Dirt Every Day FULL EPISODE | Junkyard Jeep Gets 40-Inch Tires & 1-Ton Axles-Episode 85

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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    The 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ that was rescued from a junkyard returns for bigger 1-ton axles and giant 40-inch tires. On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack watch as Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle transform their Junkyard Jeep into a trail monster, and then head to the desert with some other Jeepers to see how well it rockcrawls.
    #DirtEveryDay #Jeep #Wrangler

КОМЕНТАРІ • 403

  • @ChadLisonbee
    @ChadLisonbee 4 роки тому +3

    Talk about burning your fan base. 6.5 million subscribers and only 345,000 views in three months. These guys have pissed off all their fans so bad, nobody’s even watching the free episodes when they launch them. Good job motortrend. Bravo!

  • @jmoutdoors2983
    @jmoutdoors2983 5 років тому +53

    Videos like this are perfect for us broke people who prefer to buy old jeeps rather than pay to watch motortrend

  • @arussianasset3948
    @arussianasset3948 5 років тому +91

    I miss you Dave and Fred on You Tube. Thank you for the free show.

    • @ddd228
      @ddd228 4 роки тому +2

      When is Dave going to show us his R/C rock crawlers?

  • @bghouse2853
    @bghouse2853 5 років тому +611

    I will enjoy this free episode! But I still won’t be purchasing motor trend on demand :) thanks

    • @TTANA
      @TTANA 5 років тому +15

      Amen

    • @zachcoldwell7978
      @zachcoldwell7978 5 років тому +9

      They are running a one dollar per month special right now. I'm in for 12 bucks.

    • @bghouse2853
      @bghouse2853 5 років тому +7

      That’s actually a good deal. Still probably won’t do it but much better than the 8 or 9 a month it normally is

    • @ChopsMahone
      @ChopsMahone 5 років тому +11

      @@bghouse2853 its 4.99 a month bro dizzle

    • @TheMotorheadz
      @TheMotorheadz 5 років тому +6

      Bummer it’s not on UA-cam anymore but Its cheap and good content.

  • @AJvsEverything
    @AJvsEverything 5 років тому +63

    I love that these past 2 episodes have been back on UA-cam...and this build especially, since it's very much a budget minded junkyard parts centric build...I'd love to know what the total budget cost was, and hopefully you guys mention it by the end of the episode...

    • @nicholassbardella6045
      @nicholassbardella6045 5 років тому +3

      Johnny Cliche atleast 5 or 6 grand

    • @Steinsquatch
      @Steinsquatch 5 років тому +1

      This is a past episode from December of last year.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому +3

      @nicholas- they probably paid 5 or 6 grand for each axel

    • @thomassolmes8752
      @thomassolmes8752 5 років тому +1

      They paid almost 4 grand for the Jeep

    • @Erick-vr8ls
      @Erick-vr8ls 5 років тому +3

      @@getchasome6230 1500 tops for each

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 5 років тому +71

    Makes me miss the old days of free d.e.d

    • @benfarleyben
      @benfarleyben 4 роки тому

      HAHA DED. I still quote that all the time.

  • @embertrowbridge5629
    @embertrowbridge5629 5 років тому +20

    The Intro music brings back good memories of when episodes where free :(

  • @centralcoastcamper9631
    @centralcoastcamper9631 5 років тому +131

    Free Dirt Everyday just like the old days...…………...

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow 5 років тому

      There is still a free episode on the Motor Trend on Demand website every 4 weeks. (Using a desktop, or laptop computer)

  • @justinfee819
    @justinfee819 5 років тому +16

    Wish there were clean Jeep's like this in Michigan for projects.

    • @sgtsteve92
      @sgtsteve92 5 років тому +1

      Facebook a guy named Chris Fitzpatrick from Memphis mi

  • @AustrianAnarchy
    @AustrianAnarchy 5 років тому +93

    14:50 your motortrend commercial within a motortrend commercial got interrupted by a ... commercial! lol

  • @aquase
    @aquase 5 років тому +222

    I'm just here because its free.

    • @aquase
      @aquase 5 років тому +3

      Game Bred Duramax I know how it works. Wish they’d release them all 3 or 4 months later on UA-cam. Hit both markets that way.

    • @mrmidnight32
      @mrmidnight32 5 років тому +1

      Game Bred Duramax don’t forget when they had the contract with Netflix and had that revenue. Which is why they pulled all the old free episodes that were on this channel they sold to Netflix.

    • @dmairepatterson8725
      @dmairepatterson8725 4 роки тому

      Agreed

  • @stanbrown915
    @stanbrown915 4 роки тому +13

    Snobs at ultimate adventure, that jeep is cool.

  • @eggdashure
    @eggdashure 4 роки тому +6

    25:25 Fred: "Want me to spot?“ Just goes and sits in the shade! LOL

  • @dougbourdo2589
    @dougbourdo2589 5 років тому +3

    Your ability to do the kinds of "conversions" is incredible. Keep it up !!!

  • @mathewspencer4947
    @mathewspencer4947 5 років тому

    Isham is no joke for us modest jeepers. Made it up the last obstacle/waterfall in my YJ, last November at Panamint Valley days, then blew the rear driveshaft yoke apart in that v-cut left turn. Definitely looking forward to going back and beating that trail sometime soon.

  • @cloakdaggercustoms3903
    @cloakdaggercustoms3903 5 років тому +17

    Awesome that you guys are posting vids here again. Keep ‘em coming.

  • @jebwatson
    @jebwatson 5 років тому +6

    Aside from the 4.88's pretty sweet build. 40's would really benefit from 5.38's to get the power back to stock or a bit better than stock.

  • @badmofo350
    @badmofo350 5 років тому +21

    This show and roadkill were awesome.

    • @badmofo350
      @badmofo350 5 років тому +2

      @@mctigmctiggy1475 exactly

  • @jacobjesionek
    @jacobjesionek 5 років тому +15

    25:30 "You want me to spot" translates to: "I don't want to be in this Jeep anymore" 🤣

  • @hickoryridgefarms
    @hickoryridgefarms 5 років тому +7

    Bring this back to UA-cam!

  • @dadgarage7966
    @dadgarage7966 3 роки тому +1

    A major benefit of a spring-under setup is that it helps control axle wrap. Axle wrap likes to kill u-joints.

  • @dchachacha5663
    @dchachacha5663 5 років тому +6

    Thank you motortrend for finally freeing up some of these amazing guys content. Truly artisans. Moaaaaaar please =)

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow 5 років тому

      If you have a desktop, or laptop computer and live in the US (Or some other countries) You can watch episode 96 for free right now, on the Motor Trend on Demand website. (Episode 97 will be free this Monday, January 6th. Episode 98 will be free 4 weeks after that)

  • @rw895
    @rw895 4 роки тому

    Only reason I’d consider buying the subscription is to support Dave and Fred. Solid dudes.

  • @livinlite9549
    @livinlite9549 5 років тому +1

    Thanx Dave & Fred

  • @mistyjllo183
    @mistyjllo183 5 років тому +2

    I love you guys! Y’all inspired my Jeep purchase which subsequently lead to my husbands Jeep and on to our YT channel! Thank you for inspiring me to chase my adventure!

  • @justinfee819
    @justinfee819 5 років тому +4

    Love the Jeep it's a realistic budget build

  • @jasonrausch5183
    @jasonrausch5183 5 років тому +1

    Dirt Every Day is probably an awesome enough of a show to get me to buy your motor trend deal or whatever, this show is so rad. Really getting the itch for a trail rig again

  • @jdirthead
    @jdirthead 4 роки тому

    Love the name of the Jeep. Glad to know I'm not the only Dirthead around.

  • @ThexSolutionx
    @ThexSolutionx 5 років тому +9

    Keep up the full episodes!

  • @ryanebrecht5651
    @ryanebrecht5651 5 років тому +1

    Great episode. But the last thing this world needs is ANOTHER video subscription service.

  • @markharro8900
    @markharro8900 4 роки тому +10

    “The West wasn’t won on coil overs. “ 😂

  • @K3NnY_G
    @K3NnY_G 5 років тому +3

    4:08 - Just keep jumping to this and listen to that impact with your eyes closed.
    ... Lewd..

  • @cobrasvt347
    @cobrasvt347 4 роки тому +2

    Needs a bit more gear. I would of went with 5.13, 5.42, 5.67s. With 37s on my YJ and 5.42s on tons it’s better than factory ever thought about being power wise. 👍 laying a posi patch grabbing 2nd with 37s it runs 💪

  • @MrBillsfishin
    @MrBillsfishin 5 років тому +3

    Nice build! Lottery would be you two helping a viewer customize their own truck!

  • @Mr.XJ.96
    @Mr.XJ.96 5 років тому +4

    Hey Fred and Dave.....Yinz should come to the Bantam Hertiage Jeep Fest in Bulter Pa Birth Place of the Jeep.....June of 2020.

    • @inm101
      @inm101 5 років тому

      Here, here!

  • @RD1138
    @RD1138 4 роки тому

    i couldn't stop smiling the whole time. I love yjs

  • @vinnyc365
    @vinnyc365 5 років тому +3

    The Junkyard YJ used to be my favorite DED build. Until now.

    • @danieldavis5242
      @danieldavis5242 5 років тому

      I had a 1992 jeep wrangler from a junkyard ran like a top until a year later no oil pressure after going to haspin acres

    • @kurtwolford5801
      @kurtwolford5801 5 років тому

      daniel davis was it the sending unit?

    • @danieldavis5242
      @danieldavis5242 5 років тому

      No oil pressure I had a regular oil gauge on it no leaks and still stayed at zero at idle

  • @JTRSpartacus
    @JTRSpartacus 4 роки тому

    nice - 40's and tons. Did pretty darn well for a budget build. I love this show

  • @chrisaston2969
    @chrisaston2969 6 місяців тому

    Now that I own 3 jeeps I wish I learned the skills these guys have . I have to do the same thing to my axles on my 99 tj . It has a 35 and 30 and I want to offroad it more than it can handle

  • @dauskch941
    @dauskch941 5 років тому +5

    really like to see this channel like before, real video like this full episode. hope will be alot more video coming soon..

  • @isaiahgrube
    @isaiahgrube 5 років тому

    I miss this being free and I also like how they make it look easy as if it’s plug and play but they don’t show the hard tedious stuff like running brake lines and bleeding the brakes

  • @Gonecheenin
    @Gonecheenin 5 років тому +1

    Nicely done, but needs a rear anti-wrap bar bad - with a proper length anti-wrap that rear suspension woulda calmed down & you may have been able to get a smooth bump at & over that last climb.

  • @jasonaldenhaley1
    @jasonaldenhaley1 5 років тому +29

    7:15....Dave, Fred...I have a high 'pinion of you both 😉

  • @zekemchenry2368
    @zekemchenry2368 5 років тому

    JUNKYARD JEEPIN!!! Such a Rad Jeep! You guys rock!

  • @sethschueller3887
    @sethschueller3887 5 років тому +13

    I miss all the free episodes.

  • @25jaymar90
    @25jaymar90 5 років тому

    atlast a free episode of this show!

  • @cp-jc2784
    @cp-jc2784 5 років тому

    I am impressed that it still the same tires and rims as the original episode....

  • @Kickinpony66
    @Kickinpony66 5 років тому +10

    I'm patient and I wait for the FREE shows. :)

  • @OscarGonzoJim
    @OscarGonzoJim 5 років тому +1

    man i loved this show and roadkill

  • @spencercorey7046
    @spencercorey7046 5 років тому +2

    I listed my YJ for sale a week ago.... now this episode comes out and I remember why I don't want to sell it.

  • @stickshinkle
    @stickshinkle 5 років тому +1

    That jeep is neat. Mainly because of where you got it lol. You guys should do something with that red/white chevy sometime

  • @northmanlogging2769
    @northmanlogging2769 5 років тому +4

    I'll say it again, miss ya Fred and Dave Motortrend... your website sucks, put adds in the episodes all us gear heads will sit through em.

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow 5 років тому

      If you don't like the website, or the mobile app, if you have Amazon Prime, you can pay the extra $5 for Motortrend on Prime.

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 9 місяців тому

    As allways Dave's fab work is on point. 🤟😎

  • @bartonmd
    @bartonmd 5 років тому +1

    Correction. A locker doesn't send the same power to both tires, it just makes them turn the same speed, regardless of the power applied. An open diff sends the same amount of torque to both tires, limited by the lower traction tire. If the lower traction tire can only plant 20lbs of force, it'll only apply 20lbs of force to the side with more traction.

  • @tedcalouri2694
    @tedcalouri2694 5 років тому +1

    Enjoyed the episode. I will happily watch ad supported content but I cut the cable for a reason. Dirt every day was one of those shows that let me give the cable company the middle finger... then MTOD came out and tried to become the cable company...

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow 5 років тому

      You can still watch the 3rd latest episode for free every 4 weeks on the Motor Trend on Demand website. However, you have to use a desktop, or laptop computer.

  • @brycepittmon7876
    @brycepittmon7876 4 роки тому +5

    Missed the days where I would binge watch dirt everyday for FREE

  • @jamieduckworth5946
    @jamieduckworth5946 5 років тому +2

    I have MT on my TV but never watch it. I watch UA-cam so it's the only time I watch it. Lol

  • @joshuanewman1234
    @joshuanewman1234 5 років тому +5

    The only full episode released anymore is just an ad for your ad trip

  • @johnvon9268
    @johnvon9268 4 роки тому +1

    Would love to have 1 tons under my YJ, great build...

  • @nick63660
    @nick63660 Рік тому

    Bring back Dirt Every Day!

  • @ddd228
    @ddd228 4 роки тому

    Even though HUGE tires are heavy, they are easy to mount!

  • @forestsparks6143
    @forestsparks6143 4 роки тому +1

    Did they successfully swap in the JKR transfer case? They didn’t mention it after it showed up.

  • @travisbaird9243
    @travisbaird9243 4 роки тому

    Great episode. Thanks!

  • @capitalseaboard9606
    @capitalseaboard9606 5 років тому +2

    Commercials upon commercials upon commercials

  • @theirishaxe9405
    @theirishaxe9405 5 років тому +30

    That guy said this Jeep wasnt good enough then he gets stuck and the crappy Jeep didn't

    • @niks983
      @niks983 5 років тому +7

      Crappy-jeep is a oxymoron

    • @gs6810
      @gs6810 4 роки тому +1

      @@niks983 no it isn't.

    • @niks983
      @niks983 4 роки тому +2

      @@gs6810 fer sure it definitely is man, haven't you ever watched any recovery videos?
      It's usually a POS looking xj pulling out a expensive rig.

    • @freebirthfreddy
      @freebirthfreddy 4 роки тому +3

      That dude seems like a prick

  • @ianfosbrook8406
    @ianfosbrook8406 5 років тому +1

    are we ever gunna see a update on the blue crewcab OBS Ford monster truck ???? that beauty needs to be refeatured on a episode SOON....

    • @jwoodsrt
      @jwoodsrt 5 років тому

      Fred sold it. Pretty sure they sold this Jeep after this episode too

    • @ianfosbrook8406
      @ianfosbrook8406 5 років тому

      @@jwoodsrt NOOOOOOOO....well thats sad end to that project... i thought they said they wouldnt sell it...

    • @jwoodsrt
      @jwoodsrt 5 років тому +1

      Right? The F354 and Junkyard YJ were a couple of my favorites

  • @estearagon9199
    @estearagon9199 3 роки тому

    The best Jeep , YJ!!!

  • @medevilmonkey
    @medevilmonkey 5 років тому +7

    "the heater works" you're in the middle of the desert lol

    • @jaredlipe171
      @jaredlipe171 5 років тому +7

      Desert gets cold at night

    • @kshepthedrummer
      @kshepthedrummer 5 років тому

      With no roof or doors 😂

    • @DoPeTz
      @DoPeTz 5 років тому

      It was 32 degrees the other day in Phoenix and it was 39 degrees that same morning in Chicago where I used to live, it's crazy man. When the desert gets hot, it gets hot. When it get's cold, it's cold!

  • @neilvetter662
    @neilvetter662 5 років тому

    Bring back dirt every once in awhile

  • @donniestephens5391
    @donniestephens5391 5 років тому +6

    I'd love to have the tires you took off that jeep for mine lol

  • @kdigiacomo
    @kdigiacomo 5 років тому +4

    Milestar is giving all these off-road channels Patagonia MT tires for free like crazy. Free advertising I guess.

  • @JheregJAB
    @JheregJAB 5 років тому +1

    I'll watch this here on UA-cam in the hopes that you'll bring your content back here.

  • @cyrusthegreat3553
    @cyrusthegreat3553 5 років тому +1

    MORE FREE EPISODES

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow 5 років тому

      You can watch free episodes of most of the Former UA-cam shows on the Motor Trend on Demand website every 4 weeks. (Using a desktop, or laptop computer. New episodes are usually released every Monday)

  • @GaryLordsWayMinistry
    @GaryLordsWayMinistry 4 роки тому

    Need big enough motor to pull those bigger tires as well. Unless you do not like using low gear all the time. But on the road days that would suck wouldn't it? You would think with that much room for added height they could've found a way to keep the steering tie rod from being in front of the front axle so it wouldn't get beat up on the rocks and end up making the tires point in from one another after getting bend on the rocks.

  • @andrewprina931
    @andrewprina931 5 років тому +6

    And there hasn’t been a new episode of roadkill garage in months

  • @lepus6511
    @lepus6511 Рік тому

    cracking up watching dave get beat up on that ledge

  • @jorge4087
    @jorge4087 5 років тому +1

    Love the simplicity of this build! I actually have the same very similar. But did you guys do anything for steering? I can’t turn 41s with a locker. My steering assist is not working properly? How did this jeep turn with stock steering? Love the show thanks!

  • @zukmat3461
    @zukmat3461 5 років тому +1

    I would get a motortrend subscription if it wasn't geolocked in New Zealand. Any chance it wont be in the future?

  • @ElChipper
    @ElChipper 2 роки тому

    Favorite episode of DED

  • @myanime101
    @myanime101 5 років тому +1

    What's ironic is this show would probably make way more money showing it for free on UA-cam with add sence and sponsors then the very few people that have motor trend subscriptions

    • @TheFouledplug
      @TheFouledplug 5 років тому +1

      Scott Babcock how many people have motor trend subscriptions? You mentioned very few..how do you know?

    • @myanime101
      @myanime101 5 років тому +1

      @@TheFouledplug there reach on UA-cam would be far greater no matter what that is obvious

  • @dominiqueleblanc2193
    @dominiqueleblanc2193 5 років тому +1

    Who thinks Tube-sock needs to go on ultimate adventures?

  • @4-WHEEL-DRIVE
    @4-WHEEL-DRIVE 5 років тому

    YOU GUYS FORGOT THE ROCK SLIDERS , NICE JEEP YJ AFTER ALL , SWEET

  • @jayalexander9155
    @jayalexander9155 5 років тому +2

    Great show guys sorry not willing to pay to watch your shows there is too much free on UA-cam, you do have a great show if I was willing to pay for TV I would watch your show, ask your advertisers to do the paying and many of us would watch your show

  • @JayDee-bz2ge
    @JayDee-bz2ge 5 років тому +1

    Some custom links (I've used shocks) to dampen axle wrap makes most of that brain rattling drive train hammering go away. Wind the spring, & POP it loose ! hmmm?

  • @boosteddiesel1697
    @boosteddiesel1697 5 років тому

    I would love to have a Jeep like this.

  • @DeadHelper23
    @DeadHelper23 3 роки тому +1

    Only reason i stopped was cause of the app. They seemed yo be doing just fine before with sponsor and youtube revenue.

  • @destro513
    @destro513 5 років тому

    I love this. I think I'll cancel my amazon prime and get this.

    • @MellowYe77ow
      @MellowYe77ow 5 років тому +1

      If you want to keep Prime, you can pay the extra $5 a month, and watch them on Prime as well. (Through Motortrend on Prime)

  • @skookumbuilds3282
    @skookumbuilds3282 3 роки тому

    I have motortrend but its more satisfying watching it here

  • @OutBackSmallEngine
    @OutBackSmallEngine 5 років тому +2

    Appsolultly love this show. But 2 free full episodes ?? I guess Motor Trend TV isn’t doing as well as expected.

    • @jonasthemovie
      @jonasthemovie 5 років тому

      Graham Oldreive Full, not free

    • @twomstone_17
      @twomstone_17 5 років тому

      @@jonasthemovie they are free. I never paid for them.

    • @jonasthemovie
      @jonasthemovie 5 років тому

      Connor Twomey Did you have an ad before the video? Maybe in video?

  • @nicholasbaldwin1674
    @nicholasbaldwin1674 5 років тому +3

    Should have put 538 gears and not 488

  • @mrjet3508
    @mrjet3508 5 років тому +3

    The feeling you must get when a free episode on UA-cam gets more views than your paid for app

  • @bajaclaws
    @bajaclaws 5 років тому +3

    You know it's important to have a Jeep in Los Angeles. That front wheel drive is crucial when it starts to snow on Rodeo Drive.

    • @s_wggns
      @s_wggns 5 років тому +4

      STEEL RESERVE

  • @YellowScubadiver
    @YellowScubadiver 5 років тому +1

    bring motortrend back to youtube!

  • @gex69ca
    @gex69ca 5 років тому

    thank you

  • @helvetesfonster900
    @helvetesfonster900 5 років тому +19

    " We want some variety." Almost everything is an R2.8 Cummins or a JK/JKU, so yea tons of variety.

    • @AndrewAMartin
      @AndrewAMartin 5 років тому +5

      This year in Alaska, they had International Scouts, a Dodge Ram, a Jeep TJ or LJ Wrangler, as well as newer JKs & JLs so they did have a pretty good variety.

    • @helvetesfonster900
      @helvetesfonster900 5 років тому +1

      @@AndrewAMartin I totally agree with you about the 2019 Ultimate Adventure. That was pretty cool.

    • @donewhiskey
      @donewhiskey 4 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewAMartin Anything Toyota or Nissan or Land Rover or BMW or

    • @AndrewAMartin
      @AndrewAMartin 4 роки тому +1

      @@donewhiskey Maybe a Taco or two? I honestly don't remember, you're better off checking out the video yourself...

    • @donewhiskey
      @donewhiskey 4 роки тому +1

      @@AndrewAMartin No, I mean I would like to see some serious variety.

  • @marklewis3090
    @marklewis3090 5 років тому +1

    You're right I never take anything used on a trail I have to have the most expensive beautiful-looking Jeep so I'm the best looking man out there....lmfao

  • @classicfords8171
    @classicfords8171 5 років тому +3

    I Wait for the free episode every time, because I still don’t want to by motor trend on demand

    • @jonasthemovie
      @jonasthemovie 5 років тому

      Classic fords It is a full episode. Not a free episode.

  • @jdenmark1287
    @jdenmark1287 5 років тому +4

    I think they found the limitation of those cheaper tires

  • @rwilliamjacob
    @rwilliamjacob 5 років тому +1

    You mean that you can bold a 241r to an ax15 with out an adapter?

  • @Slider68
    @Slider68 5 років тому

    Detroit Lockers do NOT send power equally to both sides at all times. Power equals Torque x RPM and a Detroit Locker allows up to 100% of the torque and power to go to the wheel with traction and 0% of the torque to the wheel with no traction.
    So Detroit Lockers:
    1. Allow up to 100% of the torque and power to go to the wheel with traction. This means that even if 1 wheel is completely off the ground, instead of that wheel spinning rapidly it just spins at the same speed as the wheel on the ground and the wheel on the ground gets all of the torque, driving you forwards (or reverse if you're in reverse).
    2. Ensure the wheel RPM is at least the same as the ring gear's RPM. A Detroit has essentially a ratcheting system built in that allows a wheel to spin faster than the ring gear, but not slower. When a wheel spin faster than the ring gear (like when going around a corner when there is good traction and the outside wheel spins faster than the inside wheel due to it taking a longer path) you can actually hear the clicking of the ratchet system. So going around a corner without "gunning it" you will hear this fairly quiet "click", "click", "click"... until you straighten out.
    3. Similar to how you can change direction of a ratchet to tighten and loosen bolts, a Detroit Locker's ratcheting system can also change direction. The way it works is when you shift from a forward gear (like Drive) to a reverse gear (like Reverse) there is a bit of "slop" in the Detroit Locker (the ring gear rotates slightly without either of the axle shafts or wheels turning). This slop isn't actually slop, but it is how the Detroit switches the ratchet direction. One of the downsides to this is you will hear a bit of a "clunk" when you switch from drive to reverse and vice versa.
    4. Every now and then Detroit Lockers will be 1/2way between the forward ratcheting direction and the reverse ratcheting direction while you go around a corner (or are off-roading on rough terrain). When this happens you'll sometimes here a horrible and very loud "SNAP" sound as the ratchet pops between directions. Luckily, although it sounds like total destruction has occurred, Detroit Lockers seem to be able to handle these "Snaps" without damage. My truck is running Detroit's (and 4.88:1 gears) in both the front and rear and I've heard that loud "SNAP" probably 100's of times without any sign of damage.
    I'm actually running a Dana 60 in the front and a GM Corporate 14 bolt "full floater" in the rear of my Chevy K20 (just like they installed in this Jeep) and I have to agree with them that this is an awesome combination if you want a strong, reliable setup with excellent off-road functionality. I used to break axle components, but in 1998 I installed the Dana 60 and it has been rock stolid reliable ever since.