Powr lok sources?
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Powr lok sources?
Ok, so (thanks to a few people) have been pretty well swayed to a powr lok for the front end of my rig-to-be. The problem...I have thick gears, so I need a 4.10 & down case for a D60. Not only am I pissed at JBG, but they don't have them anyway. So does anyone have any ideas where I could maybe find one? I've looked all over the Internet and keep finding trac lok diffs, or $500 powr loks.
If I can't find one, Ima jus say screw it and go open for a little while til I can scrape $$$ together for a selectable locker. Any suggestions/tips/advice? I know of eatons e-locker, ARB, and the almighty OX unit (prolly my first choice of the three, as well). Thanks fellers
If I can't find one, Ima jus say screw it and go open for a little while til I can scrape $$$ together for a selectable locker. Any suggestions/tips/advice? I know of eatons e-locker, ARB, and the almighty OX unit (prolly my first choice of the three, as well). Thanks fellers
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Mostly bc they lock up under throttle, LSD is a little easier on parts while turning. This will be primarily be a trail rig that will see it's share of mud. Also, if I'm gonna shell out the extra $$$ for a locker, why not go full gusto?
I'll humor you, though. What kinds of lockers are worth a looksee for trails? What are you guys specifically running?
I'll humor you, though. What kinds of lockers are worth a looksee for trails? What are you guys specifically running?
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A Detroit Locker, fully automatic. Use that in the front of your rig, and weld the rear if its a wheeler.
I have used mine for years without issue. And a bonus is when you do break one axle/u joint up front, you still have one tire pulling, with a LS, you would be stuck in two wheel.
I have used mine for years without issue. And a bonus is when you do break one axle/u joint up front, you still have one tire pulling, with a LS, you would be stuck in two wheel.
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and a down side to a full locker is, if you break an axle and dont know it, it will get real scary real fast when you need front wheel drive on slick surfaces.
i found out the hard way in a locked up bronco and snowy roads. the passenger side axle was broke clean, no noise or anything. hit a patch of bare pavement under power, and the truck made a left turn head on into the other lanes traffic. luclily i bad enough room to stand on it and drive it off the road.
when we took it apart it looked like someone cut the axle in half with a knife. later found out from moser it was a defective axle and got a new one free of charge.
i found out the hard way in a locked up bronco and snowy roads. the passenger side axle was broke clean, no noise or anything. hit a patch of bare pavement under power, and the truck made a left turn head on into the other lanes traffic. luclily i bad enough room to stand on it and drive it off the road.
when we took it apart it looked like someone cut the axle in half with a knife. later found out from moser it was a defective axle and got a new one free of charge.
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Well, I'm not having this one on the road, it should just be a dedicated toy. Also I'm picking up that they get u free shafts lol (nice btw, what luck). So what's the diff between a Detroit and a "tru trac"? Any idea where I can find one cheap(ish?)?
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Well, I'm not having this one on the road, it should just be a dedicated toy. Also I'm picking up that they get u free shafts lol (nice btw, what luck). So what's the diff between a Detroit and a "tru trac"? Any idea where I can find one cheap(ish?)?
Btw tjc, is your avatar a t-shirt? That's effing awesome!!
Btw tjc, is your avatar a t-shirt? That's effing awesome!!
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I'm not quite getting the problem with the Powr-Loc ? There is no carrier break in a front h.p. 60 so the lower the ratio the thicker the ring gears become. A carrier that has 35 spline side gears and up to 4.10's on it is what you need for any ratio.
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i call b/s on no carrier break on a d60 front.
source info please. i find it odd that dana would make one axle with no case break. and explain why they sell thick and regular gears for reverse rotation.
source info please. i find it odd that dana would make one axle with no case break. and explain why they sell thick and regular gears for reverse rotation.
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x3 for a Detroit in the front
That is incorrect Mark.
Its 4.10 down and 4.56 up like the other Danas.
That is incorrect Mark.
Its 4.10 down and 4.56 up like the other Danas.