Jeep Walkaround | Do You Really Need Lockers?

My Jeep Wrangler 2013 Sport 4 door walkaround. Want to make this video to document the mods I currently have before I make some changes this winter. Also talk about.... Do you really need lockers? I've had no lockers for the past four years and have done the majority of the difficult trails in Colorado with no major issues.
Brands used: Clayton offroad for the lift kit and control arms, Fox shocks, Steer Smarts, Apex Designs, American Adventure Lab, Iceco

[@jeepinbanditrider]

You CAN get by without them, but the lockers make trails "easy" mode. By extension, this helps reduce trail erosion, a win for the community at large, and wear and tear on your vehicle. A set, or even one locker, would have done more for your off-road capability than the sum of your current mods. I've ran some of the trails you mention in a mostly stock XJ on 29s with a front locker, for instance. No winch needed. Line choice is a huge deal even with lockers.

[@DirtPlease]

Totally agree which is why I’m about to install an ARB air locker in the rear. My friend driving a rubicon 4 door on 33s took a lot of the same lines as me with lockers on. Doubt I would have made it without winching if I was on 33s no lift. Thanks for the comment

[@chuckisbusy]

Nice build. Did you measure your down travel on the front axle ? So u don’t destroy the apex autolynx…

[@DirtPlease]

I have not measured. Before I bought them their sales team recommended I buy their longer version. Their smaller size they said is for no lift/very small lift. I’m happy I did that because I’m going taller now anyways… thanks for the comment