Detroit Locker for 12 Bolts?
03-03-2005, 12:33 PM
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Detroit Locker for 12 Bolts? BBQLS1 found out that there is a new locker for 12 Bolts. But when I went to the website, it said "for gear ratios 3.08 to 3.90"
So I called to see if they have one for a 4.10, and the guy first said "very soon." Then he corrected himself and said "no." I told him that's disappointing since I think they will sell a lot of them.
He bluntly said "nah, I doubt it, because with the thicker gears that are coming out, no one will need this." I tried to tell him that it's the posi I was concerned about, and I didn't want to go with a spool. He muttered something about the "thick 3 series gears" again when I said I wanted to keep my 4.10s. I tried to understand him, but couldn't, perhaps I am not familiar enough with rear components.
Will someone call Detroit and ask for the scoop on this? I don't want to call the same guy back, he'll think I'm a retard. (Well, I am, but that's beside this point.)
http://www.detroittruetrac.com/index.htm
So I called to see if they have one for a 4.10, and the guy first said "very soon." Then he corrected himself and said "no." I told him that's disappointing since I think they will sell a lot of them.
He bluntly said "nah, I doubt it, because with the thicker gears that are coming out, no one will need this." I tried to tell him that it's the posi I was concerned about, and I didn't want to go with a spool. He muttered something about the "thick 3 series gears" again when I said I wanted to keep my 4.10s. I tried to understand him, but couldn't, perhaps I am not familiar enough with rear components.
Will someone call Detroit and ask for the scoop on this? I don't want to call the same guy back, he'll think I'm a retard. (Well, I am, but that's beside this point.)
http://www.detroittruetrac.com/index.htm
03-03-2005, 12:54 PM
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Yeah, you can get a "thick gear" which will be a 4 series gear and it will fit on a 3 series carrier. The guy at tractech also said the heillical posi's they have (no clutches etc.) Maybe the ticket. They have 8.8's and 9 inches going into the single digits.
03-03-2005, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BBQLS1
Yeah, you can get a "thick gear" which will be a 4 series gear and it will fit on a 3 series carrier. The guy at tractech also said the heillical posi's they have (no clutches etc.) Maybe the ticket. They have 8.8's and 9 inches going into the single digits.
This helicopter posi, is it available for 12 bolts? I would take this route if so.
03-03-2005, 04:52 PM
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I've got one at home to put in my 12 bolt but havent had a chance to put it together. I tried to get a 4 series back in late december but they sent and 3 series and what they told me was that the 4 series was still in R&D and I wouldnt be able to get one until April. They ended up trading me my 4 series 4.10's for a pair of thick 4.10's even. The unit itself looks pretty strong, it weights 24lbs. I guess I'll just have to see how it works when I get it together.
03-03-2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WickEdSix98
I've got one at home to put in my 12 bolt but havent had a chance to put it together. I tried to get a 4 series back in late december but they sent and 3 series and what they told me was that the 4 series was still in R&D and I wouldnt be able to get one until April. They ended up trading me my 4 series 4.10's for a pair of thick 4.10's even. The unit itself looks pretty strong, it weights 24lbs. I guess I'll just have to see how it works when I get it together.
Please get back to us on how this works out.
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04-08-2005, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1ScrudeDude
Ok cool, thanks.
This helicopter posi, is it available for 12 bolts? I would take this route if so.
This helicopter posi, is it available for 12 bolts? I would take this route if so.
04-08-2005, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by redline2k
I have a Detroit True Trac in my Moser 12 bolt. I haven't run the car yet with it, but I'll let you know how it works
Try to break it for us!
04-08-2005, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by redline2k
I have a Detroit True Trac in my Moser 12 bolt. I haven't run the car yet with it, but I'll let you know how it works
04-08-2005, 01:26 PM
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LOL you guys, I was ******* around when I said "helicoptor" posi. 
I guess the real word is heillical. I don't care how it's spelled though, I just want to know it works and holds up!
I guess the real word is heillical. I don't care how it's spelled though, I just want to know it works and holds up!
04-08-2005, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ScrudeDude
LOL you guys, I was ******* around when I said "helicoptor" posi.
I guess the real word is heillical. I don't care how it's spelled though, I just want to know it works and holds up!
I guess the real word is heillical. I don't care how it's spelled though, I just want to know it works and holds up!