View Poll Results: Do you like your locker
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soo, anyone else here LIKE their locker?
04-18-2006, 12:56 PM
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soo, anyone else here LIKE their locker? i know the general consensus here is that "lockers suck"... im just curious if anyone else here has one and likes it.
yes, its grabby in tight corners if you dont push the clutch in.. yes it thunks a bit.... but both tires always spin, and i can still whip it into my parking spot like i still have a posi...
i know its not for everyone, but am i alone here or what?! lol
yes, its grabby in tight corners if you dont push the clutch in.. yes it thunks a bit.... but both tires always spin, and i can still whip it into my parking spot like i still have a posi...
i know its not for everyone, but am i alone here or what?! lol
04-18-2006, 01:03 PM
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It makes noise and takes getting used to, but I prefer it over a posi or spool anyday. I would prefer a torsen but the price was right for the locker and I know it aint gunna break no matter what I throw at it.
04-18-2006, 09:19 PM
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I have a Detroit in the back of my 87 Blazer with a 1 ton rearend, 8 inches of lift, and 38.5" Super Swamper Boggers. I know it's not the same, but I love it. Both tires never quit spinning on the throttle.
04-19-2006, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JaSSoN
Are yall using the regular Detroit locker or the Tru-trac? I need a better unit for the track and I can put up with the stuff you mentioned before.
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04-19-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MrDude_1
im using the regular Detroit locker.... complete with the turning "click-click-click" and the "THUNK" when you put it in gear at the stoplight.
+1
And I love it.....now that I am more used to it. It feels so peaceful inside to know that no matter what rpm I let go of the trasnbrake button at, with whatever shot size the rear will take it like a seasoned **** star, begging for more. What click-click-click and THUNK, thats just the bitch asking for more!
04-19-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CAT3
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And I love it.....now that I am more used to it. It feels so peaceful inside to know that no matter what rpm I let go of the trasnbrake button at, with whatever shot size the rear will take it like a seasoned **** star, begging for more. What click-click-click and THUNK, thats just the bitch asking for more!
And I love it.....now that I am more used to it. It feels so peaceful inside to know that no matter what rpm I let go of the trasnbrake button at, with whatever shot size the rear will take it like a seasoned **** star, begging for more. What click-click-click and THUNK, thats just the bitch asking for more!
thats my love of it too.. it WONT break.. i can finally move on to the rest of my drivetrain, and worry about breaking other stuff... the rear is nolonger an issue... and i can still whip into my parking spot. still do Uturns.. ect.
04-19-2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JaSSoN
Are yall using the regular Detroit locker or the Tru-trac? I need a better unit for the track and I can put up with the stuff you mentioned before.
TRUE - TRAC makes more sense for the street... 
04-19-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
TRUE - TRAC makes more sense for the street...
04-19-2006, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
TRUE - TRAC makes more sense for the street... 
04-20-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by JaSSoN
My car is mostly a track only car now. I ordered the Locker today from Summit so my peg leg burnouts in my 10bolt are history.
lockers go in 9"s...Danas... ect.
lockers dont go in 10bolts... the only thing close is that powertrax one, and it WILL break... they work fine in larger rears, but the 10bolts tiny ring gear made them make it a bit small to fit inside... so it breaks under abuse..
04-20-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MrDude_1
lockers go in 9"s...Danas... ect.
lockers dont go in 10bolts... the only thing close is that powertrax one, and it WILL break... they work fine in larger rears, but the 10bolts tiny ring gear made them make it a bit small to fit inside... so it breaks under abuse..
lockers dont go in 10bolts... the only thing close is that powertrax one, and it WILL break... they work fine in larger rears, but the 10bolts tiny ring gear made them make it a bit small to fit inside... so it breaks under abuse..
so i guess the Detroit Locker i just put in my 10 bolt is in my imagination. i dream about the click, click, click and THUMP.
but for real they make them for a 7.5 10 bolt. i got mine from Summit
04-20-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Nsty98LS1
so i guess the Detroit Locker i just put in my 10 bolt is in my imagination. i dream about the click, click, click and THUMP. but for real they make them for a 7.5 10 bolt. i got mine from Summit
but for real they make them for a 7.5 10 bolt. i got mine from Summit
04-20-2006, 09:16 PM
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Back when I still had street wheels and tires on the car (slicks and skinnies full time now) it made it so much easier to control the car in a slide. It was so much fun to throw the car sideways through an intersection. Now it makes the car much easier to turn than a spool would be with sticky tires and !PS.
04-20-2006, 10:36 PM
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I have a legitimate Detroit Locker in my 9", and will NEVER go any other way. I am in love with the strength, durability, and the sound of it as well as the looks people give you when you turn and the "click, click, click" sounds off. If you know how to drive a car with a locker, it isn't bad at all. It'll only act up every once in a while on you. Install and setup of a locker rear has a lot to do with the driveability of the locker also.
04-21-2006, 08:39 AM
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I was driving to work yesterday and pulled out into a busy street, I almost killed it so I slipped the clutch and reved her up to about 3k and as the rear was starting to go straight the locker locked and I was sideways. With cars coming up at over 50 less than 100 feet from behind it was good to know both tires were in action. First time I broke the MTs loose on the street too.
04-21-2006, 02:43 PM
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i'm kinda confused, u guys by the lockers for the 10 bolts... how much stronger does it make them? i was under the impression i shouldnt waste ne money on my 10 bolt just put it toward a 12 bolt or 9inch?
04-21-2006, 04:34 PM
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Are any of you guys with lockers daily drivers?
Also, anyone with 35 spline axles? Your thoughts?
I'm buying a Moser 9" for cheap that I'm pretty sure has Strange 35 spline axles, 3.70 gears and a detroit locker. I'm contemplating my options. I think ideally for my setup, I want a Truetrac, 31 spline, and 4.10 gears..... Anyone interested in trading?
Also, anyone with 35 spline axles? Your thoughts?
I'm buying a Moser 9" for cheap that I'm pretty sure has Strange 35 spline axles, 3.70 gears and a detroit locker. I'm contemplating my options. I think ideally for my setup, I want a Truetrac, 31 spline, and 4.10 gears..... Anyone interested in trading?