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phoenix37 · 02-10-2009, 09:53 PM

Does anyone know if they make a locker for my HO72 rear axle? Im having no luck finding one.

phoenix37 · 02-10-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by justcuz

If the snapping and popping you describe, could it also be a clicking type noise? You may have a no-spin aka Detroit locker. The noise is the engagement teeth racheting past each other. Supposedly the locker out of a 14 bolt will interchange with the ones in the Eaton. The difference is the inner axle splines. The Eaton has less splines (17 or 19 I believe) and the 14 bolt has 30 if I remember correctly.

Has anyone done this? I really need a locker for my eaton but i cant find anyone that sells them. Would it be cheaper to swap axles than to buy a detroit for a 14 bolt and new axle shafts?

Longhorn Man · 02-10-2009, 11:18 PM

you'll have a hard time locating anything for an HO rear. I'd look into the avalibility of brakes and drums before dropping big coins on a locker.
You're better off sourcing a 14 bolt or some other rear.

phoenix37 · 02-10-2009, 11:23 PM

This truck doesnt run well in deep snow or mud with an open rear but i think i may need to swap it out for a 14 bolt.

mbgmike · 02-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Detroit Locker makes one for it but be prepared to spend over $600.00

02-10-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
phoenix37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: portland maine Posts: 24	Eaton Locker Does anyone know if they make a locker for my HO72 rear axle? Im having no luck finding one.

02-10-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Locker for Eaton rear axle? you'll have a hard time locating anything for an HO rear. I'd look into the avalibility of brakes and drums before dropping big coins on a locker. You're better off sourcing a 14 bolt or some other rear.

02-10-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
phoenix37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: portland maine Posts: 24	Re: Locker for Eaton rear axle? This truck doesnt run well in deep snow or mud with an open rear but i think i may need to swap it out for a 14 bolt.

02-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Locker for Eaton rear axle? Detroit Locker makes one for it but be prepared to spend over $600.00



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