{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"698: Which Locker is Right for You? Mud, Sand, Snow, Rock & More","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/698-which-locker-is-right-for-you-mud-sand-snow-rock-more","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/ins.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/698-Lockers.mp3","description":"\nHappy 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.\nWe 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.\nA few things we covered this week before the main discussion: https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/460-lockers/\n**Gift Box Month** — April is gift box month. You’ve got until April 30th to get in, upgrade your tier, or get out. We’re not giving refunds after the month closes, so now’s the time. Sign up over at irate4x4.com.\n**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.\n**Reviews** — Every 50 reviews, we give away an Onyx Elite membership and a swag pack. Once we hit 900 reviews, the next grand prize is a $1,000+ MORRFlate package — and yes, we’re planning to include the new project in that one. More on that soon.\nPrevious locker episode: 460: Lockers Before Lockers: \nSnailTrail4x4 Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops.\nGroup Buy for the Devos LightRanger 500We reached out to Devos, and they are in. Here’s how the discount tiers work:\n\n10 people → 15% off (~$60/light)\n20 people → 20% off (~$56/light)\n30+ people → 25% off (~$52/light)\n\nThese retail at $70. To get in, just send us your email and how many units you want. You can email us at jimmy@snailtrail4x4.com or tyler@snailtrail4x4.com, or DM us on Instagram. Deadline: April 30th. Want to learn more about the LightRanger 500? Click Here: https://www.devosoutdoor.com/products/lightranger-500\nMORRFlate 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!\nCall us and leave us a VOICEMAIL!!!\nWe want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169.\n4Wheel Underground has all the suspension parts you need to take your off-road rig from leaf springs to a performance suspension system. We just ordered our kits for Kermit and Samantha and are looking forward to getting them. The ordering process was quite simple, and after answering the questionnaire, we ensured we got the correct and best-fitting kits for our vehicles. If you want to level up your suspension game, check out 4Wheel Underground.\nSnailTrail4x4 Podcast is brought to you by all of our peeps over at irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Always, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those who support us! We couldn’t do it without you guys (and gals!)!\nSnailSquad Monthly Giveaway\nFor the Month of April, we are giving away Gift Boxes. Its Gift Box month and two luck indiviuals will win a one of our gift boxs. These are jam packed with goodies from tools to whiskey smokers. They are always different and always random. If you want a chance to win, sign up for the Giveaway Tier on Irate4x4\nCongrats 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. 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