I'd like a front locker, just not in a Dana 30

[Jeep dad]

Not high but would like to be lol

 

[Flynlo]

Check out jeep mopar parts you can do a new not used rubicon 44 for about 2400 . That what i just done on my sons welding in some gusset and rock slide outer housing will be in it for about 2700 all said and done no its not a pro rock . but put you with locker in front and a strong axle .
add a arb later with cvc axles and you in for 4700 but only if you break it .

Thanks for the thought but if I ordered a Mopar Dana it would be the J8 axle housing (The HD Rubicon Replacement Axle/Military Axle housing). Its still a Dana 44 and has thicker tubes but I think it retains the standard C's which would need to be gusseted. Adding an ARB, gears, carrier and axles I think I would be in it for around $3,000, which isn't a bad option. For another $1,000ish I would be all in on the PR44.