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Opinion on Lock Rite lockers

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Discussion Starter · Nov 6, 1999

I can get a brand new Lock Rite locker for $250, which I think is a good price. I've heard mixed reviews on these so I need some input. I like to challenge my Jeep, but I don't go too nuts plus I don't have the money for a Detroit Locker or for the labor to have it installed. I have also heard that they are relatively easy to put in by yourself. Is there a website where there are directions or where someone has done this for me to read about. Any help would be great!

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Discussion Starter · #2 · Nov 7, 1999

I think that Lock-Rights are really good. I do some very serious wheelin with my CJ and they have performed great for me. I went with these since the price was right, easy to install, and they didn't saw that I couldn't run a certain size tire. I am running 4.27 gears, 35" boggers, 360 V8, and 727 auto.

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Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 7, 1999

I put a LockRite in the front of my CJ-7 earlier this week. Seems to work just fine, and it is about as easy a job as there is. Especially if you talk to your Jeep.

Brad (from the 4 Wheeling center of the universe, 4 corners USA)

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Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 7, 1999

I called drivetrain direct yesterday to see about a lock-rite and they told me they are on sale this month for $145. I can't beleive that but that is what they said. Might wanna check in to before you drop $250. Also rosser has them for $199.

Brent

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Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 7, 1999

I ran a Lock-Rite in back of me '95 YJ with no real problems. It takes a while to get used to; you have to soft-pedal it around town, in the snow, and on muddy hills. There's a real tendancy to get sideways if you're not careful, but it's easy to learn to deal with. If you're too heavy on the gas while going through turns, you'll end up with massive under-steer or wind up in a spin.

Off-road performance is fenominal. I rarely needed to lock in the 4WD.

As far as installation, it's a breeze if you have 3:73 or lower (4:11, 4:56, etc.) gears. The problem with 3:55 or 3:07 gears is that you will need to pull the whole carrier out to get the Lock-Rite to clear the ring gear. The teeth are just too tall. Unless you can dial in your own gears, you might want to go for a stronger setup and have a pro install it for you. A better option for daily drivers is to go for a Trak-Loc or Aubourn limited slip. For 3:55 and 3:07, Detroit's TrueTrak is an ourtstanding way to go. Limited slip will behave itself better in slick conditions. Lockers will only pay for themselves in extreme bolder-crawling situations. My new TJ has Jeep's Trak-Loc limited slip, and it does everything my the Lock-Rite did, without the bad manners.

Hewgag

Right Wrongs Nobody

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Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 7, 1999

Brent do you have the # for Drivetrain Direct or where I can get it? Thanks for the advice guys!

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Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 7, 1999

Hey Brent, what is the phone number for DriveTrain, I am needing to buy two more lockers for my new project.

jps4ever

· #8 · Nov 7, 1999

They have a web site at: www.drivetraindirect.com The made me a GREAT deal on gears and Detroits for my CJ.

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Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 7, 1999

It's much easier to install the Lockrite with the carrier out of the vehicle on the bench, even if you don't have to it makes life easier. And if you put everything back in the way it came out, no adjustment is necessary. BTW, you might want to check Randy's price, when I bought my Lockrite and Detroit Locker a while back, they had the best price.

Brad (from the 4 Wheeling center of the universe, 4 corners USA)

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Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 7, 1999

Drivetrain direct # is 1-888-584-4327.

Let me know what they say.

Brent

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· #11 · Nov 8, 1999

I started my Lock Right install, didn't get it finished yet (see my post). Overall, It's easier than I thought, and I've never pulled an axle or dismantled a diff before. As the guys here told me, take your time and follow the directions, it's not so bad. Watch the advervised prices, I found that only one model was at the $199 price, the model for the D44 was $243 delivered.

Lynn
'71/'48/'97

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Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 8, 1999

I called drivetrain direct today to see about a lock-rite and they told me they are on sale this month for $245 not $145 (that is for a M20).

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Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 9, 1999

I've got a Lockright in the front of my TJ, combined with the rear trash-lok - I LOVE the offroad preformance. Plus on road you can't even tell it's there - no noise or pull etc.

I'm thinking of droping a Lockright in the rear but only undecided becuase I have the 5spd & I like some driveability.....

Cheers
Wooders

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Discussion Starter · #14 · Nov 9, 1999

Wooders...Wooders...Wooders... I've told you before that a rear lock rite and a 5 speed are easily do-able. Since you have that trash-loc though, you'd need an open carrier first. So why not get a full locker with a carrier instead (like a Detroit soft locker).

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John
95.5 YJ with "stuff"
http://SonsofThunder4x4.com

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Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 9, 1999

If you already have a TrakLok rear you are going to have to buy a new carrier anyway for the LockRite, why not just get a Detroit Locker, that's what I did. By the time you spring for a new carrier and the LockRite, you are a good way towards a Detroit. And you CAN'T break the Detroit Locker, but you can grenade a stock carrier with a Lockrite, especially in the rear. BTW, the Detroit Locker is also pretty much a no brainer to install, the only thing you need is some very accurate measuring instruments so that your ring gear surface to bearing distance is the same, and bearing to bearing measurement.

Brad (from the 4 Wheeling center of the universe, 4 corners USA)

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Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 10, 1999

Powertrax is making Lockrites for the Trac-loc carriers. Dana 35 p.n. 92-0435-2725. Dana 44 p.n. 92-0444-3020. Their phone number is 1800-lockers. Roger

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Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 10, 1999

FNG & cjjeepercreeper,

Thanks for your input - It's pretty much what I've decided (detroit) especially since I'm now luck if I do more than 100km (60mile) a week.
I've asked Rusty for a set of 4.56's & I'm waiting on him getting back to me..... Then I'll make my final decision....

Cheers
Wooders

Cheers
Wooders

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Discussion Starter · #18 · Nov 11, 1999

who says you can't break a deroit? It can and has been done.

Al
My web page

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