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71MoneyPit · 07-03-2003, 04:35 PM

Hey all,

I Finally got around to snapping some new pics of the truck with the digital camera, finally found a Locker for the truck( i ended up buying the Powertrax Lock-Right after reading some reviews of them). Its the best $250 i've spent on the truck yet, and the install only took about an hour. The truck runs like a raped ape now,

I'm curious how it will do at the track now that all the torque from the 500 Cad is making it to the ground. You notice it back there but not enough to worry about, if somebody has never drove it before the clunks and ratcheting noises it makes will have them looking back to make sure the rear end is still under the truck.

here's some pics I just took today in the driveway(it's sunny and about 85 degrees, just right)

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**Yukon Jack** · 07-03-2003, 04:37 PM

Looks great, I'm sure you will like the locker. Oh, BTW 100 degrees here right now - YUCK!

71MoneyPit · 07-03-2003, 04:37 PM

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71MoneyPit · 07-03-2003, 04:39 PM

it was 103 here about a week ago, it was hot as

special70gmc · 07-03-2003, 06:58 PM

what kind of drop is that? 4/6 or bags? -kyle

73stepside · 07-03-2003, 07:58 PM

what year is your bed. it looks to be 75 or newer. it looks pretty good. i seen a 98 chevy pick up with a 76 stepside bed on it.

krue · 07-03-2003, 11:28 PM

Sounds like it's a lot of fun to drive!

Smooth68 · 07-03-2003, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by 71MoneyPit
Hey all,

, finally found a Locker for the truck( i ended up buying the Powertrax Lock-Right after reading some reviews of them). Its the best $250 i've spent on the truck yet, and the install only took about an hour.

Where did you purchase your locker from and where did you go for reviews?

Truck is got a nice stance.

Blackhawkdc · 07-04-2003, 12:53 AM

Yeah, where'd you buy your locker and what do you think of it for a street driven truck? I need to put either a locker or a posi in my truck. Got a 440 horse SB in it, but workin on a 575 horse 496 stroker soon.

71MoneyPit · 07-04-2003, 12:06 PM

Smooth68 and Blackhawkdc- i found reviews of the locker by just searching for it on Google, I bought it from National Drivetrain the total i paid ended up being $265 i think.

As for how it works on a street driven truck you dont really notice it until you turn corners and the locker unlocks, you can hear it ratcheting as you turn. Or if you get on the throttle before you are completly out of a turn it will lock the tires back together and you will feel a little jerk. Other than that it really isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. The main thing i like is the fact that the locker transmits 100% of the power to both rear wheels, the posi always has a certain amount of slip built in, which I didn't want. Its fun to be able to do this now

73stepside- the bed is a 76 i believe

special70gmc- the drop is a 4/6,(no bags) its low enough for me

07-03-2003, 04:35 PM	#1
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	A Few New Pics Hey all, I Finally got around to snapping some new pics of the truck with the digital camera, finally found a Locker for the truck( i ended up buying the Powertrax Lock-Right after reading some reviews of them). Its the best $250 i've spent on the truck yet, and the install only took about an hour. The truck runs like a raped ape now, I'm curious how it will do at the track now that all the torque from the 500 Cad is making it to the ground. You notice it back there but not enough to worry about, if somebody has never drove it before the clunks and ratcheting noises it makes will have them looking back to make sure the rear end is still under the truck. here's some pics I just took today in the driveway(it's sunny and about 85 degrees, just right) Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

07-03-2003, 04:35 PM	#2
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	2 Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

07-03-2003, 04:36 PM	#3
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	3 Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

07-03-2003, 04:37 PM	#4
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	4 Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Looks great, I'm sure you will like the locker. Oh, BTW 100 degrees here right now - YUCK! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-03-2003, 04:37 PM	#6
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	5 Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

07-03-2003, 04:39 PM	#7
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	it was 103 here about a week ago, it was hot as __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

07-03-2003, 06:58 PM	#8
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	what kind of drop is that? 4/6 or bags? -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

07-03-2003, 07:58 PM	#9
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	what year is your bed. it looks to be 75 or newer. it looks pretty good. i seen a 98 chevy pick up with a 76 stepside bed on it. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

07-03-2003, 11:28 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Sounds like it's a lot of fun to drive! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2003, 12:53 AM	#12
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	Yeah, where'd you buy your locker and what do you think of it for a street driven truck? I need to put either a locker or a posi in my truck. Got a 440 horse SB in it, but workin on a 575 horse 496 stroker soon. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

07-04-2003, 12:06 PM	#13
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	Smooth68 and Blackhawkdc- i found reviews of the locker by just searching for it on Google, I bought it from National Drivetrain the total i paid ended up being $265 i think. As for how it works on a street driven truck you dont really notice it until you turn corners and the locker unlocks, you can hear it ratcheting as you turn. Or if you get on the throttle before you are completly out of a turn it will lock the tires back together and you will feel a little jerk. Other than that it really isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. The main thing i like is the fact that the locker transmits 100% of the power to both rear wheels, the posi always has a certain amount of slip built in, which I didn't want. Its fun to be able to do this now 73stepside- the bed is a 76 i believe special70gmc- the drop is a 4/6,(no bags) its low enough for me __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.



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