Detroit Locker?
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From: Ashburn, VA
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.
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From: loretteville pq. MARS
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] !!!
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From: Ashburn, VA
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] !!!
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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From: Bring it........ b*tch
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.
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.
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From: Fenton, MI
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
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From: IL Western Burbs of Chicago
Originally Posted by jstpsi
anyone use any retired nascar centers/carriers?
Originally Posted by Black Sunshine/ 00SS
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??????
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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.
