OK I've posted this a few places and I'm getting differing opinions.

Please hold off on the "lock both" responses.

I was talking to someone on Sunday and he mentioned that he put his one locker in front on his Toy. Aussie Locker's web-site also says that it is most beneficial traction-wise to put their locker up front instead of the rear if you only have one locker.

What do you guys think? Steering issues aside where's the better place for a single locker; front or rear?

Tks,

Warren

 

Lock the rear. I had a friend that had his taco locked only in the front and he broke cv's all the time. My vote is for the rear.

 

He's solid axle.

 

Rear...there is more weight in the front so both front tires are usually on the ground more than both rears. Thus, a rear locker would help more.

 

thanks guys. Yep I'm solid axle.

But what about the weight transfer when climbing? The argument goes that when most of the weight is transferred to the rear traction up front becomes more of an issue/necessity and a front locker would then aid in 'pulling' you up.

Regards,

Warren

 

With what? If there's not enough traction for an open diff what makes you think a locker in front is going to help any? There will be very little weight on the front end, and both wheels will spin along with one of the rears. Definitely more usefull in the rear when climbing.


Or you could just lock both...

 

Lock the rear. Period.

Weight transfer climbing makes it logical.

Stronger components.

Steering, as in do you like it?

Will it be an auto locker or a manual? Do you use 4wd on the street?

Lock the rear or lock both.

 

I vote rear locker-

You'll be able to go more places in both 2X4 and 4X4 with a rear locker. Having the rear locked gives you almost as much traction in 2X4 as an open rig has in 4X4.

 

It depends on the type of wheeling that you do. Rear lockers are well suited for loose steep climbs, front lockers are better suited for rock climbing. Either will help in "general trail" wheeling.

There's a good discussion on this very topic here. Might be worth your reading. FWIW... the discussion is among a mostly rockcrawling group.

 

Thanks for the input guys! and Jackson thanks for the link.

Warren

 

Lock the front and drive backwards.

 

Lock the side and drive around in circles....

 

How about I just lock the doors and don't drive it at all.

 

That's fine, just make sure you give one of us the keys on your way out.

 

yep, that's about right...