Id like to disagree. I watched my dad break a a few d30 Ujoints and 2 R&Ps when locked on 35s. He drives very easy and will winch before forcing something but also wheels with people with much bigger rigs. Just takes the right bind on a rock for it to snap.
I had a rock set its self between the axle and the frame but since I couldn't unlock the front axle this is the damage I took...ended up having the take the carrier out just to get a chuck on the shaft out and replace both seals. Thankfully it didn't break the gears. I was running an Aussie with 35"s in a D30
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Hmm I never got that memo. Guess I've been doing things wrong.
I thought about that. From what I read, a locked front with open rear is more capable than the opposite.
Is your rear axle open, or limited slip?
Limited slip
Limited slip
Edit: I just looked at my build sheet and this is what is says:
DS8S Conventional Differential Rear Axle
I assume this is open?
What model jku do you have?
It's a 2012
Im doing some research and see where all JK's are equipped with "brake lock diffs" BLD. From what I understand, It's a part of the traction control system that "acts" like a LSD.
Then a front locker is your best bang for the buck... Front locked and rear limited slip can do alot...
Looking at the pictures I would have to say ouch!!!!! Not sure I would fault the locker, I might think the driver got in a pickle, and was likely doing something on the very edge of his setups capabilities. ...
So you are locked in the rear and open in the front?
It's clear you are convinced a front locker in a D30 is the best thing since sliced bread. We get it. You can stop telling us.