Are lockers needed to do the rubicon - Land Rovers Only

CrazyRover · 07-25-2006, 12:45 AM

Just like to know are they needed When I get a rover it will be a trail rig. I was on www.discoweb.org and saw some awesome pictures of some discoveries and Defenders and a couple of range rover doing it. Are lockers absolutely needed or is the Center Differential lock with ABS pretty damn good. Also in a month I will be looking for a 96-97 Discovery SD no sunroof/power seats. I like everything mechanical easier to fix.

Thanks Everyone.

Geobloke · 07-25-2006, 12:57 AM

Never done the rubicon but i'd say they are not necessary and doing it without just makes it more interesting anyhow!!

keptin · 07-25-2006, 02:37 AM

I havent done the entire rubicon, but ive talked to others that have. It all depends on what routes you take......there are easier ones and there are near-impossible ones. If a stock yota FJcruiser can make it through then you can too; albiet, it has a rear locker, I think you'll be fine just giving it some gas with the TC and using your CDL.

Searcaigh · 07-25-2006, 03:12 AM

Rocks are not my forté so only looking at this from personal experience.

Personally I do not have too much faith in the TC system, it has let me down a couple of times (three lights syndrome), absolute minimum would be a rear locker and /or CDL preferably both

Disco Mike · 07-25-2006, 07:09 AM

If you want to run the Rubicon, you should have CDL and at least a rear locker, two lockers will give you alot more ability and ease. Stock axles are OK as long as you don't run a rear Detroit or ARB.
It is safe to say that the greaater % of people running most of the trails are locked up.
Mike

Searcaigh · 07-25-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Stock axles are OK as long as you don't run a rear Detroit or ARB.

Mike

Why is that Mike?

Mind you having seen many photos of this trail on several websites, replacing half shafts is not unusual

07-25-2006, 12:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
CrazyRover It's a rover not a poser! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Castro Valley Posts: 13 Gallery: 0	Are lockers needed to do the rubicon Just like to know are they needed When I get a rover it will be a trail rig. I was on www.discoweb.org and saw some awesome pictures of some discoveries and Defenders and a couple of range rover doing it. Are lockers absolutely needed or is the Center Differential lock with ABS pretty damn good. Also in a month I will be looking for a 96-97 Discovery SD no sunroof/power seats. I like everything mechanical easier to fix. Thanks Everyone.

07-25-2006, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geobloke Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 808 Gallery: 0	Never done the rubicon but i'd say they are not necessary and doing it without just makes it more interesting anyhow!! __________________ 1992 K-reg 200TDI Defender 90 (Eva) Curlew Woods - Wooden Stuff Northern Alberta 4WD Association LRUK Forums TriumphTR7.com Wetroads Geocaching MSN - Geobloke@hotmail.com There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true. Sir Winston Churchill

07-25-2006, 02:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	I havent done the entire rubicon, but ive talked to others that have. It all depends on what routes you take......there are easier ones and there are near-impossible ones. If a stock yota FJcruiser can make it through then you can too; albiet, it has a rear locker, I think you'll be fine just giving it some gas with the TC and using your CDL. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

07-25-2006, 03:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Searcaigh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 463 Gallery: 31	Rocks are not my forté so only looking at this from personal experience. Personally I do not have too much faith in the TC system, it has let me down a couple of times (three lights syndrome), absolute minimum would be a rear locker and /or CDL preferably both __________________ Gordon T. Smith Middle East Land Rover Nutter

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07-25-2006, 07:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,758 Gallery: 0	If you want to run the Rubicon, you should have CDL and at least a rear locker, two lockers will give you alot more ability and ease. Stock axles are OK as long as you don't run a rear Detroit or ARB. It is safe to say that the greaater % of people running most of the trails are locked up. Mike

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