i have a 9" locker (3.75) and i was told it will drive a little different but was wondering if it is driving the way its supposed to or if i am gonna break something...if i back out of a parking spot making a turn slowly it kinda starts shaking the car....and sometimes it makes loud popping/clanking sounds....what is this/ is it normal? the same thing happens when i slow down into a turn the car starts hesitating and feels like the wheels are vibrating and then the car starts jerking....i dont know if its jerking cause i have a spec stg 5 clutch w/ 523rwtq or if its the way the rear is supposed to work...i heard it makes clicking sounds which it does when i have some speed (in excess of say 25 mph) when turning but i was thinking of going back to a posi or if its any better a "soft" locker....any experiences with this matter would be greatly appreciated...and am i gonna end up breaking my drivetrain with those hesitations/shaking?

 

I do believe that is normal. I got a locker in my Moser 9" as well and one day pulling into a parking lot on a slow, sharp turn the thing started bucking and clanking in the rear. It took me a while to realize I had to drive it a bit different and yes it will make embarassing noises sometimes in public It isn't that bad once you get used to it.

 

ok good im not going crazy....lol..people say my cars screwed up cause the "belts squeeking" and the rears clanking.....so they can think its a pos....but they dont know what i know!

 

Yes it's all normal for a Detroit locker. If and when you get sick of the racket and clunking, get a TruTrac--almost like stock.

 

Yep, buddy of mine had a 9" detroit locker in his bronco. Made all kinda noises. Never had any trouble locking or unlocking though.

 

Youre not going to break it....... Its a 9" with a Detroit.

It comes down to finesse'.