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Lockers Explained
When you think of traction control on your Jeep, most likely the first thing that comes to your mind is the tires. While tires are an essential part of good traction off road, most of us don’t seem to remember that it’s the differential that controls just how much power our tires are going to receive. In most cases, an open differential makes it extremely hard to gain the necessary traction you need on the trail, no matter how awesome your tires. Now, how do we fix that problem? The answer: Lockers.
Lockers provide you with much more control over the power distribution to your tires, both on and off the road. The type of locker you install will determine the extent of control you have over the locker or whether or not the locker automatically engages itself. This article is meant to give you an idea of the most popular types of lockers available for your Jeep.
Beware of the EXPLODING clutch!
No, sadly this isn’t another one of those over-used quotes from a Monty Python movie…this is an actual occurrence!
A few weeks ago I got a call from my good buddy Adrian. He had blown his clutch in the middle of the desert and wanted to give me a heads up as to what happened, so I could warn/ remind others of a potential hazard of low gearing. Adrian is no dummy; he was the crew chief of one of the most technologically advanced racecars in the world. And understands exactly what caused his premature clutch failure, but a fraction of a second laps caused it all.
Drive onTeraFlex High Steer Kit Questions Answered!
Many questions have been brought up about the TeraFlex High Steer Kit for TJs. When and why do you need it? What other components or modifications do you need with the kit? How do you know the High Steer Kit is installed correctly? All of these questions and more are answered in this article.
Drive onWhats all this talk about Backspacing?
The ‘Back Space’ Measurement simply refers to the amount of space between the mounting surface and the top edge of your rim. The more backspacing you have, the less space there is between the wheel and the body. Having too large of a backspace may cause wheel/tire rubbing on your control arms, frame, or fender wells…which…from the sound of it…isn’t a good thing! On the other hand, too little backspace may lead to wheel bearing failure, handling issues, and debris being thrown from underneath the tires. All of this needs to be kept in mind when measuring and adjusting your wheels’ backspace.
Drive onShort Arms VS Long Arms for TJs and JKs
Short arm or long arm, which one is better? Why should you choose one over the other? In this article we will go over the pros and cons of both, to help you decide which one is better for you.