Now this is going to create some confusion, that because although the statements of concern with the use of a locked rear on ones' "street driver" are absolutely correct, but the experienced as perceived difficulties have a lot to do with the adaptability of the driver to these new and different characteristics. For example, I had an F350 4 X 4 that I took off-road on the weekends and participated quite aggressively in competition and/or just for fun and I came to realize it was important to have all four wheels participating at all times no matter what the relationships the tires might experience with the topography and with this understanding the choices then were clear, I needed "Detroit Locker"s (front & rear, but these were rather expensive
), or the other more cost effective option was the "Lincoln-Locker" approach!
After the conversion to the locked rear (yep, "Lincoln-Lockers" front & rear
), on the street (as this was also my daily driver), I experienced little difficulty, as a matter of fact since I was nearly always clowning around, drifting (ya, before it became a sport
), 180's & 360 degree spins (yep, in a one-ton four wheel drive; and it sure does use up a lot of real estate in doing so!
), I found that the chassis was more consistent it it's movements and I had better control in practicing these antics.
So my point is, yes it's going to require greater diligence in operation with the locked rear, but depending on the operator and the environment it might not be all bad!
Well,............. except the tire wear situation!
Scott.