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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Locker for front diff...recommendations??

Looking to get a locker for my front diff but not sure what/where to get it from. Any suggestions would be great!

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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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I'd get something like a ARB air locker that you can disconnect.
(If you want to be able to turn, especially in ice and snow)
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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ARB (when engaged) will not allow for turning....it in essence becomes a spool. It is a great idea being able to disengage it if turning is required, but now you have to hope it disengages when you want it too.

Detroit also makes a wide selection for the front that does not require any kind of compressor etc. They offer an ez locker all the way to the full blown hardcore lockers.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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I personally would not want a locker on the front differential. It's just too hard to control. Just my opinion. Tried it and didn't like it. It was a handful. It went pretty much where it wanted to go.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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I run front and rear ARB's in my FJ40. On when you need it and off when you don't.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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It does make it difficult to turn...that's for sure. That is where the twin stick transfer cases become a necessity. No way to convert these.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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No first hand experience but I researched this some time ago and the most recommended product seems to be the Detroit Tru-Trac. It can be ordered from Randy’s Ring & Pinion who have some very knowledgeable people to assist with the selection process.<O</O
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http://www.ringpinion.com/<O</O
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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The air lockers sound good. Any concerns?

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I would get a selectable locker, I wouldn't want even a TruTrac limited slip in front on ice. I plan to do an E-Locker when I have the extra money, that way I don't have to add air just for the locker.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cartmanea
I would get a selectable locker, I wouldn't want even a TruTrac limited slip in front on ice. I plan to do an E-Locker when I have the extra money, that way I don't have to add air just for the locker.

How does this work..electric or manual?

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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How does this work..electric or manual?

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E-Locker is electric. You just flip a switch and it locks up
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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It does make it difficult to turn...that's for sure. That is where the twin stick transfer cases become a necessity. No way to convert these.
As a guy who runs dual ARB's and has driven with twin stick cases I have no idea what you are referring to.
When you get to a sharp turn you switch the ARB off. Then turn it back on if you need to.
I don't mess with the t-case.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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As a guy who runs dual ARB's and has driven with twin stick cases I have no idea what you are referring to.
When you get to a sharp turn you switch the ARB off. Then turn it back on if you need to.
I don't mess with the t-case.
That's why some of us are recommending an ARB or =.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I referred to the transfer case on these trucks as NON convertible to a twin stick option like the NP205 was able to be converted.

If you've driven a twin stick, then you know you can disengage the rear or front to remain locked, yet make unbelievable turns to correct your path of travel.

This is what I meant.
 
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