Locker

dju91001 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-01-2006, 04:50 PM

I want to put an auto locker in my cj7 with a amc20 rear end. I looked at the powertrax locker, but i was told it wouldnt work in this rearend since it has one piece axles, and the factory trac lock (limited slip). Will a detroit work? I dont have the expense to go with an ARB or Ox. Any words of wisdom? Thanks

Bounty__Hunter · #2 (**permalink**) 01-01-2006, 08:28 PM

It's likely the powetrax (lockright, isn't it?) won't work because it installs in an open diff, not a limited slip. It shouldn't have anything to do with the aftermarket 1-piece axles. Find an open carrier for that ratio and axle and you can use a Lockright or EZlocker or Aussie or NoSlip or other lunchbox locker.

A full detroit would work, but they're expensive. I'd go with an open carrier and lunchbox locker. It's good you've already upgraded the shafts.

dju91001 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2006, 04:26 AM

What about a spool? I drive it on the pavement. Would it hurt? or would it just eat up tires more?

LBR · #4 (**permalink**) 01-07-2006, 01:43 PM

I would not recommend a spool with a lot of driving on asphalt. With meaty tires and the Jeep's sharp turning radius, you should have a bit of forgiveness when turning tightly. Eating up tires would be a secondary concern of mine in your case. The stress on the internals in a dry parking lot and in a tight turn would be weighing heavily on my mind every time I made such a turn. We have a spooled street vehicle and it is fine for an occasional driver, but tight turns in parking lots are avoided...especially with brittle racing axles (which you don't have). LBR

Bounty__Hunter · #5 (**permalink**) 01-07-2006, 02:57 PM

I run my YJ welded front and rear (basically spools), the rear isn't too bad on the street. Extra tire wear is minor.