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Nov 11, 2007 | 07:54 AM

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locker problems?

so does anybody know anything about lockers? i just put a nine inch in, you can turn the driveshaft a little more than an 1/8 of a turn b4 the rear looks like it engages. checked the backlash on the gears b4 they went in they were at .009 and make zero noise. i have noticed a vibration but i did install an adj trans crossmember and may be having torq arm placement issues. I decreased the pinon angle yesterday and i feel that there is less vibration. Not sure how these lockers work, could it be defective? btw its a detroit

Nov 11, 2007 | 08:13 AM

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Normal operating range for a Detroit Locker

Nov 11, 2007 | 09:25 AM

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just seems like something would break with all that slack

Nov 11, 2007 | 09:36 AM

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You have backlash from the gears, then also slack in the locker from the engaging teeth. The instructions that come with the locker mention it.

Nov 11, 2007 | 11:38 AM

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Just Installed my new 9" with a Detroit Locker last week. Its normal. When you go to drive it, it takes about 50 miles then it will quiet down. Thought my rearend was falling out the first time I drove it. LOL!!! I now have about 120 miles and I love it in there. Wait till you make a right turn under power, If there is anyone around they will swear your rearend is falling apart.

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Nov 11, 2007 | 12:44 PM

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mine is actually pretty quiet, it jerks when i turn more than anything

Nov 11, 2007 | 04:59 PM

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mine is actually pretty quiet, it jerks when i turn more than anything

I bet that is slow turns with the tranny still in gear and the clutch on the floor. Try taking the tranny out of gear before you start the turn; or leave it in gear with the clutch engaged and just put light pressure in the gas pedal to keep torque on the Locker