Strong, easy, AND cheap? Surely that’s a typo! As it turns out, lunchbox lockers don’t have to be a compromise on strength, and they can actually get even easier to install! TORQ Masters Industries has been developing their TORQ Locker design for use in more and more axle applications, and we had a chance to test out their newest addition, the TORQ Locker for the Chrysler/Jeep 29 spline 8.25 rear axle. Being a C-Clip axle this is a bit of a variation on the installation found in say a Dana 30 or Dana 44 application. We’ve been super impressed with the functionality of the locker, stick around to the end for a review on wet and dry on-road handling, and some serious off road testing.
To recap: It’s the strongest lunchbox style locker design out there, it’s super easy to install, it costs less than $400–AND my favorite part: it’s MADE IN THE USA by people who stand behind their product.
To get more specs and order a TORQ for your 8.25: https://www.torqmasters.com/torq_locker_chrysler_8_25
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Great stuff. Quick question before i place the order, u mentioned that for a daily is better to do it in the front, Would it destroy my mud tires since they front tires turn left and right all the time or would it be better in the rear since they dont turn as much??? And since im here, how do u like them skyjackers 8000? I need shocks asap skyjackers 8000 or max black?
Thanks bud
I have a 1998 jeep zj 5.9 limited and I did the 241 t case swap I was wondering if this locker will work with my jeep
The Torq kit does not come with a new center pin, is this ever a problem? Some other kits do include a new center pin. Not sure why the difference in kit components.
is your jeep a daily driver or just take it out during snow and mud? I'm working on my moms XJ 1990 jeep lerado with 8.25 rear that is a daily driver . I was thinking of a limited slip especially for tight cornering
Great straightforward video. Are you in Oregon by chance?
Great video. Thank you. It has been a year, how are the lockers holding up. My XJ is 90% daily drive and 10% off-road. Can a lunchbox locker perform well in both environments?
A 4×4 without lockers is a 2 wheel drive when you need 4 wheel drive the most.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the video! I watched this about a dozen times before I set out to install mine. It came in super handy!
Ordering mine now… Thanks!!
how is it holding up a year later?
I have a 2000 xj. Can you daily drive these things with these installed front and rear?
Interesting very interesting
I wish I could try them all out but since I can't im still going to go with the sure thing .for me thats arb air lockers .
Hey quick question for you. I have a 99 xj on 33s. Its a daily driver with light trail use and also doubles as a beach buggy in soft sand. I was thinking of upgrading to a locker, or limited slip. If you were to upgrade, would you do the front or rear first? And what would you put in the axles?
Any of the problems with lockers on the streets/highways when turning or hitting the gas like before? Are they just as noisy?