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Apr 28, 2008 | 10:47 AM

#16

Robbgt

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Originally Posted by secondarychaos

Ya, i didnt want to take the time for the Static Vs Sliding...
Just figured i'd make it simple.
Robb, are you a Student of Physics?

Nope, Civil Engineering. 2nd year of studies right now. Needed to take Physics 1&2 though as any engineer should to get the basics down!

-Robb

Apr 28, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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F700 Pickup_man

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From: Georgia

Thanks guys,

ALL of you made sense,

at the time I was looking for a quick solution, my dammed up creek+3000lb tractor+soft mud, wasn't working out for me.

however!! I looked up saw a branch, managed to lift the bucket high enough and put a strap around the bucket and the limb, then lifted myself out by lowering the bucket, amazing what you notice when you step back and breathe, then analyze the situation.

but this stuff makes you realize that a 4x4 is a must on the farm!!

should have waited for that 4x4

Apr 28, 2008 | 04:07 PM

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secondarychaos

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Originally Posted by F700 Pickup_man

should have waited for that 4x4

No problem...
Ya, i know i'll never go without one!

Apr 28, 2008 | 05:18 PM

#19

jimwilsonmasonry

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From: indy

any body know of a place to get a locker or posi because i have an open rear end as well and i would like to get better traction myself

Apr 28, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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tjbeggs

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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI

I have had my eyes on a lockright unit
eBay Motors: Lockright locker Ford 10.25" Sterling (item 200209259075 end time May-18-08 21:06:34 PDT)

Apr 28, 2008 | 06:13 PM

#21

jimwilsonmasonry

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im gonna def get that bad dude! thanks tim

Apr 28, 2008 | 06:21 PM

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tjbeggs

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The part that is great for the average wrench is you don't need to have the rear diff set up after the install. It just installs right in your current carrier. I have heard a few guys say they don't like them but most of the them are hard core wheelers. I guess having a heavy truck with some good torque might be a test as well but its a chance I am willing to take.

Apr 28, 2008 | 06:29 PM

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secondarychaos

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From: Grass Valley, CA

Ya, have heard the same. some of the cheaper auto-lockers have a bad rep for breaking.
I do a lot of wheeling, and let me say:
I have NEVER, i repeat NEVER seen a detroit locker or a lock-rite break on the trail.