lockers

[mudbogginyota]

I have a 1990 toyota 4x4 pickup with the 3.0L V6. I currently have 34x10.50 LTB's but have bought 5.29 gears and I am about to put on 36x12.50 TSL's. I have considered buying a quick lock or lock-rite locker for the rear since I will already be working on the differential. How much would this improve my mudding ability.

[snorkleman]

If you haven't ever used a locker then you havent lived off road. Seriously man they make a huge difference. I put in a lock right in the rear and it made a big difference. You have to get used to on road driving but it isn't a big deal. Get a locker....you will be surprised at the difference. Some guys throw in a front locker first cuz it tends to pull better so they say. The best setup is a locker in both. Good luck man and have fun

[mudbogginyota]

How much of a difference offroadwise is there between a lock-rite/other cheap locker and a detroit locker. Also what if I welded my diff. I know this is not widely accepted but if it would work why not.

[L8sho2003]

I've had trucks that after I put a rear locker in I hardly ever had to put them in 4wd anymore for general hunting and trailriding that used to require 4wd. If that gives you any idea. Like what you have heard earlier you havent truly experienced 4wd without one.

[snorkleman]

Well the difference in a lock right and a detriot is basically you pay for what you get. The detroit is a tried and true tough locker that supposedly engages well and holds up well. The lock right is also a good locker but is known for clicking, shifting hard, generally not as tough as a detroit. But it works good. I have one and I am upgrading to a detroit soon. The aka "Lincoln" locker has been done for a long time and is very very cheap. But you pay for what you get. It works but remember you are locking both tires in the rear all the time, basically a spool. When turning corners it will not disengage. That places stress on other parts of your truck. It might work great for what your doing. You just need to weigh out what your looking for.

[Sean]

A detroit locker replaces the stock carrier with a whole new unit with the locker built in. A lock rite, ez locker, aussie locker ect.. are lockers which fit in the stock carrier, meaning they are not nearly as strong. Usually not a big issue with low HP rigs like toyota's.

[4xfred]

;D I have a Lockright & it does it's job!! It does make noise. You'll get used to it. I went around a "circle" intersection in NJ. & it banged so loud I looked for parts!!! Check out the "aussie locker" first. It's getting good reviews & seems solid. Later...
www.offroadlockers.com/

[86taco]

I ordered my aussie locker on 10-4-03 and still nothing. Their air freight carrier seems to have lost a couple of boxes of the toy 8" lockers. i'm kind of pissed! I want to go and play.

[86taco]

I finally got my Aussie locker Monday Nov. 3. It took a month to get it. Shipping problems and stuff. I am really impressed with the quality of the unit. Its going in tomorrow. I will post with the installation and the testing.