locking hubs and differentials

[currupt4130]

i know this is probably i simple and obvious question to most guys but i dont know it so im going to ask it, if i wanted to lock up my front end with lockers, do i need a locker in my differential or just locking hubs or either or, or what, its always confused me to death so any help and explanations would be more than appreciated, thanks

 

[odjeep]

You would actually need a locker in the differential. Locking hubs just lock the hub to the axle where as a locker in the differential gives u positive traction. If you put a locker in the front you wouldnt need locking hubs if you have the front disconnect axle which came with the jeep as long as u have the locking mechanism hooked up independently from the transfer case http://home.earthlink.net/~stevenschreiber/cabledis.htm or you could do a locking hub conversion http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/ProductDetail.asp?ProductSKU=38006 although the hub conversion could probably be done for a fraction of the cost that 4wd wants.
Hope this helps.

od