Ahhh. Thank you! I was racking my brain lol
Any time. It wasn’t that long ago that I didn’t know what it was. This forum is great for rapid leaning.
@Blade1668, the shaft snapped or the tube? Any pics? Haven't heard of that specific failure yet.The Rubicon front locker I got was due to 40" tires and snapping front axle at the FAD.
Snapp8at the "FAD" or formerly know as "CAD" on XJ's, MJ's.
In the case of the one I got a truss wouldn't have helped, it was a JLUR with close to that size of tires. The P.O. hit a ditch or something with some speed or something on that line. After it was fixed it was traded in on different brand of vehicle according to his wife. All I wanted was the locker.
I’d say unlikely. The gladiator front axle is stronger than on JLs. And I personally don’t think the fad is the weak point others do. Granted I’m on 37’s, but I push it, and I’m not trussed. I’d just put two piece RCV’s in and let it ride.
It's because the strong independent women who drive 99.5% of all Wranglers and Gladiators will not get out and lock hubs in a snowstorm to get to soccer practice.
I think locking hubs are great, but with a valid alternative, I’d rather have a fad. Not a pneumatic one from a yj, but these with a beefier skid are fine in my opinion. For a dedicated trail rig, sure locking hubs would be great. But not for these housings where the seals are.
Much of that is just plain better. Auto transmissions are safer off road, even if you’re very good at a manual. And I drove them exclusively for many years. Four doors is way nicer for having people join you, or more storage for trips. Fuel injection? Everyone loves a simple carb, but not at a severe angle. Much safer to know your truck will stay running when bad things could happen if it doesn’t. Coils allow more articulation. The tire thing doesn’t matter. Choose what’s best for your use case.
