At 03:00 AM 6/17/98 EDT, you wrote: >Well, if a locker doesn't unlock then there's a problem with it! Some off- >roaders use a "spool" in their differential - basically a straight connection >between both axle halves. This is strictly for off road use and making turns >on pavement would be very scary! Lockers like Detroit Locker, and Lock-Rite >are made to automatically UNLOCK when turning a corner. > >What brand of locker did you try? >Who installed it? > >Regards, >Jim Davis > So bottom line Jim - would you recommend installing a Lock-Right when the time comes to get the 3-4 syncros fixed (they can't/don't clear the road very well between Klamath Falls & Bend in the winter - both rear wheels are running in snow/ice troughs), or some brand of posi-traction? Austin |
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