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I'd rather have a full size vehicle that was lightly loaded vs a smaller vehicle that was overloaded.

Some bad info brewing in here about ring and pinion directions...... If the front differential is low pinion, it will be stronger in reverse. If the front differential is high pinion, it will be stronger going forwards. Flip that around for the rear diff ( and pretty much every production...

Another vote for Accutune. Their valving for my LX45 project was fantastic out of the box.

A lunchbox automatic locker was more expensive than a selectable locker? Going from 1wd with the rear open to 3wd with the front automatic locker will be a little different at first, but once you get use to the heavier return to center feeling it feels 'normal' again. I've always used four...

One of the best build documentation threads I have seen in a few years. Thank you.

Unlock the rear axle and 99% of the issues with a front automatic locker go away. The only thing I notice on mine is a touch more return to center feel through the wheel when on the power. I can still drive one handed so it isn't a deal breaker. My front automatic locker is WAY easier to steer...

Not this 'how does a pulley work' stuff again......

That test has been dis-proven multiple times now. Any test that says just running the line around a shackle has the least friction should give anyone pause..... I've been using the snatch ring concept for a few years now. There is no noticeable 'extra' friction or 'heat' in the system.

Don't use the shocks for bumpstops or limiting straps if at all possible. I like to set shock compressed length with the suspension metal to metal on the chassis if possible. If the rubber/foam bumpstop was to fail. Yes, you could lose a little bit of potential droop ( from a longer shock )...

Poor vehicle maneuverability? Going in a straight line is the easy part.

My front automatic locker behaves night and day different based on the REAR axle. If the rear axle is open the front axle is happy as a clam. You can't really even tell the front is locked other than a bit more return to center feel in the steering wheel when on the power ( and I have very wide...

I've had my Ox locker ( rear, D44 ) for 8+ years now. It has been perfect. To me, it seems like most of the 'bad' locker characteristics are more from the REAR locker than the front locker. With the rear diff open on my 85" wheelbase old flat fender, the front automatic locker is happy to just...

Generally all automatic lockers ( detroit, yukon, lunchbox lockers, etc.....ratchet teeth lockers ) only allow ONE tire to rotate faster than the ring gear. That is the only way they can unlock. They do not 'slip' at all. They do not unlock or coast when going downhill. They provide plenty of...

I've been running an automatic front locker ( Yukon Spartan ) and a selectable rear locker ( Ox with internal air shift ) in my flat fender for about 8 years now. It is my favorite all around combo for what I do to date. My other off road vehicle has selectable front/rear/center diff...

Good stuff. Great price point. Any interest in selling in batches of 10 or so? Shoot me a PM.

Adding additional attachment points that could be failure/wear points past the thimble seems counterproductive when you are promoting safe closed winching systems.

While I can appreciate that companies are out there actually TRYING different stuff, I do find the cult like followings of some of the new systems annoying. This makes me laugh EVERY time....

The obligatory what you can design in CAD picture. I work in Solidworks professionally, but this is the kind of stuff I do in my free time.

If you want high end cad software for personal use.... EAA.org has a $40 a year membership that gets you access to essentially a 'student' version of Solidworks Launch Forth is free to join and allows you access to a free use current copy of SolidEdge.

For reference, my bag is 16" long by 8x8 in a D shape profile shape. It fits about 40lbs of stuff when built as a tool bag. For me....I love not having to worry about the bags staying wet or damp. You can set them down in the snow, mud, or water. I've sat on them in the snow to keep my butt...