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[TexasNomad]

dont lockers mess with turning on pavement?

get a good LS.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

I think he means get a selectable locker and lock it in only when ya want to.

 

[Terrell460]

I think he means get a selectable locker and lock it in only when ya want to.

Oh i didnt know you could get them selectable. is that an expensive deal?

 

[dragogt]

dont lockers mess with turning on pavement?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DTL-225SL56A/

These Eaton Detroit Lockers are designed to maximize traction by delivering 100 percent of the torque and power to both drive wheels. They are engineered to keep both wheels in a constant drive mode and have the ability to automatically allow wheel speed differentiation when required ... IE Turning..

 

[Terrell460]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DTL-225SL56A/

These Eaton Detroit Lockers are designed to maximize traction by delivering 100 percent of the torque and power to both drive wheels. They are engineered to keep both wheels in a constant drive mode and have the ability to automatically allow wheel speed differentiation when required ... IE Turning..

Thats a realy good price too. Thanks a lot for the link! ill have to get one and rebuild my rear end this summer. would this be good for the front end too?

 

[blackhat620]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DTL-225SL56A/

These Eaton Detroit Lockers are designed to maximize traction by delivering 100 percent of the torque and power to both drive wheels. They are engineered to keep both wheels in a constant drive mode and have the ability to automatically allow wheel speed differentiation when required ... IE Turning..

Detroit lockers are bullet proof, but they are "Non-selectable", for a selectable locker you need to go with an ARB air locker.

Problem with a non-selectable locker is they are tricky to drive on slick roads (ie, ice, snow etc), also lockers are a bad deal if you tow. Lockers have a lot of draw backs for a DD vehicle. Reason OEM use an LS unit is so they do not lose driveability for a DD. If you want the best of both an LS & locker then you need to go with a "selectable" locker. ARB air locker is about $750-800 plus you need a compressor.

www.arbusa.com/Products/Air-Lockers/10.aspx

 

[dragogt]

Don't see why not.. BUT you might be better off w/ a arb, ox, or E-locker up front though.. jmho

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

If ya do alot of heavy four wheelin it is otherwise just the rear will be plenty. Id personally get a selectable one from eaton the ones they have that are selectable are electric but theres other manufacturers that have air operated and cable operated.

 

[dragogt]

http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Produ...ucts/Products/Differentials/Elocker/index.htm

http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/ProductsServices/PerformanceProducts/Products/Differentials/index.htm

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Ox Lockers dont make one for the 10.25
ARB air locker.
http://dedq15.mindfly.com/uploads/PDF/onlineManualsGuides/airLockerAppsUSA.pdf
ARB home page.
http://www.arbusa.com/

 

[Terrell460]

Ok so i have a lot of choices. I guess what i should figure out is what i want to even use this truck for to see what rear end would suite it

 

[blackhat620]

Ok so i have a lot of choices. I guess what i should figure out is what i want to even use this truck for to see what rear end would suite it

That and your budget would be a good starting point.

 

[dragogt]

What he said.. Good luck.

 

[TexasNomad]

Whats wrong with just getting a good Limited slip?

 

[blackhat620]

Whats wrong with just getting a good Limited slip?

Not a thing, Mike it just matters what the use of the vehicle is for. For a street DD an LS is usually the best answer and most economical. If you want to be able to off-road seriously then you are better off with a selectable locker. With a selectable locker locked, both wheels are turning no matter what the traction conditions, an LS has limitations in certain slippery environments. If you are going to run a drag or dirt track car then a spool is the way to go but then you can't drive it on the street.

 

[TexasNomad]

Not a thing, Mike it just matters what the use of the vehicle is for. For a street DD an LS is usually the best answer and most economical. If you want to be able to off-road seriously then you are better off with a selectable locker. With a selectable locker locked, both wheels are turning no matter what the traction conditions, an LS has limitations in certain slippery environments. If you are going to run a drag or dirt track car then a spool is the way to go but then you can't drive it on the street.

 

[DNFXDLI]

I will be using an ARB for the 79.

 

[Terrell460]

i may just get posi trac. i know theres an f250 near my home that i can buy the rear end off of. i basicly want to do bad *** burn outs to show off to my buddies but i still want to do road trips in this truck. another plus side is the rear end i am thinking of is like new and a lot cheaper than locking my rear end which is perfect for a teenager like me ha.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Theres a chance that youll burn up the clutches doin that too much.

 

[Terrell460]

Theres a chance that youll burn up the clutches doin that too much.

yeah that wouldnt be good. ive never had anything with posi trac so i didnt think bout that. i just realy hate my one wheel wonder.