Winch&bumper or Air lockers???? - Land Rovers Only

DeadHead86 · 05-04-2009, 09:36 AM

Just curious to see what everyone thinks I should do first?

Put on a HD bumper and winch, or ARB air lockers????

jrose609 · 05-04-2009, 09:52 AM

bumper

rmuller · 05-04-2009, 10:06 AM

winch without a doubt.. all an ARB locker will do is allow you to get stuck in a harder place.

DeadHead86 · 05-04-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rmuller

winch without a doubt.. all an ARB locker will do is allow you to get stuck in a harder place.

True that

michaels · 05-04-2009, 10:10 AM

get air lockers and go with other trucks that have winches an/or can pull you out.

i've seen people use lockers far more than their winches...

stolenheron · 05-04-2009, 10:11 AM

i'd personally get the winch and bumper first...

michaels · 05-04-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stolenheron

i'd personally get the winch and bumper first...

if you're going out alone a lot, get the winch. otherwise, i would get the lockers. i'd get lockers first if i could go back...

DeadHead86 · 05-04-2009, 10:49 AM

Does anyone on here have air lockers put in that can tell me how much of a difference they make?

mudmonkey · 05-04-2009, 11:03 AM

Mud, Rock, Trail, Mall??? Where do you off road?- What tires do you have on?

Jupiter Rover · 05-04-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by michaels

get air lockers and go with other trucks that have winches an/or can pull you out.

i've seen people use lockers far more than their winches...

X2 Get the hardest most expensive mod done first. Lockers all the way.

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Originally Posted by DeadHead86

Does anyone on here have air lockers put in that can tell me how much of a difference they make?

With CDL they give you 100% traction. Enough said.

DeadHead86 · 05-04-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mudmonkey

Mud, Rock, Trail, Mall??? Where do you off road?- What tires do you have on?

Trails.... Mostly consisting of mud and sand. Unfortunatley no rock... I hate mud. Its such a pain in the ass.

DeadHead86 · 05-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Mixed reviews, but this is good. Keep um comin' guys, Im grateful for the advice.

Jupiter Rover · 05-04-2009, 12:21 PM

Do you go wheeling mostly by yourself? I always go with a friend and have yet to need a winch. Recovery straps work just fine.

Thor · 05-04-2009, 12:24 PM

I have both, or all 4. I use the ARB lockers more, but I've also done HD axles all about so I have confidence they will survive. I do tend not to push my luck and like to winch when I think I'm just going to beat the hell out of the truck trying to 'loud pedal' up some obstacle. I'd rather complete my journey.

I guess in the end, I'd do the winch & bumper first.

DeadHead86 · 05-04-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jupiter Rover

Do you go wheeling mostly by yourself? I always go with a friend and have yet to need a winch. Recovery straps work just fine.

I always wheel with others if possible, but to be honest, there have been quite a few times when I go with just my rig. When I do that I generally try and play it safe though.