mannual switch lcok/unlocking hubs? is it possible?

[mudlover]

I am purchasing a TJ soon, or hoping too. :D I would like to lock it up, however, be able to unlock the front when it is not needed. Could I have it on a cable or switch? Does anyone have that or know of someone who has successfully done this? I have a quad that has it, so I am hoping it is possible. A better question is, for crawling and other light playing in the mud, would it even be worth wild on locking a TJ up? Any advice on this mater would be greatly appreciated.
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[naturalbornmudder]

buy a ARB air locker or Ox cable actuated locker for the front. For the rear, just buy an EZ locker or Lockright and let er go!

YOu could also go with a manual hub conversion from Warn but it is quite pricy.

[holeski]

Or switch to manual locking hubs with a full time locker up front. Either one will do as you asked but both a pretty penny. You get to this point and it’s almost the same price to swap a bigger axle in that has manual hubs already and then throw a locker in that.

[TJVigilante]

Dana 44 and detroit electrac, Limited slip when unlocked, full lock when engaged, and costs less than an ARB setup with compressor.

[naturalbornmudder]

just come over to the house and I'll explain it all to ya.

[sevenslats]

Or you could downgrade to a older XJ front axle with vacuum disconnect. And buy the cable switch for that.

Not recommended, but an inexpensive option.

[holeski]

True, and I might have another one here soon.

[Darkchild1723]

I'm a huge advocate for the OX locker, I have one, and in love with it...

[holeski]

I'm a huge advocate for the OX locker, I have one, and in love with it...

Whats that do to your.... I mean all those moving gears and stuff. :scrambled:

[mudlover]

thank you all great info. For what the club does, is locking it up a good idea, or just another way to spend money, alot of money? I have a feeling its gonna run me a lot to set it up from stock. When someone buys my big rig, ill have the money to do it all.( sorry, :wife:selling a bus style motor coach, big boy toy too):D Just wont tell her it all going too a jeep :drool:

[holeski]

Well I won't lie, a lot of this stuff is a lot like the Jersey Pines & Swamps in the summer. In the winter is's all ice and snow, so I think you need a locker here more then some other places. Get with me more when you find a Jeep and I'll talk to you about getting you set up well. If you get a Rubicon you solve some of your problems. I don't like them, but there good out of the box wheelers. I like seeing peolpe wheel what they have and then slowly build it up. Know what your starting with. Good luck//