4.56 gears and e locker

[Adam in CO]

Originally Posted by BITURBOAMG

So you dont have the front locker and dont feel it is needed? Do either of you guys have extended fender flares? I am looking into this as my truck gets covered in mud with the 335's bfg muds and wonder if I can add something like stock only wider.

I don't need a front locker. It's not worth the potential damage, IMO. I think a lift, supercharger and front locker cause more damage than they're worth.

I run 37*12.50*17 BFG Mud KM2s now and have always run 37s. I like the way the stick out from the offset Rock Crawler Series 97 wheels but I do want fender flares next.

[BITURBOAMG]

Originally Posted by Adam in CO

I don't need a front locker. It's not worth the potential damage, IMO. I think a lift, supercharger and front locker cause more damage than they're worth.

I run 37*12.50*17 BFG Mud KM2s now and have always run 37s. I like the way the stick out from the offset Rock Crawler Series 97 wheels but I do want fender flares next.

Do you have any pics of your rim/tire set up? How wide is your rim? I am wanting to go down to a 17 from my 22 for weight savings and need a 17x10 rim but can not seem to find one. Right now I am running the 335/55/22 bfg muds on 22x10 and want that exact set up in width and height but with a 17inch rim. I love my super charger and have 40k miles on it. I think it was a must. I do worry about the front locker breaking things as well. I was told I cant even run chains on the front tires since they may cause damage? I want the gears, fender flares, and a few other things like trans pans, etc. Which tie rods should I go with? I saw that cognito pitman kit and saw they also carry a tie rod kit? Do any of you think the cognito level kit is worth it? Any other parts that can help off road? What about the warn bumper for the 9500 winch? I was thinking of changing my shocks as well and doing the steering stab as well. Any info good or bad you guys have would be great. Thanks

[tomp]

Actually, if used correctly, a front locker can prevent a failure. Wheel spin and then sudden traction is what mostly breaks diffs and a locker can help.

[Cesardajr]

use fabtech tie rods, the cognito pitman/idler kit, and a fabtech steering stablizer.

as for shocks go woith some fox shocks, you cant go wrong.

[tomp]

Fox shocks are awesome, but dont do any good for adding the extra travel needed when cranking up the torsion bars

[InneedofHummer]

If you do decide to regear or add a locker, I would advise you to purchase it from the shop that installs it. That way they have to honor any malfunctions that may arise. The last thing you want is a broken diff and the shop saying it was the crappy parts you brought them. If you buy it from the shop they have no excuses.

[Adam in CO]

37 x 12.50 x 17 BFG KM2 and Rock Crawler Series 97 17 x 9