Happy Monday, everybody. This week, Tyler and I are getting into lockers — specifically, which locker is actually best for the situation you’re in. We covered the basics back in episode 460, so if you’re brand new to this stuff, go check that one out first. Today we’re going deeper: we ran through the main use cases — mud, sand, snow, rock crawling, high-speed Baja-style, and more — and debated which locker type wins in each one.
We covered all six categories: open diff, limited slip/Posi-Trac, mechanical auto-lockers (Detroit, Grizzly), slow-speed selectables (e-lockers, OX), high-speed selectables (air lockers like ARB), and spools/welded diffs. It got a little heated on the mud section right out of the gate, which is why we just started recording. You’ll hear it.
A few things we covered this week before the main discussion: https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/460-lockers/
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**Monthly Giveaway** — This month, we’re giving away two gift boxes. Same items everyone else is getting — but you’d want duplicates of this stuff, trust me. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to enter.
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Previous locker episode: 460: Lockers Before Lockers:
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Group Buy for the Devos LightRanger 500
We reached out to Devos, and they are in. Here’s how the discount tiers work:
10 people → 15% off (~$60/light)
20 people → 20% off (~$56/light)
30+ people → 25% off (~$52/light)
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MORRFlate Giveaway at 900 Reviews on Apple Podcast. But our next giveaway is when we reach 800 reviews; we are giving away an OnX Elite Membership. We will also give away an OnX Elite membership when we get to 850. However, when we reach 900 Reviews, we are teaming up with MORRFlate for a $1000 MF Product Giveaway. Go over to Apple Podcasts to leave your review now and become eligible to win. Congratulations to A13XMONT, who won a set of tires from Yokohama Tire!
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SnailSquad Monthly Giveaway
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Congrats to Roger Lutz on March’s Giveaway. We gave away the new Devos LightRanger500. This little light is jam-packed with features, from red, orange, and white lights to a motion sensor. It would be perfect for inside a tent, under a canopy, or just general use around the vehicle. If you want a chance to win, sign up for the Giveaway Tier on Irate4x4
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