‘16 Express Locker options?

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I have a 2016 Express Hemi 4x4 CC with 3:21 gears and open rear differential.

What are my options for lockers or limited slip kits that will be minimally invasive as far as install goes but will be reliable and good for the daily commute?

I’ve got a 2.5” lift and 35x12.50R20 Tires and I’m sick of the one wheel peel every time I stomp on it to cross a busy intersection or just because I wanna go now. I figure at least having both tires under torque would reduce some of the unintentional tire spin. Especially in the rain.
 

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I have a 2016 Express Hemi 4x4 CC with 3:21 gears and open rear differential.

What are my options for lockers or limited slip kits that will be minimally invasive as far as install goes but will be reliable and good for the daily commute?

I’ve got a 2.5” lift and 35x12.50R20 Tires and I’m sick of the one wheel peel every time I stomp on it to cross a busy intersection or just because I wanna go now. I figure at least having both tires under torque would reduce some of the unintentional tire spin. Especially in the rain.

I run the mopar LSD and just recently upgraded to 4.56 gears. It's an amazing combination!
 

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I would do a selectable locker if you can. They are a bit more but can be turned off or on by a switch or cable


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I run the mopar LSD and just recently upgraded to 4.56 gears. It's an amazing combination!


Do you have any more information about where to buy the LSD and gears? I didn’t know gear sets for the ram were available.
 
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I would do a selectable locker if you can. They are a bit more but can be turned off or on by a switch or cable


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I’d love to but it’s out of the budget. I spent $500 plus installation for the Detroit locker I had in my Jeep.
 

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You can buy the lsd from Moe's , but then you will be using a clutch type posie .
Or you can get a truetrack locker for more money but a much better unit.
Read on here that Moe's was putting together a kit with everything you need to put a trutrak in your truck.
 
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You can buy the lsd from Moe's , but then you will be using a clutch type posie .
Or you can get a truetrack locker for more money but a much better unit.
Read on here that Moe's was putting together a kit with everything you need to put a trutrak in your truck.

Thank you, I’ll look in to it.
 

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The easiest thing to do is a "lunchbox locker", which fits into your open differential without the need to reset the gears. Look up powertrax, 'no-slip', etc. With any mechanical talent you could probably do it yourself.

I've had one in two of my vehicles, a little loud when it locks/unlocks, but excellent traction and the low $ choice.
 
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The easiest thing to do is a "lunchbox locker", which fits into your open differential without the need to reset the gears. Look up powertrax, 'no-slip', etc. With any mechanical talent you could probably do it yourself.

I've had one in two of my vehicles, a little loud when it locks/unlocks, but excellent traction and the low $ choice.


I’ve thought about those. The Detroit I had in my Cherokee clicked around turns. I’m sure I could do the install I just wasn’t sure how reliable they would be vs an oem LSD.


What axle is the rear end?
 

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