To lock or not to lock

[Wildman]

I hear ya, but the disk brakes will retain the axle, which would allow you to get somewhere safely and not have a axle fall out. But yeah the super 35 with disk brakes or c clip eliminator would have the same effect but at that point you're 2000$ in and could've got your hand on a dana 44. Anyways I guess I'm just traumatized by dana 35s after what happened to me

I was lucky and got my hands on a Warn full floater kit when I'd first bought my TJ with a Dana 35 so I never had the broken axle syndrome... But I had buddies who did and I've got 2 who did the 8.8 swap. I had one I was going to swap into my daughters old TJ.. Even have a Barnes truss kit sitting in my garage. Got a 8.8 for $50... Sold the axle after I'd sold her TJ.

 

[MikeE024]

If you want to go cheaper but not worry as much about the rear end failing with 33s, then I’d upgrade your rear axles during the re-gear and leave the rear end open.

If you want a more capable set-up in the rear, then I’d pair a selectable locker with a super 35 or a rear 44 if you can find one for sale.

You can install a selectable or lunch box in the front. A locked rear is what pushes you forward when you want to turn so that’s why I would consider a lunch box in the front but not the rear.