Originally Posted by EZEARL

Lockers definitely behave differently but nothing one can't get use to. You control the locking and unlocking of the automatic lockers with the throttle. For instance if you let off the throttle when going into and thru a turn the rear unlocks and stays unlocked until you rethrottle. Or making a turn say from a side street you'd not use alot of throttle thereby limiting the amount torque to the axles. Sounds more complicated than it is.

Honestly I'd be completely satisfied with an aftermarket limited slip but cost is a factor. If it wasn't I might as well go with one of the better automatic lockers or better yet an on-command locker. All three types require the disassembly of the carrier requiring the ring and pinion gears to be set up again. More than likely I'll try one of the so called "lunchbox lockers" that in most cases don't require carrier removal so I can install myself.

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/how-install-lunchbox-locker-lots-pics-67601/


I appreciate what your saying and all I was try to get to is that on this thread three different types of diff are being referred to:

1) Limited Slip
2) Automatic locker
3) Driver selectable locker..

I think some folks were equating a limited slip diff to an automatic locker..they are not the same hence may behave differently on an icy road....

I've not come across the lunch box style before; certainly seems to be an easier installation..

regards,

Peter


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