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Old 12-20-2011, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Gionet
front locker > wheels.

You can get used cragars for 100 - 150
If only there was a front differential to put that locker in.
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Its really a toss up but I said rims. you can get a limited slip rear end for 150 used and swap that in over 300 for a locker. and then you can sell the old rear diff and maybe end up spending less than a hundred.
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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
If only there was a front differential to put that locker in.

A locker doesn't work in the rear?
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whats the point in lifting and locking a 2wd?
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

Even though properly backspaced rims do provide function...

I would get a locker first. Way more beneficial...and fun!

I also added a poll for you.
Ya I'm thinking locker now. And thanks! What's a poll
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Old 12-20-2011, 08:22 PM
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Nvm. I see!!: D
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Originally Posted by LongArmXJ
whats the point in lifting and locking a 2wd?
I wanna have fun too. Wether it b mudding. Goin o the beach or makin it a Pre runner.
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yea def a locker then. you cannot go wrong having it locked!
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
A locker doesn't work in the rear?
Originally Posted by Gionet
front locker > wheels.

You can get used cragars for 100 - 150
Just making a funny since the XJ in discussion is 2WD.
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Originally Posted by LongArmXJ
whats the point in lifting and locking a 2wd?
In theory a locked 2wd truck has the same capability as an open diff 4wd.

Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
Just making a funny since the XJ in discussion is 2WD.
Good call!
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locker by far dude! thats the only thing im missing.. and its been a pain to save money without a job....
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Ya I'm pretty set on a locker at this point
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

In theory a locked 2wd truck has the same capability as an open diff 4wd.

Good call!
No way that is true what so ever!!!!
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710
No way that is true what so ever!!!!
yea a locked 2wd might actually be better lol
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I most certainly over looked the 2wd part.

use the money for a 4x4 swap.

Either way even in a 2wd, locker over wheels, peg leg sucks.
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