click when making really tight turns, but other than that, you'd never know it was there.

 

[swampflyer]

If your talking about using the factory rubicon locker switches in the cab to operate aftermarket lockers like Eaton or arb then you can use this

https://www.zautomotive.com/product/z_lkr_ctlr/

thanks for the info. very helpful.

 

[Odyssey USA]

The M186 AND the M200 are stronger than the previous JK generation axles.

When the JL came out there was a Spicer digital pamphlet (Google Spicer Advantek and you’ll likely find that info and more) going around and that’s what I used to decide to OX lock and do an axle upgrade to 32 spline with my OX 32 spline locking diff. I also have standard width M220 Yukon forged axles. Seals are the same, no other changes. As to the front, I felt a rear locker would give me everything I needed and do better than a locked 4Runner/Tacoma due to tire contact with articulation…so I just went with RCV’s for the M186. I chose to go with dead nuts reliability and better turning in 4wd instead of a selectable locker up front. Oh and axle tubes are the same as a Rubicon.

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