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Joe Z · 03-07-2018, 08:14 PM

I agree with you on the bumper if there's no law explicitly banning it then there's no reason to worry. In my area as long as it's not wooden or missing entirely it's legal but just a county over (10 miles) you don't even need a bumper at all.

As to the diff you can always try a lunchbox locker. They're fairly cheap and although I've never personally used them I've hear good things about them from friends as long as you're not worried about the loud engagement noises and poor on road handling. They seem to last longer in mild wheeling than a welded diff. I don't know about how well they hold up in real harsh wheeling but some other members might be able to help you with better info.

03-07-2018, 08:14 PM	#11
Joe Z Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Plymouth Pa Posts: 94	Re: New to me 87 and introduction I agree with you on the bumper if there's no law explicitly banning it then there's no reason to worry. In my area as long as it's not wooden or missing entirely it's legal but just a county over (10 miles) you don't even need a bumper at all. As to the diff you can always try a lunchbox locker. They're fairly cheap and although I've never personally used them I've hear good things about them from friends as long as you're not worried about the loud engagement noises and poor on road handling. They seem to last longer in mild wheeling than a welded diff. I don't know about how well they hold up in real harsh wheeling but some other members might be able to help you with better info.