Is a double locked 100 Series rare?

[excessive]

approximately 20% of the USDM 98-99 cruisers were optioned with the rear locker , so yes they are rare and desireable

 

[Trunk Monkey]

approximately 20% of the USDM 98-99 cruisers were optioned with the rear locker , so yes they are rare and desireable

Where you pulling that stat? I ask just because when I was looking and just in general it seems way more rare to have one without it.

 

[Exiled]

approximately 20% of the USDM 98-99 cruisers were optioned with the rear locker , so yes they are rare and desireable

That's interesting, almost all 98-99's I see seem to have the rear locker, but that could be a regional thing?

 

[Kofoed]

I use the rear locker rarely, The rear axle articlulation is pretty good with johnny-joint links (metal tech). I also do not rock crawl like I used to .

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Would you still recommend front/rear lockers?
I have a 2000 LC and have been considering F/R ARB lockers.

For a 1998-2000 yes since these specific ym has 2-pinion front differential, the arb air locking differential is a 4-pinion type making it better it terms of strength, reliability and longevity (still not fail-proof).

 

[Octous]

I've got a 3x locked 100 series.
ARB up front
OEM center
OEM e-locker rear

No ATRAC.

Really works well!

 

[Jerzywerzy5]

Would you still recommend front/rear lockers?
I have a 2000 LC and have been considering F/R ARB lockers.

would get a full quote for parts and install and then decide if it’s worth it to you. They’re neat but I wouldn’t pay the $6-$8k it would cost a shop to do it.

 

[Jerzywerzy5]

I'd say it depends what you're trying to accomplish. I've pushed my generally stock 100 series with no lockers through a lot of trails. Trying to crawl over rocks and get a bit more technically than locking it up might help but it all depends on the trail / conditions / your goals ... Pretty cool to watch an Atrac 100 series out-wheel some fully locked rigs.

Every time I’ve been on a tough trail with unlocked 100s we have to pull or winch them up after watching them play rock bouncer.

 

[Landman2000]

would get a full quote for parts and install and then decide if it’s worth it to you. They’re neat but I wouldn’t pay the $6-$8k it would cost a shop to do it.

Yea a little over $8K was the quote I got for front/rear. Thinking about just doing 1 for now. I like the idea of doing the front to beef up from a 2 pinion to 4 pinion setup but not sure if the rear locker would be more useful?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

You don't have a 2 pinion front diff, only 98/99. I would get out offroad and see what Atrac can do first.

 

[hoser]

If on your outings, you require 2-3 strap tugs or winch pulls.... then consider getting lockers. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

 

[Landman2000]

You don't have a 2 pinion front diff, only 98/99. I would get out offroad and see what Atrac can do first.

Ok good to know! I completely agree about getting some time behind the wheel. Headed to CO next month to hit some trails.

 

[Jerzywerzy5]

Yea a little over $8K was the quote I got for front/rear. Thinking about just doing 1 for now. I like the idea of doing the front to beef up from a 2 pinion to 4 pinion setup but not sure if the rear locker would be more useful?

I wouldn’t consider doing lockers and keeping stock gearing. The regear is where the value is and the labor is the same.

Honestly a decent set of ATs, low psi, and the center lock will through anything you will want to do.

 

[Landman2000]

I wouldn’t consider doing lockers and keeping stock gearing. The regear is where the value is and the labor is the same.

Honestly a decent set of ATs, low psi, and the center lock will through anything you will want to do.

Thanks I appreciate the feedback. Like others have said I just need to get some time behind the wheel and really see what this thing is capable of. Likely more than I’m willing to put it through.