Detroit Locker?
11-07-2003, 09:37 PM
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Detroit Locker? I've been pretty big into offroading for a few years, rather new to dragracing. But am building up a nice 525hp/500lb-ft or so Z28...hoping for low 11's. The detroit locker was great for the Jeep.
Was wondering how the Detroit Locker is on the street in a f-body. Jeeps ride so badly it doesnt matter- but I'm guessing you can REALLY feel it pop in an f-body. Also, how is durability on the street- or is just the popping an issue? I'm between a trac-lok & the detroit. Car will be used pretty hard for drag racing, but I still need to be able to drive it on the street every so often- and sometimes for long trips.
Was wondering how the Detroit Locker is on the street in a f-body. Jeeps ride so badly it doesnt matter- but I'm guessing you can REALLY feel it pop in an f-body. Also, how is durability on the street- or is just the popping an issue? I'm between a trac-lok & the detroit. Car will be used pretty hard for drag racing, but I still need to be able to drive it on the street every so often- and sometimes for long trips.
11-08-2003, 09:30 AM
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I drive about 10k a year street and 300 1/4 mile passes a year,the only bother[pretty big one] is the clunking in tight turns off the power or brakes.
It is a pain and is making me consider a spool[which isn't the best for heavy street use] !!!
It is a pain and is making me consider a spool[which isn't the best for heavy street use] !!!
11-08-2003, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by timelord
I drive about 10k a year street and 300 1/4 mile passes a year,the only bother[pretty big one] is the clunking in tight turns off the power or brakes.
It is a pain and is making me consider a spool[which isn't the best for heavy street use] !!!
It is a pain and is making me consider a spool[which isn't the best for heavy street use] !!!
11-08-2003, 01:48 PM
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I have the 31 spline Tractech soft locker, and when it locks up the car can pop is that what you mean?
At the track it works great.
I had a Auburn posi and it did not last a full season but it had been rebuilt.
At the track it works great.
I had a Auburn posi and it did not last a full season but it had been rebuilt.
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11-15-2003, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jorday
BTW, anyone use a detroit locker on a 12 bolt? Always seems like the ford 9 guys are the ones that have them.
11-15-2003, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jorday
I thought they made them for 12 bolts. No?
I wonder how an Air Locker would work in an F-body? Locks up by air, with a push of the button.
11-15-2003, 08:30 PM
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http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm Here's the company website.
I think the E-Z locker might be different than the detroit locker that guys on here have in thier 9 in fords.
Check this link out though. This website acutally sells detroit lockers for the stock 10 bolt! wth?
http://nationaldrivetrain.com/shopsi...ml/page23.html
I think the E-Z locker might be different than the detroit locker that guys on here have in thier 9 in fords.
Check this link out though. This website acutally sells detroit lockers for the stock 10 bolt! wth?
http://nationaldrivetrain.com/shopsi...ml/page23.html
11-15-2003, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jstpsi
anyone use any retired nascar centers/carriers?
11-15-2003, 11:43 PM
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I wonder how an Air Locker would work in an F-body? Locks up by air, with a push of the button.
I went "muddin" with 'em & the air lockers are great.
I wonder how they'd do at the strip??????
11-17-2003, 12:39 PM
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Well, I talked to strange and moser and they both told me no detroit locker for the 12 bolt. I wonder why those websites have them listed as available for 12 bolt.
11-17-2003, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jorday
Well, I talked to strange and moser and they both told me no detroit locker for the 12 bolt. I wonder why those websites have them listed as available for 12 bolt.
11-17-2003, 02:35 PM
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OK, I talked to tractech, the manufactuer of the detroit locker. He said they offer absolutely no product for the 12 bolt car axle. Anything on the site listed is for 12 bolt truck only.
