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06-12-2008, 09:27 PM
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New front locker with 4.88's
Well........ I've had the Eaton front locker for awhile and was waiting for the warranty to expire before installing it........ but I couldn't wait anymore so.......
New 4.88 Precision gears with the locker.
I also had the rear Rancho drop down brackets (for the control arms) removed. I hung up on those damn things more than any other part. Much better clearance back there now. 
I'm having some new adjustable lower control arms fabbed up using tubes with a Heim/Johnny joint on the frame end and a bushing on the axle end. They are not finished yet so the stock arms went back into the factory mounting points. I have since found out that FabTech doesn't even use those rear drop brackets.
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06-12-2008, 09:30 PM
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Re: New front locker with 4.88's
How much did install end up costing you for the locker? Also how much lift do you have?
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06-12-2008, 09:40 PM
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Re: New front locker with 4.88's
I left about 4 grand with them, but I got some Staun internal beadlocks too....... and some other good stuff.
They put it all together as a package deal. Master install kits and fluid included.
The lift is the Rancho 4" but I don't have the torsions cranked up...... in order to maintain a good half-shaft angle. It also has 38" tall BFG KM2's.
Pic is of Moab Rim (Z-Turn) couple months ago...... It is the reason for the drop bracket removal.....
The "Fall" on Steel Bender..... same story
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06-12-2008, 10:04 PM
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Re: New front locker with 4.88's
Looks good. Im thinking about maybe getting a 4inch rancho. Probably gonna get a pitman and idler support kit and new tie rods 1st. Im running the same tire only 37's, how are yours wearing?
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06-12-2008, 10:13 PM
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Re: New front locker with 4.88's
So far they are wearing well. That is the best tire I've ever owned, the tire flex around rocks and traction is outstanding...... I ended up getting both back wheels caught between two huge boulders while running Strike Ravine in Moab about a month ago. The tire pulled a full inch and a half away from the wheel without losing the bead...... incredible.
Absolutely get the Cognito kit! I installed the idler pivot kit also because of the big tires. I have put that front end through hell since I added all that, and have had zero problems with it.........yet.
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