And it'll only want to go straight ahead in 4wd.... that is until you break the welds and destroy the diff. This is always a bad idea unless it's for a 1 use derby type event.
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1990 F150 4x4 XLT X-Cab 5.0, 3.55LS, Comp XE264HR-14, Flowtech LT's to 3" single, FRPP Mass Air Conversion, TweecerRT with BE, Innovate LC-1 wideband O2
Ditto to Conanski's post. Other than cost, what's wrong with a locker? They are less expensive in the long run considering how quickly you will end up replacing the differential components anyway.
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1993 Bronco XLT 5.0, E4OD (at the moment)
1992 F-150 XLT 4.9, M5 (at the moment)
NO NO NO, very bad ju-ju... Won't turn. I did that to an old Nissan 4x4 mini years ago and blew the diff into little chunks. Did I mention it won't turn? (!)
The diff. is there for a reason, try turning all the tires at the same speed always and you'll not only break the diff. you'll also wear your tires way faster. The locker works temporarily (when needed) and only in soft terrain.
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1993 Special Edition Bronco (EB equivalent)
5.0lt V8, E4OD Auto
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People run spools without breaking the diff. This would be no differnt. My locker (lock right) is so tight, it is basicly locked all the time. It does suck on dry pavement. But it will turn and I havent broken anything in the diff. I dont lock the wheels on dry pavement. So it has no effect on tire ware. Understand, I'm not recomending this, but it can be done. Depending what hes using it for, it may be fine.
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90' Bronco, 351, MSD Ign., SS 3" exhaust,
38" x 15.50 R15 Dirt Grips, 14" x 15" Alcoa wheels
6" lift w/ cutout flares, 40 gal. fuel tank
F diff - lockright locker, 4.88's
R diff - Powertrax locker, 4.88's
Cast diff cover w/ carrier braces
Rear full float axles, truss, Above spring traction bars
I still wouldn't recommend it for the front. You have three u-joints in the TTB axle that you are abusing along with the differential and tire wear issues. Even a very tight locker will give up its hold when the rpm differential between inside and outside tires is high enough to warrant it. I realize that money can be a concern but if you weigh the cost of a locker against the cost of the repairs you will end up having to do, there just isn't a good reason to do this to a front axle. My $0.02
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1993 Bronco XLT 5.0, E4OD (at the moment)
1992 F-150 XLT 4.9, M5 (at the moment)
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