Rear Locker Questions

youknowwhoibee · **Joined:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:26 pm **Posts:** 11

I have a few questions about a rear locker... Im an idiot and decided to buy a 2wd Liberty. So i am questioning installing one, to help improve traction in the snow and muddy terrain. I am looking to start "hitting" the trails in the spring.

1. How hard is the install? I dont have things like a torque wrench, i am sure i can rent most tools needed but i just need to know if my Jeep will be off the road for a while or not.

2. Do you think they are worth it? Or should i trade it in for a 4x4 Jeep? I have the cash but i probably will take a 2k loss, in trading this in over what i owe. So i am weighing the benifits/cost.

3. The reason why i posted this in mid-atlantic forums is because i may need help installing this locker. Do you think anyone in the area may be able to help me in the up coming month or so in installing this? I will pay you, buy you beer or feed you. Along with making a "write-up" for the forums.

4. What brand do you suggest? I would like to spend between 700-800 max. But if i can get a quality locker for cheap.. let me know

5. Do you think a "locked" 4x2 could handle the trails? Not pro trails or very expeirenced ones, but possibly a small one here or there? I am new to Jeeps, and this is gonna be my new hobby i hope.

I know these is alot of questions, and it would be great if maybe you guys/gals could put alittle insight into this

Discuss.

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:22 pm

Check this site out it will answer your questions. I just put this locker in,http://www.richmondgear.com/index.html it will make your 2wd better than an unlocked 4wd! Joe
Click on Powertrax when you get on the site.

youknowwhoibee · **Joined:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:26 pm **Posts:** 11

Cost? And how easy was it to install?

I have searched breifly and found a round about cost of 425. I just need help installing. I am a hands on guy but need expierence... lol

Ill buy it today if anyone woul dlike to offer help. I am willing to travel 3 hours north or south of baltimore. So upstate PA to mid virginia for help. I am desperate.... lol

W3CSX · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 5:30 pm

I wouldn't call this a easy install. When I did mine done last month. I sent it to a shop let someone else with experience do it. Besides the locker you may also need new axle seals maybe bearings. I got price quotes from $350 to $800 to install my ARB. This price included the seals, carrier bearings and gear oil. It didn't include the locker, installing the air compressor or any of the wiring. I did that myself.

youknowwhoibee · **Joined:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:26 pm **Posts:** 11

Hmm, thats pricey. I have read on hear it could be done. But i may take it somewhere, if i cant do it on my own, or with assistance. I want to learn it though, thats why i was trying to set something up to install it.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:31 pm

The PowerTrax and the ARB are way different beasts to install.

The Powertrax - goes into the existing carrier housing - Edwin said it took him 1 1/2 hours to install. - however you have to adjust to driving it - you can't disconnect it - but most folks say they like it, a couple of people have broken them.

The ARB - replaces the entire carrier and requires setup - a professional is a really good idea, it's a lot more expensive - however you turn it off and on when you want it.

youknowwhoibee · **Joined:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:26 pm **Posts:** 11

How would the locker break? Thats pretty nuts

But i am confident i can install the Powertrax, i was lookign into the guide for it. But now i am searching reviews of it.

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:27 pm

So far I like it, I can see in the snow both wheels locked. I had Jeff Daniels put it in but I think I could've if I had had a garage! Joe http://www.jeffdanielsjeeps.com/#top

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