Originally Posted by Tural

i've never driven with a rear locker on the highway, but wouldn't rear permanent locker do horrible in slippery surfaces like going into a curve in snow, ice or even rain.

Originally Posted by xjdirtbath

My 2500hd has a factory rear locker with thw tow package. While yes it does give you some scary moments if you are not prepared, you can more than compensate with a light foot and some carefull driving. And, when u get the hang of it their is nothing like hanging that *** end out around a corner with twin plumes of smoke pouring out the wheelwells!!!

Originally Posted by xjdirtbath

I've read a few posts with your problems regarding the aussie. While your experience does give me pause, it doesn't deter me. It seems that you are in the minority regarding your problems, which makes me think you had something else going on other than a bum locker. While yes the first one could have been a bad unit, the fact that you tried a complete new unit and came up with the same issues when others have had so much success with this locker. Just makes me think you had another issue that was solved with the full carrier detroit. I've searched pirat as well as some other forums on this locker and 99% of the feedback has been posative. While it is the cheap route to go (lunch box). I'm running 31's and do not need a top of the line setup. For 240 bucks and a quick simple install in my driveway I am more than willing to take the chance. Thanks for your comments but I think I'm gonna stick to my origional plan.

Originally Posted by Caish

My XJ has open diffs,
But, my Bronco has a Detroit Locker in the rear, it will go most places and never consider dropping it in the 4x4, or even Low Range, the benefits of have a 460 pulling you around.
I would to have a locker or a Limited Slip Diff in the rear of the XJ. To bad more people and Jeep didn't make it standard option.

Originally Posted by sgtskid

Sounds like a plan. I read tons and tons of reviews as well about the Aussie and that is why I decided to go with it too. Unfortunately, my experience was not that great. Hope it works out better for you. One thing I can say is I can install one and disassemble one blind folded I have done it so many times... ha ha.

Originally Posted by Tural

i've never driven with a rear locker on the highway, but wouldn't rear permanent locker do horrible in slippery surfaces like going into a curve in snow, ice or even rain.

Originally Posted by xjdirtbath

Im embarressed to admit that ive been driving and lightly wheeling this rig for 6 years and never checked.

Originally Posted by robertj

Haven't you changed your diff fluid in those 6 years? (If not, remind me not to buy a Jeep from you.) If you did and you didn't add a LSD additive you'll definately know if you have a TracLoc from the sound coming from the rear during tight turns.