ditto on what bob said.dont weld the front unless you know all the problems that will arise and are ready and willing to deal with it.i pearsonly love mine being locked but on hard serfaces
it is hell to turn but in dirt and mud it is fine,but the traction is amaizing.but a lsd in the front would probaly be a very happy medium between open and locked.

87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...