Locker questions
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From: iowa
if your off road in mud, sand or dirt and your not going to 44s you won't need the hydro assist to turn it like i said I run a spool with 35s and can turn just fine heck last weekend I even blew the ps hose and was still able to turn it even if it was a little hard, and I ain't that big of a guy.
A dana power lok is a limited slip clutch type posi, a lock-rite is a ratchet style locker.
Originally Posted by Iceman 19
Whats the difference between the dana and the lock-rite?
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From: Senoia, GA
Originally Posted by Trailcat
I have an 89 full size Bronco. I'm only runnin 33's right now but eventually I'm going to 35's. I think I'm gonna weld the front because the only time I'm really worried about the hard turns is driving through town to get to the woods and Iwon't have my hubs locked in town. I will have to look up the hydro assist set up so I can jimmy rig one up for myself. Thanks.
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From: Klamath Falls, Orygun
Originally Posted by bremen242
Lockers suck on ice and towing.
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From: GANS
Originally Posted by Uglyhat
Why for towing? I can see the rear of the truck coming around more often on ice, but why for towing? Don't they run as open diffs unless there's a traction problem?
They lock when you apply excessive torque to them. When you are towing, any time you pull a little gas on it, you'll lock the rear up. It just depends on how strong the bias springs are.
so when you are pulling out up a hill with a loaded trailer weighing 5k, your rear end will lock about as soon as you get moving.
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From: Klamath Falls, Orygun
OK, I'm earnestly trying to understand the locker problem re towing. If they do lock up under torque strong enough to overcome the bias springs (say up a hill with trailer), why is this bad? Extra drag on the drivetrain? Why does this (in a word) 'suck'?
The reason I ask is I've been considering a locker for just that purpose - I tow a sailboat and sometimes have to deal with boat ramps that ... 'suck' ... see my earlier threads.
The reason I ask is I've been considering a locker for just that purpose - I tow a sailboat and sometimes have to deal with boat ramps that ... 'suck' ... see my earlier threads.
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From: iowa
The only problem is with someone that has a "bias" against lockers, I used a detroit in a D70 HD behind my dually to pull a 28' gooseneck stock trailer, and the only time you would ever even know that was in there was when you got off of the pavement onto wet grass or mud and DIDN'T get stuck.
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From: GANS
I've towed both ways. I've never towed more than 5k lbs, though. However, other than turning sharply (and being able to pull out in gravel), and some weirdness on ice, I wouldn't have a problem doing it again..
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From: Senoia, GA
unfortunately i haven't had a chance to try them out but i have heard good things about them. although i have heard horror stories as well. might do some extensive searching around before purchasing one asi dont think anyone here runs one
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From: Klamath Falls, Orygun
Originally Posted by fordinmudd
I want to know how many of you guys use your trucks for daily drivers any of you?