Eaton Locker vs Spartan Locker

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Eaton Locker vs Spartan Locker

Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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I've got an autolocker in the front diff of my 87 wrangler and it works great most of the time. It gets a little sketchy when I'm braking with one wheel over ice but since I usually don't drive the YJ in winter, that's rarely an issue.

VVV I like having an auto locker in the front rather than the rear because 9 times out of 10, when I'm in 2WD, I can't even tell that I have a locker installed but when I engage 4H or 4L, it greatly increases my traction.

Sandbagger SA fucked around with this message at 21:23 on Feb 6, 2015

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Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
Painted Threads.
Just Off the Highway.

IOwnCalculus posted:

How well do these behave in solely-pavement-bound vehicles? I've always wanted to upgrade from the one-tire-fryer my GMC has. Realistically I think I should just pay up for a Truetrac or other "proper" LSD and be done with it, though.

Auto lockers don't really smoothly engage and release like LSDs so you end up with clacking noises. YMMV.

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