Im not endorsing this particular site, it has the part numbers and you can purchase thru your dealer or whoever you see fit
I went ahead and ordered it with the mindset I’m willing to take a total loss on it if it’s not any good. My concerns are safety, function, and durability. Being able to keep the stock sway driving characteristics is a plus if this product holds up.
Coming from a long muscle car and modern performance car background, unless that preload is high or the frictions are chattering when you turn, you’re likely that that differential will need spin to start to lock up. Those were a pain because... they were essentially lockers in the turns and tires would chatter. A LSD is better than an open but it’s more of a gentle nudge unless something is broken. As they wear, which can be quickly, they become less effective at what they were able to do.
I traded for my Jeep for economic reasons at the time. I sure wish I could have purchased a Rubicon but even though I can go get one now, it doesn’t make sense to take the loss. I’d definitely recommend to start out with a Rubicon.
Pretty much what I've done.
Good call! Remember, there are other non mechanical upgrades too. I got a hard trunk cover, a mesh bikini top, a tailgate table etc as well.
As long as you understand the modifications you will need to make, go for it. Don't be the guy who posts about regretting his purchase. Those posts are just sad.
Are those black sidewalls on the other side?Had a TJ Rubicon (first year) Now have a JL Sport. I ve gone the same places with both.
Do some time with your JL off road and you will see what it can do.
Brake Limited Diff function works in all modes 2wd, 4H, 4L. You will see what it can do as it works very well. The only thing you want to be mindful of is when you can't move/are spinning........
keep a little throttle applied and give it a few seconds to engage the brake on the spinning tire(s).
Don't mash the gas...........as when it starts to transfer power to the tire(s) with traction it can launch you. BLD works very well. You'll probably be all set with just adding a sway bar disconnect that will help keep your tires on the ground in rough terrain.
I have been amazed with the JL Sport capabilities and very confident with the same after getting used to how the BLD function works. I don't have a sway bar disconnect either.
2" spacers, better/longer shocks and 295/70/17 (33's) is all I did.
Yes I believe so........I like them too, ride nice, not to noisy, and don't sling rocks.
Are those black sidewalls on the other side?
In my opinion, the E-lockers that come with the Rubicon are fantastic. Fully open diff until you hit the button. If I had a sport, I would seriously consider finding Rubicon take-off axles. You get the wider axle, it moves the tires to the edge of the fenders which I think improves the look and Electric lockers. You can buy a harness that allows you to trigger the lockers with a simple switch/switchpod. You also get 4.10 gears and the axles are Advantek M210 and M210. A quick search will likely find them within a few hours drive. Often, shops haved swapped in Ultimate Dana, Dynatrac, other larger axles. Price will be very close to the cost of upgrading the sport axels and you get stronger parts.
