Front Lockers

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 22, 2008 | 02:31 PM

joeycyph56

Thread Starter

Tuned

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 259

Likes: 1

Front Lockers

What front differential locker do you think is the best?.. I dont do heavy offroading,i just want if need to be able to lock both front wheels and have them both turn and not the wheel with the least amount of traction to turn.

Dec 22, 2008 | 02:39 PM

HeavyAssault

Cargo Master

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 3,271

Likes: 229

From: Gulf Coast, FL

Give Chip a call at OX LOCKER. I have been speaking with him along with another buddy of mine. Their Dana 60 version will work but there could be an issue with the fork engaging the locker. IF we give him enough intrest they may start more R&D to provide SD owners a sure thing for the front diff. I may consider working out with him a group purchase to spur his development plan.

I have talked to an ex-employee that did this install on a SD and the carrier fits no issue, it's just the forks are too short to engage the locker.

Dec 22, 2008 | 02:48 PM

ReAX

Post Fiend

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 10,007

Likes: 4

From: Central Florida

There are fewer rated for front use. If I were to put in a front carrier, I would pick one of the selectables. So it would be ARB unless Detroit's e-locker will work on my front end.

Dec 22, 2008 | 06:16 PM

Green Ford

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 363

Likes: 0

From: Raleigh, NC

I have the ARB in mine. Works great but they are not cheap.

Dec 23, 2008 | 06:14 AM

crushtheogre

Senior User

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 125

Likes: 0

From: Marlborough, CT

With the hubs unlocked will the locker still lock both axles together?

Dec 23, 2008 | 07:21 AM

ReAX

Post Fiend

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 10,007

Likes: 4

From: Central Florida

The locker is always locked unless there is enough difference in torque that they have to disengage. Regardless of the hubs position, but probably needs input torque to lock.

Dec 23, 2008 | 07:33 AM

HeavyAssault

Cargo Master

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 3,271

Likes: 229

From: Gulf Coast, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushtheogre

With the hubs unlocked will the locker still lock both axles together?

Yes but your wheels are disconnected. The hubs will lock the wheels to the axles.

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

Brett Foote

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Michael S. Palmer

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Dec 23, 2008 | 02:10 PM

cartmanea

Lead Driver

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 6,757

Likes: 5

From: Corvallis, OR

If your hubs are unlocked it doesn't matter what differential you have. I would go with either an E-locker or TrueTrac in the front.

Dec 23, 2008 | 03:18 PM

#10

taken

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 121

Likes: 0

From: Holyoke, MA

Just curious, why doesn't anyone make a limited slip clutch type differential for front applications?

Dec 23, 2008 | 03:48 PM

#11

cartmanea

Lead Driver

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 6,757

Likes: 5

From: Corvallis, OR

Because the clutch type suck, they wear out. The TrueTrac is the best LS differential you can get and its not horribly priced. I have one to install in my rear differential next week when I put in my 4.30s.

Dec 23, 2008 | 04:16 PM

#12

taken

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 121

Likes: 0

From: Holyoke, MA

I just was looking the the TrueTrac. It doesn't look like they make one for the newer front ends. All I can find is 1999 and down.

Dec 23, 2008 | 07:26 PM

#13

Citypol86

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 325

Likes: 0

From: Lower Hudson Valley, N.Y.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyAssault

...If we give him enough interest they may start more R&D to provide SD owners a sure thing for the front diff. I may consider working out with him a group purchase to spur his development plan...

I'd be interested if you're keeping count.

Dec 23, 2008 | 10:34 PM

#14

Cecil_Stringer

Senior User

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 122

Likes: 0

I went with Detroit Lockers (can't remember if it was the Truetrac or Suretrac) front & rear on my F-250.
Also upgraded to Warn hubs and put a fresh set of 4.56 gears in.

So far, so good.