Selectable lockers??
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
yea i am talking about the lunchbox style one from the site you listed, they only have them for D44 front and rear axles. i have a D44 front and 9" rear. so i would have to put one in the front of my truck, or by a powertrax for the 9"
Would it really handle that bad?
Would it really handle that bad?
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From: Oregon
Any locking/unlocking action on a slippery road can cause you to lose control. For an icy road, your ideal situation is an open differential front and rear...which is of course the opposite of what you want off-road. Lockers in the rear can be a bit interesting in slippery condions, but down right dangerous in the front with your hubs locked. Limited slips would of course minimize this problem, because they are not as abrupt as lockers and they still give. This is why they say selectables are the best of both worlds.
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From: Boise, ID
Originally posted by FordPerf300
If you have a locker up front like a detroit just lock in one hub. It will effectivly act like an open diff.
If you have a locker up front like a detroit just lock in one hub. It will effectivly act like an open diff.
Now with that said, I wonder if driving with one hub locked would be an issue if you're on slick roads? Any thoughts???
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Hmm.... did think about that, probably would put excess strain on the locker, maybe unlocking a hub would be better suited for a spooled front axle. If it was absolutely necessary to unlock one i'm sure it could be done....
I know how harsh detroits are and would not even consider putting one up front, only way i'd go would be selectable.
I know how harsh detroits are and would not even consider putting one up front, only way i'd go would be selectable.
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From: Tower MN, Houghton MI
Having the front end locked, and driving with one hub unlocked, or one broken axle is 10 times as hard to control, when compared to having them both locked in, locked solid.
Driving with one hub locked in is a BAD idea.
Driving with one hub locked in is a BAD idea.
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