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When you are on something slippery like snow and ice with a locker and step on it both wheels on the locked axle will spin. If that is the rear axle it will step out sideways. Treat it with respect and that locker will be more of a help than a hindrance. The only problem I have seen with lockers is running on a loose sidehill the locked axle or axles will track downhill which can cause problems in tight places. I bought my BJ42 with a lockrite already installed and while it lets you know it is there it has never been a problem in the ice and snow - just keep your foot out of it and drive gently.I have read about the Aussie Locker for a couple of years on here. Have never really heard a real complaint at all. I have seen a little info on lunchbox lockers in snow and ice on pavement. Not to completely hijack this thread, but...
For someone who drives with caution, is it really that big of a deal on icey or snowy roads. An example is driving up a hill (pavement). Does it get sketchy or what? I had a fried with a detroit locker that was going over a pass here in the Cascades, hit ice, totalled the truck. Granted, he drives like hell.
Like I said, I have read alot on this subject and figured since we are talkin about it anyway, I thought I would ask.
Also, I drive alot on pavement.
