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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Ok when i ordered my locker from randy's they told me i had to get a spring kit well i did and i am not sure where it goes....anyone ever install a detroit in the center dissconnect dana 44
 
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Spring kit????? What's it look like? I would suspect that it may have something to do with the cad, to help it disengage???

First I have heard of this....
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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ok i am working on this today....the springs are just 2 springs one is about 2 inches the other is about 2.5 inches...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Did you buy the Powertrax Locker?

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Did you buy the Powertrax Locker?

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no detroit locker
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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OK>>>>>
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Wouldn't a locker make street driving difficult because of how our trucks rise gauge the axles? I've always been warned against it
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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With the detroit in the front, the driveshaft and such will just turn all the time. Gas mileage may suffer a little bit, but, that's about it. Ideally, some flavor of selectable locker would be best.... but hey, I wouldn't argue with a detroit for the front.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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I'd be happy to have one in the rear!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Ok, I thought about that right after I posted. But I was younger and more impresionable when I was told that
 
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