M35A2 Dif Locks

[nicholasktu]

I have a bone stock M35A2 that I use around the farm for hauling brush, firewood, etc. How would putting ARB lockers on the back axles and a detroit locker on the front work? I've seen some say a detroit ratchet locker is fine on a front axle because when the transfer case is disengaged it lets the wheels turn independently. Can anyone confirm that?

Otherwise I might just put ARBs in all three, expensive though. I don't plan to put lockout hubs on the front axles, and I'm keeping it manual steering.

 

[gringeltaube]

How would putting ARB lockers on the back axles and a detroit locker on the front work?

I see no problem with that combo - other than cost.
But if you ever considered switching to wide radials like on the A3, try that first.

 

[nicholasktu]

I see no problem with that combo - other than cost.
But if you ever considered switching to wide radials like on the A3, try that first.

The tires and wheels might be more expensive than all three ARBs lol. But I like the original tires, readily available as well. I will be removing the dif center sections on all three to replace bearings and seals anyway.