The Wrangler axles are different in the front. They use a Dana 30 unless it's a Rubicon. All Gladiators use Dana 44 axles in the front, even the Sport versions. At least to the best of my knowledge at this time.
That's cool to know the LSD with Brake locker works so well. I remember reading that listed on the window sticker and laughing at the marketing jargon. I believe that's the same system the various Trailhawk Jeeps use to lock their axles and they all seem pretty capable as well.
My current plan is to replace the factory rear limited slip in my Willys with a TrueTrac, but I want a true locker for the front. One benefit with the CAD is that you won't even know it's there in 2WD except for the driveshaft spinning. I plan on doing the lunchbox locker soon and regearing it in the winter, so I'll have some time to see if I like it or want to replace it with a TrueTrac or a selectable locker when I regear.
The limited slip allows almost as much slip as the brake lock differential system does in my experience. I don't see much gain adding an lsd to the front. I think a lunchbox is perfect for the front of a JL/JT as the fad makes it invisible on the street and you get full lock up when you need it off road. The other problem with the full case lsd is that you need to set the gears up again. There goes another $1000. It's not a $300 difference is a $1300 difference for less gain. If you're regearing at the time anyway then maybe it's an option, but you're still paying more for less in my opinion. The only place I'd even consider an lsd over a locker is if you frequently drive on ice.I would honestly spend the extra 300 bucks and just do LSD personally. But that’s just me.
The majority of Jeep owners won't touch gear setup.$1300? Guess I’m the only one doing my own work these days ?‍
I’m shocked that none of the average backyard wrenchers have installed these yet. Should be thousands of them out there if that’s the case, but there’s not. ?‍
People have been installing lunch box lockers for decades. Where have you been?I’m shocked that none of the average backyard wrenchers have installed these yet. Should be thousands of them out there if that’s the case, but there’s not. ?‍
I’ve been right here waiting for the first gladiator to do it, where else would I be?
Why are you waiting for the first Gladiator to do it? It's no different.
Because everyone else seems to be waiting for it. Seems like every 15 minutes there’s a new locker post, and it appears that nobody here has done one on a JT. To me that’s a sign.
It hasn't been installed by anyone here yet because it's new for the Advantek axles.
