Lockers???
Logistics Pro
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From: Southern OH
You may have slightly more tire wear with a Detroit locker but not much, they unlock when you turn, the Detroit Truetrac is even smoother but it isn't a full locker, just a really good limited slip.
Fleet Mechanic
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Edit 32040 miles since I bought this truck. 16155 on the Detroit Locker. Calculated using the odometer reading last time I got fuel.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Broad Run, Va
Noisy...
heard also that the DL is noisy ...
Logistics Pro
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The new soft lockers are pretty quiet, especially in a full size truck, you won't be able to hear it over the sound of the 7.3.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Broad Run, Va
What tools (special tools) do I need to install myself? May as well do all new bearings and seals while i'm in there too.
This looks like the right locker... DTL-225SL56A (if I go detroit locker) I may still go with a selectable e-locker.
Still need to figure out which front axle I have.
This looks like the right locker... DTL-225SL56A (if I go detroit locker) I may still go with a selectable e-locker.
Still need to figure out which front axle I have.
Hotshot
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From: Douglassville, PA
Get your axle code off of your door sticker and check here, way down on the page is the axle codes. That will tell you what it was made with. Of course that doesn't compensate for if it's been swapped out.
Super Duty Identification Codes
Super Duty Identification Codes
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Logistics Pro
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From: Southern OH
What tools (special tools) do I need to install myself? May as well do all new bearings and seals while i'm in there too.
This looks like the right locker... DTL-225SL56A (if I go detroit locker) I may still go with a selectable e-locker.
Still need to figure out which front axle I have.
This looks like the right locker... DTL-225SL56A (if I go detroit locker) I may still go with a selectable e-locker.
Still need to figure out which front axle I have.
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2017
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Def need to put a locker on my 2x4. Got stuck last night in the city parking on the side of a street with a ditch. A little Jeep Cherokee 4x4 pulled me out. Was embarrassing lol.
What would be good for a 90% street driven truck and 10% offroad (beaches, grass, etc)
What would be good for a 90% street driven truck and 10% offroad (beaches, grass, etc)