Lockers and Tires Oh My...

[BIGdaddy]

Spartans are similar to Lock-rites and aussie's. Drop-in lunchbox locker.

I've heard mostly good about all three.

 

[jeffy]

I was always pretty happy with the performance of the stock .gov blm and FS rigs I drove around back in the day...

Lockers just get you stuck farther from home

Unless you happen just drive out.

The only situation where you really NEED large tires is in deep deep snow.

...or deep mud or sand or big rocks...

Automatic lockers have a learning curve. I wouldn't suggest letting just anyone drive the vehicle in adverse conditions.

But fun once you learn how to use them properly.

There's no Devils Advocate emoticon is there?

 

[catfish]

Just an update.....
I got a Trac-Loc limited slip carrier coming for the XJ.
Its going on the Rear, and the front I'm 90% sure is going to get a Spartan LBL.

I'm also considering Dodge Magnum 17x7 wheels, go with a set of 255/70/17 tires.
That size is 32" tall and only 9" wide so I can keep some gas mileage.

 

[Frankspinz]

Absolutely :

no 1 : lockers ( I have ARBs and would do this mod 1st on my next rig)
no 2 : skid plates ... protect your rigs vitals and you can play with the big boys (if No 1 - is done ) this set up will make many VERY jealous ...

 

[Stumpalump]

Hack that thing into a toy and have some fun. It's only worth 1000 bucks and you know you want a mans Jeep so at least slap some 32x11.50's on it. They are simple to neatly cut the fenders on and that really helps them.