I put one in because I often explore solo, so I want to make sure I don’t get stuck. It’s a last resort. I also like to modify my own vehicles so it took very little effort to convince myself. You should be aware that Ifs is subject to many failure points( ball joints, tie-rods, cv axles) and the d30a is weak and using a locker will put more stress everywhere. That being said, if you don’t wanna break things, stay on pavement.I just found this locker for sale at arb for jeep liberty, this should be something that works for the liberty, but is it fine to have a fully locking differential for the front differential? Or is it something I should avoid doing due to how the front end is constructed(strength issues)
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Depends. I would say auto lockers like a lockright or spartan are more likely to shock-load and cause damage. Something with smoother or controllable engagement should be less likely to cause harm. I ran a No-Slip for this reason. Didn't harm anything in the 3 yrs or so that I ran it.
yeah, theoretically the front end would be locked the least as well as locked/unlocked at a full stop, I'm just making sure it won't damage anything while locked.
duderz7
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The damage usually happens when you get a front wheel off the ground spinning at high rpm and then suddenly coming down and getting traction or when the differential moves power from one wheel to the other quickly under power such as high rpm through mud or snow. If driven responsibly you should be able to avoid these or negate these scenarios with a locker or limited slip.
I fear you can't "make sure".
Mine (No-Slip) didn't damage anything in the time I ran it.
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