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Nov 30, 2001 | 04:04 PM

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Eaton vs. Detroit locker

What do you think about a Eaton vs. Detroit locker in a car that is 95% track and 5% road? In a Strange 12 bolt.

Dec 1, 2001 | 09:02 AM

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Re: Eaton vs. Detroit locker

IMO, go with the Detroit. Gears better than clutches. It will make a little noise when it unlocks.

Dec 1, 2001 | 03:41 PM

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Re: Eaton vs. Detroit locker

SPOOL

if you really are ONLY 5% street, you shouldnt worry about it then

it is lighter than both a posi and a locker, and your BOTH of your wheels are always turning

Dec 1, 2001 | 04:58 PM

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Re: Eaton vs. Detroit locker

[quote]Originally posted by QuikSSilver:
<strong>I still wanna know why the "badass" racers don't just use an ARB locker.... seems like that would be the sweet ticket. With that it would'nt be a pain in the *** on the street.
<img src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" border="0" alt="[chug]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

What is ARB locker do you have more information on it?
Spool, Humm, I don't think I'm there yet. But one never knows. <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Dec 1, 2001 | 05:28 PM

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Re: Eaton vs. Detroit locker

An ARB uses air pressure to lock the diff. It is like a spool when locked. Only single wheel traction with no air pressure. I have one on my Toyota 4x4 and works wonderfully <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

I am going with a Eaton in my 7.5 The factory Auburn has had enough. The Eaton's are strong. Plus they have a year's warranty. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">

Dec 2, 2001 | 12:55 AM

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Re: Eaton vs. Detroit locker

I still wanna know why the "badass" racers don't just use an ARB locker.... seems like that would be the sweet ticket. With that it would'nt be a pain in the *** on the street.
<img src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" border="0" alt="[chug]" />