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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 24-Sep-01 AT 03:38 PM (EST)[/font][p]Gentlemen,
Climbing around an old logging trail I dropped the front end down in a hole that I could get out of. The left front fell in until the bumper was resting on the ground. This picked my right rear tire off the ground. Not having a limited slip differential in front or back left my 33's spinning freely. The "soup" in the hole had such a hydraulic lock on my front end it took a 12,000lb winch and a stout tree with a jeep in the middle to pull me out. I think if I had true 4 wheel drive I could have gotten out when it first happened. As I drive this truck to work as well as play I need some advice on what type of locker to install in my differentials. I would like to be able to lock the front as well as the rear. Any advice would be appreciated.
JC
96 4x4 Off Road
Climbing around an old logging trail I dropped the front end down in a hole that I could get out of. The left front fell in until the bumper was resting on the ground. This picked my right rear tire off the ground. Not having a limited slip differential in front or back left my 33's spinning freely. The "soup" in the hole had such a hydraulic lock on my front end it took a 12,000lb winch and a stout tree with a jeep in the middle to pull me out. I think if I had true 4 wheel drive I could have gotten out when it first happened. As I drive this truck to work as well as play I need some advice on what type of locker to install in my differentials. I would like to be able to lock the front as well as the rear. Any advice would be appreciated.
JC
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They are the more expensive way to set up 4x4 but like you I drive my truck everyday so having fully posi truck would be a pain. I have done alot of reading and I do mean alot because of the price, but I'm going to go with the air lockers. They can be controlled from in the cab and you can choose front rear or both to have locked in. This to me seems like a very good set-up and I'm looking forward to the purchase.
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I have a 71 f100 4x4 and am installing an ox locker in the front of my dana 44 and a detroit locker in my 9" out back.After all my research (and believe me 5yrs of it)I've decided this to be the best for my truck.I suggest you research it all the applications for your truck and take your time...things get cheaper with time.
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Although it isn't a selectable locker, I would strongly recommend getting a Detroit Locker. I don't think anyone can argue with the fact that it is the strongest, most dependable locker on the market.
-Cope
95 F-150 4x4
4.9L M5OD
Front Truetrac Rear Detroit
3.73 Precision Gears
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4" Superlift Superunner
-Cope
95 F-150 4x4
4.9L M5OD
Front Truetrac Rear Detroit
3.73 Precision Gears
Warn Premiums
4" Superlift Superunner
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I second the Detroit Locker. The difference on the trail is amazing. Its strong and well worth the cost, definately the best money I've spent on my truck. Like in your situation, with a tire off the ground, the other one will just keep pushing or pulling wherever you want to go. And dont listen to people who say they are hard to drive with on the street.
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The only problem it lockers on roads is if its rainign or snowin.. Youll fishtail iek crazy at almost evey corner with thetap of gas cause yu got not traction with both wheel slpinnin but belive m when IM stuck I want both wheels spinnin to get me unstuck
1991 f-150 4x4 302
hooker headers, straght pipes
33 goodrich mudders
3" body
stock 3.55 gears
260-280 hp and 380-410 ft lbs of torque
all from crane camx powermax cam and lifters kit, bmk throttle body throttle body spcaer, crane cam rockers, more to come......
FORD BEATS THE BOW TIE EVERYTIME
1991 f-150 4x4 302
hooker headers, straght pipes
33 goodrich mudders
3" body
stock 3.55 gears
260-280 hp and 380-410 ft lbs of torque
all from crane camx powermax cam and lifters kit, bmk throttle body throttle body spcaer, crane cam rockers, more to come......
FORD BEATS THE BOW TIE EVERYTIME
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Thats where a selectable locker comes in very handy.
Primary rig is:
95' F-150 EB 300/6 5 spd with 4" Superlift, MSD, Ram Air, Gibson Exhaust, 32" BFG Muds
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NEW PICS IN MY GALLERY!! :-)
Then theres:
88' F-250 Superduty 351 + c6
92' Thunderbird 3.8L V-6 FOR SALE!
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 and a
3 spd column shifter baby.
The newest addition to the Ford family is a 99' Mustang GT 4.6L
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 02-Apr-02 AT 09:07 PM (EST)]did anybody already mention ARB, or Ox Locker, or the new Elocker? all selectable. im gettin ARB's all around when i get my 1tons.
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Even though i dont have one, i would strongly recommend a selectable locker such as an ARB or the new Eaton E-Locker. this way you have the same street ride, but great off road performance at the flick of a switch.
1985 Bronco XLT, 351HO 4bbl, C6, NP208 ,9" 3.55 limited slip, Warn Premium Hubs, Quad Front Shocks, Dual Flowmaster 50's, BFG 32x11.5 ATko's
1985 Bronco XLT, 351HO 4bbl, C6, NP208 ,9" 3.55 limited slip, Warn Premium Hubs, Quad Front Shocks, Dual Flowmaster 50's, BFG 32x11.5 ATko's
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