Front lockers in bad weather

[gymrat]

Looking into putting either an Aussie or lockright in my TJ's front D30.
If I have to pop into 4HI during bad weather (highway) how bad will it really handle? Is it liveable through the winter or a complete nightmare?

 

[toyworx]

If I have to pop into 4HI during bad weather (highway) how bad will it really handle? Is it liveable through the winter or a complete nightmare?

Full time locker in the front and Snow do not mix well. The front end will want to push.

 

[pyagid]

i always found driving a fully locked jeep in the snow was better in 2wd than 4wd

-Paul

 

[JeepinMaxx]

I have a lockrite in the rear and it's quirky on pavement. If it was in the front - I assume it would cause some plowing and scrub even in 2WD? In 4WD Lo on trails you wouldn't be able to turn as tightly. I had a Rubi in front of me on the trail last weekend who forgot to unlock his front and was doing 3pt turns on right hand turns :shock:

 

[Rubi04TJ]

i always found driving a fully locked jeep in the snow was better in 2wd than 4wd

-Paul

i had the same feelings. i would rather have a selectable up front.

 

[jon]

In my opinion if the weather is bad enough to require 4wd on the road, You should not be doing highway speeds. :roll:

I was able to drive my jeep in 2 wheel drive (open) during the storm we go 27" in a few years ago. this was up my grandparents unplowed driveway to check on them.

otherwise, just unlock a hub :lol: :wink:

 

[Rubi04TJ]

In my opinion if the weather is bad enough to require 4wd on the road, You should not be doing highway speeds. :roll:

I was able to drive my jeep in 2 wheel drive (open) during the storm we go 27" in a few years ago. this was up my grandparents unplowed driveway to check on them.

otherwise, just unlock a hub :lol: :wink:

whats your point? :roll: :wink:

 

[jon]

I just don't think that it should be a worry.

and the hub comment was me just being a PITA. Who needs a selctable locker when you have hubs? :lol: