Dana 50 lockers
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Its a beautiful thing. I can't wait till tomorrow to do the front or attempt it.. I drove around the property with the new locker and what a difference.....Oh yes when things go right.
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Well the front is a different story. Much harder and time consuming. Gonna have to pull the differential and ring gear to get the lock right in it....I won't attempt it until I get my ball jount tools and do it all at the same time...Oh well Its gonna take 8 or more hours I bet. Might have to get an axle spreader..
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Tell ya ina couple of hours gotta put the cover back on the =front
diff. as far as I can tell in the yard 10 acres very ouiet and very tight. The sl stands for soft locker an upgrade from the earlier version. Back soon
Oh yea thats the number
diff. as far as I can tell in the yard 10 acres very ouiet and very tight. The sl stands for soft locker an upgrade from the earlier version. Back soon
Oh yea thats the number
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I'm amazed at this thing I just got back from my road test drive..The detroit makes NO noise at all I don't believe it. I was going round and round in a lot doin all kinds a stuff to try and get it to make something objectionable and it sounds like a stock open diff..of course if you hammer around corners you will get both tires to spin at the same speed which will well you know!
I'm thinking of putting one up front now.....
I'm thinking of putting one up front now.....
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I wish I knew what the hell a locker is!! I know I kept my jacket in one back in high school! Really can some one give me a slight hint. I am guessing it has to do with how the truck spins it's tires when one slips....or maybe thats a differential. Aiiiyi yi so much to learn.
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99f350sd,
Thanks for the info again. Mmmm Detroit Soft Locker
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MrFeexit,
A locker will lock both axle shafts together so that both tires spin at the same speed when throttle is applied. The locker will release when you coast. With a locker as long as you are on the throttle both tires will spin........can be a great thing off road or make the truck a little bit fun to drive in rainy, icy, or snowy weather on the street.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the info again. Mmmm Detroit Soft Locker
.MrFeexit,
A locker will lock both axle shafts together so that both tires spin at the same speed when throttle is applied. The locker will release when you coast. With a locker as long as you are on the throttle both tires will spin........can be a great thing off road or make the truck a little bit fun to drive in rainy, icy, or snowy weather on the street.
Hope this helps.
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Normally a four wheel drive truck only really has two drive wheels at any given time. This is because of the differential in the axle assemblies. Lockers lock the two rear or front wheels so that your vehicle is a real 4wd the traction is easily doubled in rough terrain or snow even on grass....If you need them they are great . Only about 5% of us need them...although a good rear locker is good for everyone
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A locker will not allow either axle to spin slower than the carrier is spinning. At least not a Detroit. When you go around corners the outside tire is allowed to disengage by turning faster than the carrier but it will never (unless something breaks) turn slower than the carrier.
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99f350,
Have you ever driven a rig with a locked front diff? It's a much bigger deal than the rear. I am not saying that you should not do it. I just wonder if you are familiar with what will happen. They are very hard on axle u-joints and turning while applying throttle is very difficult. The vehicle will try to turn the front tires straight very hard and the front will try to push badly when applying throttle. The one I drove was really bad because it was a spool and couldn't unlock but when you hit the gas you have the same thing. The Jeep I drove was also with no power steering so the fact that it wanted to straighten the wheel while on the gas was probably much worse than your SD will be but I think you will have the same problems with understeer while applying throttle on loose surfaces.
We tried to drive the Jeep in snow once. In snow it would not turn in 4 wheel drive. The first corner found us in the ditch on the outside of the corner. It was like the brakes on the front were locked up. We had to unlock one hub to make it driveable.
Like I said this was on a short wheelbase 40 year old rattle trap Jeep without power steering so you may have less problems but these are my experiences.
Have you ever driven a rig with a locked front diff? It's a much bigger deal than the rear. I am not saying that you should not do it. I just wonder if you are familiar with what will happen. They are very hard on axle u-joints and turning while applying throttle is very difficult. The vehicle will try to turn the front tires straight very hard and the front will try to push badly when applying throttle. The one I drove was really bad because it was a spool and couldn't unlock but when you hit the gas you have the same thing. The Jeep I drove was also with no power steering so the fact that it wanted to straighten the wheel while on the gas was probably much worse than your SD will be but I think you will have the same problems with understeer while applying throttle on loose surfaces.
We tried to drive the Jeep in snow once. In snow it would not turn in 4 wheel drive. The first corner found us in the ditch on the outside of the corner. It was like the brakes on the front were locked up. We had to unlock one hub to make it driveable.
Like I said this was on a short wheelbase 40 year old rattle trap Jeep without power steering so you may have less problems but these are my experiences.
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Thanks for your concern. My 84 toyotawith fi 3.8 buick has all four locked and I use it to log and plow. I know just what you are talking about.
Gotta have it!!!! Esp with a bigger truck. I notice that the big heavy front end needs it more than the yota...
Thanks
Dick
Gotta have it!!!! Esp with a bigger truck. I notice that the big heavy front end needs it more than the yota...
Thanks
Dick