Detroit lockers???
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Detroit lockers???
I have an 04 gt and was wondering if anyone knew anything about Detroit lockers. I looking for something like a true posi for my ford getting ready to put 4.10 gears in my rear end and was wondering about this and axles should I look into upgrading to the 31spline axles??
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I have an 04 gt and was wondering if anyone knew anything about Detroit lockers. I looking for something like a true posi for my ford getting ready to put 4.10 gears in my rear end and was wondering about this and axles should I look into upgrading to the 31spline axles??
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Has anyone ever tried to use an ARB air locker in a car. Really it would seem the best of both to me. Open on the street for driveability and then locked at the track when it matters.
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Had one in my GT1 road race car, it was great! Made the rear open when you backed off for a corner helping the car to turn in, as soon as you applied gas it would lock & go. Found mine to be very quite, but it was a full Winters quick change setup. If your going to road race the car & you can get a good deal on one I would say go for it. With lower gears you will most likely want better axles no matter what rear you install.
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My truck has a locker and it is lowd and clunky and occasionally when your turning it will lurch or something and make you think "what in the hell did I just break!?"
I have an eaton Truetrac in my mustang and it's open when I need it to be and locked when I want it. (allot) I have zero complaints with my eaton Truetrac.
I have an eaton Truetrac in my mustang and it's open when I need it to be and locked when I want it. (allot) I have zero complaints with my eaton Truetrac.
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So my goal is 700hp it is a daily driver that see's a lot of strip/street I appreciate the advice on the Detroit lockers maybe it's not the way I want to go. I don't want all the noise coming from my rear end. Thank yall very much
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I would without a doubt upgrade to 31 spline axles. Another choice for a differential would be an Eaton ELocker (http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsS...als/PCT_221472). According to the shop that built my rearend the ELocker will hold 700 HP (he has assembled many 8.8's with ELocker without any failure).
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