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11-17-2003, 03:59 PM
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Detroit Lockers???
Just looking for some feedback here.
I read an interesting article in one of my 4x4 magazines last night. I drive a 2wd, so often the articles don't apply, but in this article they were talking about upgrading a Jeep rear-end to a Dana 35 (I think) Detroit Locker with beefier axles for off-roading. Now, I don't really go off road with my 2wd (I know Prerunner1982 does), but I've often thought of upgrading from my limited slip 12 bolt to a locker set-up - for increased winter traction, etc. Has anyone out there done this? Is it expensive? I don't imagine it'll be a project right away, but I wouldn't mind getting some ideas to start chewing on. Thanks for the input.   
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11-17-2003, 06:31 PM
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I don't know first-hand, but I've heard that the lockers aren't good for snow/ice driving. That being said, I have detorits in 4 of my rigs!!! Guess what I never drive in? RIGHT! SNOW and ICE!!
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11-17-2003, 07:08 PM
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A "locker" isn't recommended for snow and ice. You would have to be carefull with it.
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11-17-2003, 07:33 PM
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its the best thing in snow and ice
after you crash that is. its kind of like a limited slip but stronger and instead of the 1 wheel peel after your stuck both will spin. i dont know if they make them for 2wd but the one for my truck was 325 and not to hard to install
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11-17-2003, 10:15 PM
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You get what you pay for
 
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You definetely don't want a Detroit locker if you are planning on driving on ice/snow, from what I've read others say about them. I've heard them say they feel like you are driving on ice when on a dry road.
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11-17-2003, 11:49 PM
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Great thanks - just the kinda feedback I was looking for. Guess I can file that idea under
 Oh well, if I look at it positively, it's one more thing off my "To Do" list. Excellent, just 658,294... to go.  Thanks again.
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11-18-2003, 01:32 AM
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Ice/snow and locker=sideways
sideways=donuts=fun My one wheel peel is all over the road in the winter, a locker would be worse but more fun! If you wanna stay in control throw it it 4WD.
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11-18-2003, 02:37 AM
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Sound to me like the word on Lockers is that they aren't good for street use, period? That sucks.. I was thinking of installing one for more fun and burnouts, but I liked how one said it operates like an open diff on turns... Whats the deal?
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11-18-2003, 02:58 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong -- are Detroit Lockers activated by a different in axle speeds?
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11-18-2003, 10:37 AM
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Quote:
As you can likely tell by the amount of correction I've received in this post, I know very little about these things.   I just thought I'd bump it to see if you can get an answer.
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11-18-2003, 01:58 PM
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Detroits are not bad on the road. I have one in my dually and can't even tell it's back there. The old one in my '60 Suburban (they were called "No-Spins" back then) clanks and bangs around, but the newer versions are quite tame. Don't be scared, get you a locker as long as you ARE NOT EVER going to drive on ice.
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11-19-2003, 03:48 AM
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A friend of mine who races circle track, said a locker is the best thing next to a posi...
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