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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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Well due to my recent snow stuck experience, i wont tell u but yesterday i show a pic of me being stuck,ive been stuck 4 times in that single day
at work i went near to a building to avoid removing my oxy and ace bottle from my truck even if i run 200' hoses.... i was stuck in a damn hole witch was covered whit snow so i didnt see it,
i was out by myself but all the folk there staring at beasty growling and putting coal in the air(thanks edge5-5) i know this what not needed but i love to entertain crowds :P
1 time by getting to my wood but once loaded i was out easy ,one getting to house as per pics and after i was unloaded it was kinda hard to get out of there...
so now its AIR LOCKER TIME any of u got one installed or tryed it?
im tired of spinning only 1 front tires when i need traction,the rear axle was turning all tires so its still ok but i need to upgrade front

any brand to choose?
anything to know before doing so?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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I',m not a big air fan. I would go with an OX locker or something else selectable with out air.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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I have an Eaton E-Locker sitting in the box, yet to be installed. No air to worry about. It only has a 2.2 amp draw. Works as an open diff with the power off. Hit the switch and it locks up. In any direction, at any speed.

It's a great alternative to air.


Good luck with your ride.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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well dieseldemon is ur lockey for sale?
if yea how much u want from it
if no how much did u pay for it
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Woligator, do you have a 10-bolt Dana 60 front axle? There are many different styles of lockers available for the Dana 60. Check this list at Randy's Ring & Pinion. The ARB is probably a good choice for a front axle, since it acts like a totally open diff until you hit the button. That way you won't suffer any steering problems with a locker that is locking up just as you're trying to turn on a slippery street.

If you have the 9.25" AAM front axle, there don't seem to be many lockers available for it.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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NOOOOOOOOO......lol. Not for sale, silly.

I am not gonna install it till spring time when it's warmer. My buddy and I are gonna attempt it ourselves. He can get a case spreader to do the job. I want to install it myself. For as much as I can do anyway.

This "paying" people to work on my truck goes against my religon....lol.

I am pretty sure the locker was $885.00 or $865.00 delivered.

I wish they had them for the Dana 70 and 80. I'd replace my Detroit in a heartbeat. I'm givin up way too much rubber. I'm only getting 15-20,000 miles per set of tires. I'm way too abusive myself. Any rubber I can save is worth the investment.

Ok, I have typed my limit.

Catch you gents later.

DD
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Woligator, do you have a 10-bolt Dana 60 front axle? There are many different styles of lockers available for the Dana 60. Check this list at Randy's Ring & Pinion. The ARB is probably a good choice for a front axle, since it acts like a totally open diff until you hit the button. That way you won't suffer any steering problems with a locker that is locking up just as you're trying to turn on a slippery street.

If you have the 9.25" AAM front axle, there don't seem to be many lockers available for it.
well i know i got a dana 60 in there and a 80 in the rear,for the number of bolts i dont know but i want a selectable locker for sure since its in the front
and while i get the heart out i may swap gears while im at it... i dunno yet but i NEED a locker NOW

dieseldemon:duh i was only trying to make more room for u to gather stuff,u know helping buddys :P
hee what is a case spreader???

heee beside Dana60 what kind of axle do i have? number of splines,floating or semi floating??? i dunno axle at all???
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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common guys i need info
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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ORIGINAL: woligator

common guys i need info
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