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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 09:14:12 PM

Title: Lockers or One piece axles?????
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 09:14:12 PM
Right guys and gals,im after your opinion.I have a bit of paypal cash from some items i have sold on Ebay,and im considering a new mod to my CJ.I am torn between one piece shafts and rear lockers.Not only do i want your advice as to which one would benefit me most but also some preferences on types.Looking at reasonably priced ones though so no suggestions of ARB as i just cant afford them
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Post by: chrisjones on July 31, 2006, 10:10:12 PM
Get the axles first if ya gonna get a locker.  If you get the locker first you'll only bust the stock axles anyway.
As for lockers.  Bubba seems to do OK with the lockrights.  Aussie lockers get good reviews too.



http://http://www.offroadlockers.com/home.php/TM17a259/132e/.html
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Post by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 10:16:10 PM
As its a CJ,arent the stock axles stronger than XJ`s anyway???Also what axle is mine,amc model 20 or other?
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Post by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 10:17:23 PM
Can get a powertrax for $271 plus $52 shipping,is that good??
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Post by: chrisjones on July 31, 2006, 10:18:00 PM
Quote from: "MICKHARV2003"
As its a CJ,arent the stock axles stronger than XJ`s anyway???Also what axle is mine,amc model 20 or other?


Yup it is a stronger axle than the XJ, but XJ's don't have fuckin great V8 in um and you drivin' :D
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Post by: MK1 on July 31, 2006, 10:20:14 PM
It should be an AMC20 which is said to be a good axle apart from the shafts. I suppose the first step should be one piece axles especially considering the 33s and that engine.

With regards to the locker wait 'til i'm up and running and see what you think. I have front and rear Powertrax NoSlip fitted.
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Post by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 10:21:06 PM
What you trying to say Chris?????My names not Owen.....although i am nearly as good at breaking Jeeps :lol:  :lol: Just need a bit more practice :lol:
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Post by: Dingo on July 31, 2006, 10:22:41 PM
If you've got the AMC 20 rear axle(diff casing is round), then I'm suprised you haven't already bust the axle shaft as the hub is pressed on, your 401 would have soon taken care of that and your heavy foot. You know the man you need to ask.
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Post by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 10:26:50 PM
Moi.....a heavy foot.....no idea what you guys are on about :lol:  :lol:
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Post by: Dingo on July 31, 2006, 10:28:51 PM
They looked pretty fucking heavy to me.
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Post by: chrisjones on July 31, 2006, 10:28:53 PM
:lol:  :lol:

Just get some one piece shafts and a powertrax...............we know that combo works don't we?? :D
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Post by: Dingo on July 31, 2006, 10:31:15 PM
Are you sure you've still got two piece shafts, coz the guy who fitted my 360 v8 bust 2 shafts before changing the axle, and that was on 31's.
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Post by: Bubba on July 31, 2006, 10:39:26 PM
naa thats fooey as long as the nuts torqued properly you wont get problems that said one peace axels are much better than the stock ones i run no slips and am very impressed
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Post by: MK1 on July 31, 2006, 10:41:05 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
i run no slips and am very impressed


In the GT or the 8?
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Post by: Tank on July 31, 2006, 10:45:53 PM
Theres a company in the States that sell on Ebay,JTS differentials and they do all sorts.Shame theyb dont do one piece axles or i would get them both and combine postage :cry:
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Post by: JamesH on August 01, 2006, 12:25:47 PM
Try Randy's Ring and Pinion, they do nearly everything.

I've used a guy there called Brook Hilton, really helpful and will get you prices by e-mail if you get the ref. no. from the website.

IMHO - Go one piece shafts, there supposed to be stronger and they're new and shiny, I don't hold much hope for old, stock shafts and 401 power. It might be fun just to break them before you make the change  :twisted:
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Post by: Anonymous on August 01, 2006, 01:20:27 PM
Humbly suggest you check the shipping price, seems too cheap to me - plus dont forget to factor in 27% combined VAT and import duty (on parts and shipping !)   :cry:

I also recommend Randys, emailed them from the UK and placed order, they shipped to the villa I was staying at in Florida - shipping for a ring & pinion to the UK was $200.00 - to the villa $22.00
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Post by: Anonymous on August 01, 2006, 01:43:57 PM
Bet the villa was more than $178 tho :lol:
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Post by: Anonymous on August 01, 2006, 01:46:38 PM
Stick a '0' on the end .... free flights though more than made up for it  :lol: