Just thought I would chime in on the periodic factory locker discussion.
When driving gravel back roads I frequently shift to Low Range and try to engage my front and rear lockers just to "exercise" them. They do not always engage. I listen for the "click" as they engage and disengage as well as watching for the indicator light to stop flashing. Sometimes they go and sometimes they don't.
I figured they were just one more item on the list of projects.
Then, last week, my brother and I ran a local trail that has a bunch of shallow water crossings with some mildly gnarly exit climbs. Got a bit jammed on one of them and wheels started spinning. I reached down and turned on the rear locker for grins and "snik" she locked right up and the cruiser walked right out of the jam. So I ttried the front too and "snik" no hesitation at all. For the rest of the run I could switch 'em on and off at will.
I'm not saying they don't still need some TLC at some point, but maybe you just gotta REALLY use 'em to get ' em working the way they're supposed to work.
Got some photos in the Trails section if anybody is interested. Not real hard core, but cruisers in the woods is all good.
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1995 FZJ 80, Factory Lockers, George's LEDs, 285/75R 16 Cooper Discoverer STTs, Mark's 4WD Speedo Correction, Kaymar Spare Carrier, Newfields and axles from CV Unlimited, IPOR Skid Plate, custom exhaust by J&P Automotive. DD w/ 222K and trail rash.
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