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98xj:
I talked to a guy up in Ellington and made loose plans to knock out the job in a couple months.  I plan on running 456 and locking the front (hi-pinion D30) since I need to replace the stock carrier regardless.  Since the stock carrier in the 8.25 can hold a 456 ring I'm not going to lock the rear.  As far as lockers I wanted to go selectable simply because I drive so much and I like having the option of choosing when it is and is not engaged.  He suggested Eaton E-locker, but personally I wanted an OX cable locker.  I haven't quite decided which I'm going to go with as of yet but so far that's where I am.   ??? Also looking into chromoly shafts, I'm not sure if there are any re-gear kits out there that include shafts or not but I guess I can take a look. 

Mreecew:

--- Quote from: 98xj on October 15, 2014, 07:08:21 PM ---I talked to a guy up in Ellington and made loose plans to knock out the job in a couple months.  I plan on running 456 and locking the front (hi-pinion D30) since I need to replace the stock carrier regardless.  Since the stock carrier in the 8.25 can hold a 456 ring I'm not going to lock the rear.  As far as lockers I wanted to go selectable simply because I drive so much and I like having the option of choosing when it is and is not engaged.  He suggested Eaton E-locker, but personally I wanted an OX cable locker.  I haven't quite decided which I'm going to go with as of yet but so far that's where I am.   ??? Also looking into chromoly shafts, I'm not sure if there are any re-gear kits out there that include shafts or not but I guess I can take a look. 

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IF you put a lunchbox in the front and its correctly installed you will never know its there, but driving in snow is something to get used to with it. I'd go with an ox over e locker. Ox comes with a heavy duty diff cover and is also a simple design with a strong cable. The E locker would be great also but if the wire gets hit or pulled and is damaged it will become an issue. You could also go with ARB but thats more money and in my mind I wouldn't want one. On board air could be better used in my opinion. Chromos will be a great upgrade, but one that can wait, I'm sure you don't want to wheel it like a trail rig since you drive it on the street a lot so the shafts you have now will be good with 33's, I wheeled my xj locked f&r with stock shafts on 35's and only broke one u joint and that was because it was dry and going bad to begin with. If you use good spicer 760x joints your stock shafts will last you a long time. My father hasn't been able to break a 97+ axle since he put them in and hes putting 400hp to them on 35's. Same with dirty ed and his xj, 4.88's 4.0 and a 5 speed on 35s and I don't recall him ever breaking one. All I'm trying to say is, don't stress on getting chromos until you really need them and when you do need them buy RCV's they don't bind and they have a great warranty. They cost a little more but you'll never have to sit on the phone and argue why you need new shafts because a u joint failed and warped the ears.


What to take away:
OX LOCKER is your best bet for value
Chromo's can wait but if you feel otherwise save and buy RCV's they are worth it
 

98xj:

"They cost a little more but you'll never have to sit on the phone and argue why you need new shafts because a u joint failed and warped the ears. "
 That sounds very specific lol
Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.  I've received the same wisdom about stock shafts, people tell me its cheaper to pull 'em at scrapyards and whatnot and keep spares rather than breaking bank on chromos.  As far as lockers, chances are I was going to go with OX all along, I just wanted to have my options.   ;D

Mreecew:
Lol ironically enough I've never made that call, for chromos at least I mean hell I never broke the chromos I bought for my f150. I have called autozone service to try and get them to replace shafts though due to premature ujoint failure, which didn't work.

98xj:
Autozone has never done it for me. When I need a fake chrome hood scoop, I'll head over there.

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