DadJokes
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The wiring was run from the actuator pictured, across and above the tank, jumping to the passenger frame rail in front of the tank, up to and through the firewall into the cab, and over to the drivers side footwell where he tapped into key on power. I opted to keep the switch placement simple and reversible in case I changed my mind later and put it just behind the OBD port where I can still reach it and see the light.
I just drove it home but I did engage it in the parking lot. I turned it back off and it seemed to want to stay engaged until I left the shop/old gas station parking lot... so not long at all. Drives like it did before.
So I guess I’m the first to do this locker on a JL. Then I went 32 spline from 29 with this locking differential as well.
Overall I spent about 1650 on parts and $2,581 total with labor keeping the stock gears because I don’t plan on going past 34’s. I’m happy with the capability it should have now and parts are mostly stock and readily available.
I think my next thing to look at is protecting that rear diff plug.
Edit: I ended up going with 4.56 gears the following July. They’re 34’s but I still mostly lost 8th gear and wanted it back and wanted more performance overall.
I just drove it home but I did engage it in the parking lot. I turned it back off and it seemed to want to stay engaged until I left the shop/old gas station parking lot... so not long at all. Drives like it did before.
So I guess I’m the first to do this locker on a JL. Then I went 32 spline from 29 with this locking differential as well.
Overall I spent about 1650 on parts and $2,581 total with labor keeping the stock gears because I don’t plan on going past 34’s. I’m happy with the capability it should have now and parts are mostly stock and readily available.
I think my next thing to look at is protecting that rear diff plug.
Edit: I ended up going with 4.56 gears the following July. They’re 34’s but I still mostly lost 8th gear and wanted it back and wanted more performance overall.
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