Lunchbox locker - front or rear?

[hi_c]

I'm thinking about a locker. Question 6 on this webpage http://offroadlockers.com/faqs.html suggests that a front would be best, but I'm not sure. However, they make a good argument. Plus their front locker for D30 is $199.

Gimme your opinion.

C

 

[west747]

i would use it in the front simply because you need to be able to turn so it has to have the ablitlty to un-lock. weild or spool the back :lol: :lol:

 

[firemanharry]

I put a locker in my front end first since I had more work to do to the rear. My 2 piece axles gave out in my rear and I was dependant on my locked front rear to get me home. Several times on my way home I had to turn around and back through holes that I couldn't get through forwards. This convinced me that it's better to put your first locker in the rear. 8)

 

[redrooster]

It is better to lock the rear first whether it be by welding or a locker. You will be amazed at what you can do with one and blown away when you add the front one.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Lock the rear first, it's where the most traction is due to weight transfer. Try backing up a slick hill in 2wd, you won't get near as far as if you went up forward.