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From: Idaho Panhandle
Best Locker:
I would like to put a locker of some kind in the rear of my F-150 4x4, and I am wondering which type would be best for all around use including street and icee roads in the PNW? A limited slip type or a detroit locker?
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
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Detriot would be the worst and a selectable locker would be the best with a LSD a good compromise. Detriots cannot power both wheels are different speeds in a turn, it is 2wd same speed or 1wd with one coasting and they can be nasty at times especailly on slick pavement and they will increase your turning radius off road as well under power.
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Obviously a selectable would be the best, an ARB or other air locker are great but run about 900 per axle. The detroit is built tough but can get squirly on ice or rain, other options are power trax 300$ and such which are a little cheaper and suposidly less squirly but not quite as solid as the 550$ detroit. Posi is an option but probably disapointing for you if you off road.
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Because you said icy roads, a selectable locker is the only way to go. Either that or a loose posi.
The best there is is the ARB. I don't use anything else. From my 4X4's to tow rigs, theres nothing better.
The best there is is the ARB. I don't use anything else. From my 4X4's to tow rigs, theres nothing better.
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For a daily driver, get a Detroit True Trac LS. It's as close as you'll get to a locker, without the real drawbacks. It's all gear driven and it's fairly stout up to 35" tires.
ARB, ElecTrac's, Auburn ECTED's area all selectables and work well, but pricey. I have the 2 ARB's in my truck and they work real nice, just expensive.
For a DD or mostly street truck, stay away from the full lockers. You'll be more annoyed than anything.
ARB, ElecTrac's, Auburn ECTED's area all selectables and work well, but pricey. I have the 2 ARB's in my truck and they work real nice, just expensive.
For a DD or mostly street truck, stay away from the full lockers. You'll be more annoyed than anything.
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best sort wo uld be selectable...best locker for price/function.... full case detroit. lunchbox lockers generally suck in the rear and are meant for front application. i personally run a spool and like it.
but you said street use so ill assume your truck isnt very "trail rig" so a lunchbox would be fine... Lockrite or Aussie
but you said street use so ill assume your truck isnt very "trail rig" so a lunchbox would be fine... Lockrite or Aussie
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Originally Posted by 1BadB2
best sort wo uld be selectable...best locker for price/function.... full case detroit. lunchbox lockers generally suck in the rear and are meant for front application. i personally run a spool and like it.
but you said street use so ill assume your truck isnt very "trail rig" so a lunchbox would be fine... Lockrite or Aussie
but you said street use so ill assume your truck isnt very "trail rig" so a lunchbox would be fine... Lockrite or Aussie
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Originally Posted by The SnoMan
If I was hard core off road, I still would not use a spool as it will reduce manuverabilty and increase axle strain. I would use a selectable locker or a LSD or even a detriot before a spool. About the only good place for a spool is on a drag strip where you are running a straight line under power.
dont lock up that 8.8 rear! you will grenade it from the inside out. just put a heavy duty limited slip and call it good
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Originally Posted by The SnoMan
If I was hard core off road, I still would not use a spool as it will reduce manuverabilty and increase axle strain. I would use a selectable locker or a LSD or even a detriot before a spool. About the only good place for a spool is on a drag strip where you are running a straight line under power.
When I had my big truck (working on another) I had a minispool in the front and welded rear. Would not of changed them cause they worked well, never let me down and were the right price. Didn't notice any change in my manuvaerability off road. If anything it was better. On road, well once you got used to it all was good.
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Originally Posted by highboy390fe
I have the front and rear of mine welded also, and I couldnt be happier with it, and manuverability is flawless. 
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My 93 F-150 has a LSD out of an explorer (Trak-Lok), it was probably the best thing I've done for the truck, they're a pain on slick roads, and they work wonderfully on moderate trails, hard on clutches though especally when the tires hook up on dry asphalt.
Basicly, if its a DD just get a limited slip and you'll be fine.
Basicly, if its a DD just get a limited slip and you'll be fine.