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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Farm boy on June 10, 2012, 01:03:09 pm

Title: Lockers
Post by: Farm boy on June 10, 2012, 01:03:09 pm

I like any good teenager would like the better traction of a locking dif; but like most teenagers can't afford them. So to the point: i was wondering if any of you guys know how well these work http://www.justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24_45_279&products_id=3762 (http://www.justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24_45_279&products_id=3762) both on the road and off.

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: pholliday1 on June 10, 2012, 08:46:28 pm

Aaaah yes the lock right locker used and installed many. Good entry level diff upgrade must currently hAve open diff so check that your current diff is not a limited slip also they will grenade with an over aggressive right foot, however a little Common sense and a lock right is definitely a great choice

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: Farm boy on June 10, 2012, 10:52:19 pm

Well right foot "twitching" will be kept to a minimum do to i can't afford to keep 33in mts on there if they are always mysteriously smoking ;) It will mostly be for off road use.

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: pholliday1 on June 11, 2012, 07:25:21 am

If you put a lockright front and rear you will be amazed and think you have a whole new truck sounds like your on the right track!

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: Farm boy on June 11, 2012, 10:17:27 am

All right thanks. I had asked because I know auto locking difs tend to jerk and what not on the road, and since this will be my only vehicle i don't wont to be wearing stuff out when I drive on the road.

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: bd on June 11, 2012, 11:26:59 am

Summit is running a sale:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWT-1910-LR/ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWT-1910-LR/)
You can download installation instructions from here, too.

You'll experience some loud snapping/popping/banging from the unit on turns for awhile, but it will 'graudually' diminish over 12k - 15k miles.

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: bake74 on June 11, 2012, 12:12:37 pm

     As philliday1 stated, a very good entry level locker, used many in jeeps before I upgraded for air lockers.  Surprisingly they work very well off road also, especially in mud.

Title: Re: Lockers
Post by: Farm boy on June 11, 2012, 12:43:23 pm

Well I probably won't be making use of that sale since i probably won't be able to buy them till fall at the soonest. I was more wondering weather to save for that or a lift kit.