And if so are there computer/traction control issues. Please include your pics and stories. Thanks in advance

 

A front locker with a IFS is a recipe for it to puke its guts out the first time you flip the switch

I think the H2 had a front locker and it was notorious for leaving front end parts all over the trail. You might not find too many on here with a front locker- but I jumped in to sub just out of curiosity

You'd need to- at the very least- really beef up your tie rods, and possibly half shafts too. RCV makes direct bolt on half shafts that are supposedly equal to or better than a solid axle conversion. RPG has some tie rod replacements. Gotta be a way to do it.

 

I figured it wouldn't be easy. If the demand was high enough, maybe an aftermarket would sell an entire "kit." I don't suppose the dodge power wagon has problems spewing parts, but then again it was made to be equipped with lockers. Thanks for the reply, maybe a vendor will chime in with ideas and a parts list?

 

The power wagon has a solid front axle so it can handle a locker.

 

You would have to be absolutely sure that there was very little traction at the time you were actuating it. Otherwise like stated above parts will be all over the trail.

It would be good for sand or something like that.

 

Wish I could be more help- it was briefly discussed a while ago but died off quickly. I'd like to see this resurrected and see what comes up. A vendor with some part numbers would be great.
I started looking into the cost vs benefit a while ago- which led me to the RCV shafts and new tie rods and steering linkage etc, and at the end of the day- it was so wallet-crushing, I stopped looking. $3000 just for the half shaft pair alone, and that wasn't even taking into consideration the new guts for the diff and the fact that it still may not be as reliable as a solid axle even after all of that money!

Good luck on your search! I will keep this thread subscribed.

 

Nice idea, an LSD would be sweet too. Too bad I'd have to add one to the rear as well

 

I think I read that the 2013 raptor had a LSD type setup in the front. I could see why they would reserve it for the raptor, so anyone who wants it has to buy the highest end model. Maybe someday they will all have the option.

 

Yup, would be pretty sweet if it was an option. I'm sure someone either makes one or could make one

 

I'd venture to say that 99.9% of the people on here would have no use for a front locker. I spend A LOT of time off the beaten path. If one is ever in a place with their F150 where they feel like they truly need a front locker, they shouldn't be there in their F150...unless its a purpose built rock crawler or off road buggy.