front locker?
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From: Cincinnati
front locker?
Has any one put a locking diff in the front if so what is involved with this. Can it be done at home? I have been looking at the Summit web site and they offer this.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Will this work, I have a 92 Bronco with a 351 EFI auto E40D.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Will this work, I have a 92 Bronco with a 351 EFI auto E40D.
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Bend,OR
i would look into the Aussie Locker. its cheaper and strong. comes with a no questions warranty type thing. a lunch box locker is the easiest to install from what i hear but I myself have not done this
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From: Louisiana
I can't get to the link, but a lunch box locker can be put in, if you know your way around your diff, and have the time. It is suposed to take about 2 hours to install, but I'd plan on 4 hours, b/c somthing would come up. I was going to put a aussie locker in myself, but I needed to regear soon, so I just waited and let a professional do it.
I looked into it, had instructions and everything, and I feel I could of installed it if I had too.
The lock right is a very common drop in locker, but they have tire size limits, and they click very loud when turning.
The aussie Locker is stronger, quieter, and cheaper.... hard to beat that.
I looked into it, had instructions and everything, and I feel I could of installed it if I had too.
The lock right is a very common drop in locker, but they have tire size limits, and they click very loud when turning.
The aussie Locker is stronger, quieter, and cheaper.... hard to beat that.
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From: right here in michigan
if this thing is ever going to be driven in 4 wheel on slippery roads i wouldn't put a locker in the front,it would be VERY hard to drive around slippery curves.a limited slip or a selectable locker would be best.if this is a rock crawler or mudder/off road only,then a locker would be a-ok.
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I installed the lock right in my front. It was easy, but changing the gears is a bit more difficult. I have driven on slippery roads and havent had a problum. Of course, I dont put it in four wheel at highway speeds. In fact, in winter (when I lived in Canada) I generally kept the wheels locked all the time and switched in and out of 4 wheel as needed.
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From: right here in michigan
Originally Posted by helirich
I installed the lock right in my front. It was easy, but changing the gears is a bit more difficult. I have driven on slippery roads and havent had a problum. Of course, I dont put it in four wheel at highway speeds. In fact, in winter (when I lived in Canada) I generally kept the wheels locked all the time and switched in and out of 4 wheel as needed.
