Single leg to a Posi unit ?

[Tiger Joe]

Originally Posted by ck5566

This "Locker" thing I have heard mentioned but don't know what it is. I guess I could Google it and learn something new today. I will Google it but for the moment can you give me some info to start me going on it. thanks

https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/SpartanLocker.aspx
The locker pictured there installs in place of your existing spider gears in your open diff.

[Tiger Joe]

Good article on difference between limited slip and locker
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/11...-differential/

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by Tiger Joe

https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/SpartanLocker.aspx
The locker pictured there installs in place of your existing spider gears in your open diff.

Originally Posted by Tiger Joe

Good article on difference between limited slip and locker
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/11...-differential/

Thanks Joe. I will look them & if I have any questions I'll give you a call/PM thanks

[Ironangel]

Originally Posted by ck5566

I probably should have worded my question differently to say/ask can a one leg'ed/open carrier stay in and just add parts too make it a Posi unit?

Short answer is no...You'll need to install a Posi Carrier with the ring and pinion ratio you decide on. If your going with a 3:08 ring & pinion combination, any series 3 posi carrier will work. Personally, I wouldn't consider any posi unit other than the Eaton Posi for 12-bolt (truck)...I'm assuming you have a 12-bolt, there is a 10-bolt unit as well. And if your interested in a 3:08 ring and pinion combo, I have a perfectly good set for a 12-bolt I would trade for a 3:73 combination if you split the shipping costs? Heres the tried and proven "Eaton Posi" for your truck, you would need an installation kit, I'd suggest the "Master Installation Kit" offered by Yukon to utilize the "Super Shims" that come in that kit... http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3717112...&ul_noapp=true and heres the installation kit, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=A1COIXT69Y8KR ~Ghostrider~ PS. You dont want a locker unless your full time drag racing or off road....

[ck5566]

Originally Posted by Ironangel

Short answer is no...You'll need to install a Posi Carrier with the ring and pinion ratio you decide on. If your going with a 3:08 ring & pinion combination, any series 3 posi carrier will work. Personally, I wouldn't consider any posi unit other than the Eaton Posi for 12-bolt (truck)...I'm assuming you have a 12-bolt, there is a 10-bolt unit as well. And if your interested in a 3:08 ring and pinion combo, I have a perfectly good set for a 12-bolt I would trade for a 3:73 combination if you split the shipping costs? Heres the tried and proven "Eaton Posi" for your truck, you would need an installation kit, I'd suggest the "Master Installation Kit" offered by Yukon to utilize the "Super Shims" that come in that kit... http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3717112...&ul_noapp=true and heres the installation kit, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=A1COIXT69Y8KR ~Ghostrider~ PS. You dont want a locker unless your full time drag racing or off road....

NOT a Drag or Off Road racer so a Locker is out and the Eaton is I guess the chose. I haven't ID'd my rear end yet with checking numbers but If a picture is worth a 1,000 words then here is mine pic below.

Your offer sounds good but the truck has to be a driver for now. The 350 will not come in for awhile from now. As for the Eaton is there any #'s or does it look like non others do.

[Tiger Joe]

I disagree with the locker not for the street. Plenty of guys (myself included) running a locker on the street.

[RonG]

Originally Posted by ck5566

NOT a Drag or Off Road racer so a Locker is out and the Eaton is I guess the chose. I haven't ID'd my rear end yet with checking numbers but If a picture is worth a 1,000 words then here is mine pic below.

Your offer sounds good but the truck has to be a driver for now. The 350 will not come in for awhile from now. As for the Eaton is there any #'s or does it look like non others do.

FYI: About 6 or 8 years ago I helped a friend install a Richmond Lock Right Automatic Positive-Locking Differential (PN:1931-LR) in his S10 Blazer. It is a daily driver...never been on the drag strip or off road. His wife drives it too. Not one problem or maintence required since installed and is still driven daily. The differential is not permanently locked it disengages automatically when turning and automatically locks when going straight. I talked to him yesterday to verify what I am passing on to you. Best of luck to you. RonG