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1972 F250 Explorer 2WD to 4WD Conversion
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From: Piney Woods of East Texas
Nice work, How come you welded on the out riggers and not bolt them on? I would have liked the option of removing them if needed. Even though you would probably have to reinforce the frame.
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Cargo Master
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From: Chandler, AZ
At first I wanted a removable system but was talked out of it.
Thanks!
Probably not stout enough. Going to put in a real locker, replace carrier with a Yukon Grizzy, aka Detroit locker.
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Cargo Master
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From: Chandler, AZ
Swapped out the welded diff for Yukon Grizzly mechanical locker. Mini setup kit, just need the carrier shims. If swapping only carrier and not gears, the pinion shouldn't have to move. In theory.
4.10 ring on new locker ready to go back in.
Swap-a-shim game. Was pretty close with existing shims.
The existing shims are one large piece. was able to use one and the shims from the kit. Once backlash is set, add 0.005 to both side for bearing preload. Have to carefully hammer one stack in.
A bit on the toe of drive side which is ok for used gears.
4.10 ring on new locker ready to go back in.
Swap-a-shim game. Was pretty close with existing shims.
The existing shims are one large piece. was able to use one and the shims from the kit. Once backlash is set, add 0.005 to both side for bearing preload. Have to carefully hammer one stack in.
A bit on the toe of drive side which is ok for used gears.
Last edited by smoky_diesel; Mar 4, 2026 at 03:46 PM.
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Cargo Master
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From: Chandler, AZ
Thanks Paul!
haha hadn't heard that one.
I put a mechanical locker in the front during the axle build. So far that had been enough.
Here in dry/rocky conditions need full lock on both ends. No snow or ice.
I put a mechanical locker in the front during the axle build. So far that had been enough.
Here in dry/rocky conditions need full lock on both ends. No snow or ice.