Hmmm Which locker?

OCD4B2 · Post by **OCD4B2** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 9:34 pm

I'm looking at getting a locker for my ford 9" and i've been looking around a lot. Detroit lockers r just too much($), and a full spool is just totally to much. I wanted to know what u guys think on a locker for the carrier essembly, like an e-z locker etc. Do u think they will work for soemone like me? Will they give me the added traction? I'm looking in the $200-$300 range and not much higher. thanx i will appreciate your input

TNMAN · Post by **TNMAN** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:58 am

You might wanna look at a LockRight. They are relatively cheap and pretty tough. they are in the $180- $250 range. They work pretty good as long as you aren't gonna run monster tires. I use one in my D44 with 37" Boggers and have had no problems so far.

DBrown · Post by **DBrown** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:12 am

I would love to set up an ARB in mine but I tink I am going to settle for a welded rear for the time being.

b2binbad · Post by **b2binbad** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:06 am

I'm using a mini-spool I got on e-bay. Cost me 7 bucks a piece (bought 3 of em). I do have the big bearing 31 spline axle shafts so I'm not too worried. Better count yours

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Happy_Jack · Post by **Happy_Jack** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:13 am

This is one of those what if questions. It depends on what you are going to use the truck for. What size tires, driving style, and engine and axle size.

So is it going to be driven on the street?

What size engine are you going to run?

What size tires are you going to run?

Whats your driving style? Do you like to catch air?

A lunch box locker is good up to 33" tall tires. Bigger than that and you will run into warranty problems. They do "act" just like a Detriot though. Jegs catalog has Lock Rights listed in my new catalog for the 9" at $189.99

plowboy · Post by **plowboy** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:27 am

Matt - did you weld your front diff or just the rear? How long did you drive it welded?. I'm thinking about welding my front, but not sure if that works for a DD

TNMAN · Post by **TNMAN** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:58 am

plowboy wrote:Matt - did you weld your front diff or just the rear? How long did you drive it welded?. I'm thinking about welding my front, but not sure if that works for a DD

I have seen some people weld the front diff and I have never agreed with it. The rear seems to survive longer when welded, but you still need to check the condition of the weld occassionally(mine cracked in my 7.5 TWICE). Luckily. I caught the glitch in time to prevent further damage. Checking the weld in a 9" is more time-consuming since there is no access cover.
b2binbad: If you are running the mini-spool....I suggest that you install the hardened cross pin(if you haven't already). Since the mini-spool eliminates 1 of the 2 pins...you need to make sure that that 1 is a good one. I have seen the stock cross-pin break in these appllications.

b2binbad · Post by **b2binbad** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:56 pm

b2binbad: If you are running the mini-spool....I suggest that you install the hardened cross pin(if you haven't already). Since the mini-spool eliminates 1 of the 2 pins...you need to make sure that that 1 is a good one. I have seen the stock cross-pin break in these appllications.

Nope sure haven't, good looking out.

OCD4B2 · Post by **OCD4B2** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 12:32 am

302, AOD, probably 37" tires, like to jump and like to off road. I dont want a minny spool, then my tires wont disengage off of turns yea know, I'll end up wearing my nobbie down and i will be s.o.l.

Happy_Jack · Post by **Happy_Jack** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:14 am

I would say go with a Detroit Locker then. Cost more $$'s but it will hold up much better than a lunch box loker. Mad Max runs DL's front and rear. That was the last thing I worried about when I used to wheel it.

Bob Myers · Post by **Bob Myers** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:08 pm

Happy_Jack wrote:

A lunch box locker is good up to 33" tall tires. Bigger than that and you will run into warranty problems. They do "act" just like a Detriot though. Jegs catalog has Lock Rights listed in my new catalog for the 9" at $189.99

Since they don't list those for any where near that on their site, what do they show for one for a Dana 44, part number too, please?

Happy_Jack · Post by **Happy_Jack** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:32 pm

Jeg's Catalog Oct/Nov/Dec 04 page 204-X part # 754-1810 Ford 9" (28 & 31 spline) $189.99. Same catalog/page part # 754-2410 Dana Spicer 44 (30 spline) $209.99.

The Dana 44 is up in price from the spring. I purchased one for my FS Bronco and paid $192.00 for it.