JEEP 4X4 HILLCLIMB LOCKERS VS NON LOCKERS

[TheConnoe]

Lockers and the tj would have done it

[13jstockton]

4x4-jeeps.blogspot.com

[2012jkunlimited1]

the longer wheelbase on the XJ made it easier if the TJ had a longer wheelbase it would have no problem clearing that. but nice Jeeps!

[MrINVADER727]

what are the mods on the cherokee



[windrivercountrykid]

@MrINVADER727 Detroits,gears,coil lift,and body lift.

[mrpaperchase71]

what kind of tires are those

[windrivercountrykid]

@mrpaperchase71 TJ tires are35x12.5 MT and the Cherokee tires are 34x9.5 Super Swampers

[staytruestayfit]

if the wrangler had a posi rear he would have been fine

[grimandfrostbiten515]

thats a good lookin xj. looks and sounds like mine. except mines grabber green on top

[kx85kid12]

What's done to the XJ

[wolfkim100]

@harmonize209 those are super swamper tsl narrows. those are prolly 33x9.5's or something. they are amazing offroad but are not used much cuzz onroad theyre terrible and most people would use iroks or boggers instead for trail only rigs.

[lakiask8ter660]

where do u get arb air lockers? or any lockers that lock all 4wheels at?

[tuk2332]

i thought 4 low did this whats the difference between 4high and 4 low

[Bluesypunkrocker1]

@tuk2332 low has a lower gear ratio (numerically higher) then high range. so it gives you more rpms at lower speeds increasing the amount of torque to the wheels....

[harmonize209]

what size tire you running on that cherokee? Look pretty skinny.

[CentralVisionStudios]

i think this video is more about how much better XJs are :D

[l337pwnage]

Pro-Tip: Brake Modulation. ^_^

[apintonut]

ok should have aired down and power brake some of the Subaru people run turning brake instead of locker so that they can lock a wheel that is spinning this it kinda cool cheap way to go about 100$ for all for independent brakes two handles for the back cables and a single turning brake hydrolic handle for the front

[hollins43]

ok, no one laugh, wht are lockers?!

[fredneck4x4]

@hollins43 take a look at the black jeep when it trying to pass that small gully. You notice that only one front tire and one rear tire are pulling/turning that is a open differential. Not a true 4 wheel drive. Lockers fit inside the differential and lock/tie the axle shafts to make both tires turn as one unit. All four tires turn at the same time equals more traction. True 4wheel drive. All front ends are open no traction aid from the factory. Ford had a option for limted slip in front yearsago

[l337pwnage]

@hollins43 they're basically training wheels for off-roaders. :)

[righteousdude80]

Yeah - love to see a well put together rig! I'd go with lockers over a lift any day! I recently bought an FJ Cruiser and the stock ELocker in the rear and the ATRAC front is suprising amazing. Almost on part with my TJs ARB Air's. Guess car manufacturers are getting a clue...

[wldeanml]

air down!!!!!!!

[badmunkie513]

Is that still a D30? if so you upgraded axles? or still run stockers?

[bmxanrchy127]

what kind of exhuast in the cherokee?

[windrivercountrykid]

@bmxanrchy127 Sorry,I asked the other day and he said it was scabed together by someone else---It does have headers though

[bigburton4]

that wrangler is SOFT i got 31s and no lockers on my cherokee and that looked easy compared to the stuff we do in colorado

[jeepdrummer1]

what kind of exhaust is on that XJ?

[jeepdrummer1]

what kind of exhaust is on that XJ?

[vampfiend687]

that is one sexy cherokee, kinda makes me miss mine.

[bigd25401]

what tire setup is on the cherokee??

[MUDDBOGGER18]

nice guys my old roomie has the stock versio of the first jeep

[startreklovr69]

that thing sounds so mean, did you just take the muffler off?

[TimJ408]

Diggin the tires! What size are they?

[erikabash]

WHAT SIZE TIRES ON THE XJ

[freemanator2011]

how did you get that XJ to sound sooooo good?!?!

[Mitchumthegreat]

Not saying this video is the case but I love how some people will spent thousands on lift and tires to only neglect lockers! nothing will help your traction and off-road performance more then all 4 wheels spinning!

The first two things any wheeler should get for their rig are:

1. lockers (even if u don't have alot to spent the lunchbox style locker is very affordable, $500 to lock both ends)

2. A winch or at the very least a hi-lift, nothing worse then gettin stuck for hours

[windrivercountrykid]

I have since put electric lockers in the front with limited slip .Also my back have limited slip with no lockers.I find I hardly need the electric lockers with limited slip all the way around .I'm sure I will find a time to use the lockers soon Thanks for the comment.456 gears was the biggest improvement after the high clearance tires were installed.

[PirateJeep]

@Mitchumthegreat I'm sorry but I have to disagree, #1 skid plates and rocker protection!!!

#2 putting a lunchbox locker in a d30/d35 is just silly, yes it may only cost $500. for the front and rear but someone with no mechanical experience will prolly shovel out another $500. the first time they break an axle and with a d35/d30 combo they WILL break axles!!!

Good tires and the knowing how much difference there is between airing down and not airing down. (it is like night and day)

Cheers!

Jeff

[Mitchumthegreat]

@PirateJeep I would still have to agree with my statement and let me clarify, Jeff. At least in the area I wheel @ which is a lot of deep mud and steep hills, nothing more has helped me then the automatic lockers I have in my front and rear, which is a Dana 30 and a 44 not that garbage 35 :) have been a god sent as far as traction is concerned, I would rather crappy tires and all fours spinning then only 2 grabbing where there is the least amount of traction.

[PirateJeep]

@Mitchumthegreat I respect what you are saying and will leave it at that before a ten year debate on lockers is started...lol

My wife has an '04 TJ and we locked her d35 and second run broke her axle...I decided right away that we would NOT put a locker back in the d35 (you are better off welding a d35 than locking it) and we picked her up a d44 from a Rubi w/ the air locker and it is sweet...for the front we went with a Detroit TrueTrac.

Cheers and happy trails!!

Jeff

[Mitchumthegreat]

@PirateJeep Cheers Jeff, at the end of the day it all falls under personal experiences we have had. But we all know these are just big boy toys that eventually break no matter the care and money we put in to them. Happy wheelin :)

[Mitchumthegreat]

@PirateJeep I have had my automatic lockers in for almost 2 years(Aussie) and have had no axle failure. I also am not light on the gas at all times. Ofcourse the jeep takes on slightly different characteristics with an auto locker on either end but once you get used to it, and it is not difficult to, then driving is just as enjoyable as before. Again these are just my opinions inmy experience not trying to prove you wrong or anything Jeff as we all know youare very knowledgeable and experienced.

[SkiDooFan9]

@Mitchumthegreat Where do I get lockers? I just got a jeep and have no idea how and where I get lockers, also how hard are they to install?

[Mitchumthegreat]

@SkiDooFan9 Google your jeep model along with the word lockers, there is a plethora to choose from, I had Aussies front and back until recently when I got ARB's (where I live I need a selectable locker, I wont get into why, thats another issue).

Aussie locker is a great first locker, its a great value. I installed the Aussies myself and it was VERY easy with no prior experience, the ARB's I had a authorized dealer install b/c those are a little trickier.Welcome to the money pit know as Jeep :P

[SkiDooFan9]

@Mitchumthegreat Is it true that they can make your axels break easily?

[SkiDooFan9]

@Mitchumthegreat I have 33 inch bfgoodrich all terrains on my 89 wrangler, and what does skinny pedal mean?

[shawnpg]

@SkiDooFan9 (psst, its the pedal thats not fat ) : )

[NorkiddExo]

@SkiDooFan9 if theirs enough strain and left locked in 4x4 for long enough you'll wind up the axels and ....

[boardingpass04]

@Mitchumthegreat # 3 good tires

[Mitchumthegreat]

@boardingpass04 Agreed, 3rd imo would be a good tread tire, I have BFG KM2's (amazing traction), but I wanna try the good year mtr w/kevlar next (if its good enough for the military its good enough for me). I had Super swamper TSL SX's, which had even better traction then the KM's but my jeep is my daily driver so had to get rid of them

[fastman454]

@Mitchumthegreat i disagree with your first thing to get. i think the first two things someone should get is good bumpers for protection and recovery and the winch i can agree with. honestly people need to learn how to wheel more with open diffs lockers just get you into trouble more times than they get you out of trouble.

[Mitchumthegreat]

@fastman454

Umm lockers will do a shit ton more for u then a bumper,.. i still have my stock bumper as matter of fact, albeit slightly sawzalled, and im glad i put the 200-400 bucks towards lockers and not a bumper.

[Mitchumthegreat]

@fastman454

and wtf is a bumper gunna do for u @ 1:24?

[wannago2moab]

Nice! Wish i had more vids of my buddies and I out wheelin!

[windrivercountrykid]

Now I have 456 gears,elec. lockers in the front,and limited slip in the front and rear.What a difference.THANKS DON!!

[kawiforever]

good vid demonstrating lockers!

[MrSupermonster]

jeeps are tuff. The old 70 models were the best, with quad track

[bcbackrider]

You guys are nuts! Wish I could join you for a day.

[JustaWyomingGirl]

Ahhh, a relaxing roll thru the sagebrush...... I miss it!