Valid Point. I did research and found out that same thing. I’d love to throw all the parts at it and make it bulletproof but my wallet is already hurting with this SAS with some unexpected costs so I’d like to wait on an axle upgrade if possible. I don’t plan to wheel it that hard. I do have a front lunchbox but only 33’s, 4.88’s, and stock case so i should be okay.
Thoughts on the marlin 27 spline birfs? And would it be dumb to get only one?
When it comes to axle longevity:
(1) Lunchbox Locker = bad
(2) 33s = good
(3) 4.88s = good
(4) stock case = bad (if you're actually wheeling it hard)
If you stay off the rocks and wheel smart you can probably survive with the front locker. I ran Moab with 33s and a front limited-slip, but I did have 4.70 t-case gearing.
If you can get a stock replacement cheap, that's what I'd suggest.
