Lincoln locker or not

MichaelT

MichaelT

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I am about to swap the 12 bolt in the rear of my scout for a 14 bolt.semi-float. The new axle has 4.10s in it. I'm regearing the front 44 as well as putting in an Aussie Locker. I don't want the rear open but don't have the funds to go with anything but welding it up. The truck sees more street than it does trail time. Should I weld it up or just leave it open? Tire wear is really not an issue. Thanks -Mike
 
I'm curious how tire wear isnt an issue.
I don't like driving my welded-rear XJ on the street because it is noisy as all hell, chirping and barking driving thru parking lots and gas stations.
 
My welded rear (2nd in 9 years now) only occasionally barks on the asphalt, which I attribute to the wheelbase (105") or maybe the 10 y/o Swampers are so freakin hard they have little grip? :lol:

Where my brothers spooled CJ/same size Swampers barks anytime past a 5* change in direction :rolleyes:...


With your longer WB, the only downside is tire wear.
 
I rarely drive it, maybe once every two weeks or so and usually not too far. Maybe 10 miles or so, so tire wear is not a major issue to me
 
I ran mine welded for years, now it has a spool. I wouldn't have it any other way, but it isnt a DD.
 
MichaelT said:
I rarely drive it, maybe once every two weeks or so and usually not too far. Maybe 10 miles or so, so tire wear is not a major issue to me
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I'd weld it if you drive it that infrequently.
 
Lincoln locker all the way!
 
I would weld the pinion/ring gear. It acts more like a ox locker.
 
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