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14BFF LockRight Installation

rcamacho

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Anyone have a tech write up on this? Specifically I'm looking for some guidance on validating the side gear clearances since the carrier is mostly blind.
 
Did you already buy the lockrite? For almost the same money, you can get a Detroit and the installation is the same, if not easier.
 
The instructions were pretty good. I found a write up searching the web...
I did this in a couple hours, taking my time, cleaning everything, having a couple beers, sending pics to friends with the camera phone.


EDIT: OK heres one http://www.off-road.com/chevy/tech/detroit/ its for a detroit locker but its very similar.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328610 also for the Detroit. Mine hadnt been touched since it was all put together over 30 years ago. The gear oil was kinda nasty but I just cleaned it all and put it back together and everything works fine!!
 
goldwing2000 said:
Did you already buy the lockrite? For almost the same money, you can get a Detroit and the installation is the same, if not easier.
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Yep. Picked one up for ~200 shipped which is a heck of a lot lower than I could find a Detroit.
 
It's a decent deal but you can get Detroits all day long for $370 (less on eBay) and have a much stronger unit.

Anyway, best of luck. It should come with instructions but if it doesn't, you could probably download a pdf from the manufacturer web site.
 
I think beast383 or something like that did a good write up about 3 months ago

Ahh crap I'm blue again...
 
goldwing2000 said:
It's a decent deal but you can get Detroits all day long for $370 (less on eBay) and have a much stronger unit.

Anyway, best of luck. It should come with instructions but if it doesn't, you could probably download a pdf from the manufacturer web site.
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Not trying to be a dick, but how are the 14BFF Detroits stronger than Lockrights? Just curious.
 
atho said:
Not trying to be a dick, but how are the 14BFF Detroits stronger than Lockrights? Just curious.
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They're just stronger by design. A Lockright is like "Locker Lite" for people who want a drop-in unit without the hassle of a full install. Except that when you're dealing with a 14bff, the full Detroit is an easier install.
 
goldwing2000 said:
They're just stronger by design. A Lockright is like "Locker Lite" for people who want a drop-in unit without the hassle of a full install. Except that when you're dealing with a 14bff, the full Detroit is an easier install.
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Detroit and Lockright are both lunchboxes for the 14 bolt ff, hence my question.

I understand if the full case detroit was the case it would be stronger, but it isn't the case (that was a horrible pun, I am sorry).
 
jekquistk5 said:
I think beast383 or something like that did a good write up about 3 months ago

Ahh crap I'm blue again...
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I did a small pictorial about the Detroit install.:D
 
atho said:
Detroit and Lockright are both lunchboxes for the 14 bolt ff, hence my question.

I understand if the full case detroit was the case it would be stronger, but it isn't the case (that was a horrible pun, I am sorry).
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All lunchboxes are not created equal... ;)
 
atho said:
ok, so whats different?
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Call this number:
(800) 328-3850

Ask them what the difference is. If they tell you that they're both the same, I'll withdraw my opinion.
 
atho said:
ok, so whats different?
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The lock right re-uses the cross pin and side gears. Additionally the couplers on the lockright have a comparatively small tooth profile. So, the lockright is more likely to strip the couplers or break the stock side gear.

Is that worth ~$200 price difference for me? -In this case yes. If I were a hard core offroader than maybe not.
 
rcamacho said:
The lock right re-uses the cross pin and side gears. Additionally the couplers on the lockright have a comparatively small tooth profile. So, the lockright is more likely to strip the couplers or break the stock side gear.

Is that worth ~$200 price difference for me? -In this case yes. If I were a hard core offroader than maybe not.
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thanks!
 
rcamacho said:
The lock right re-uses the cross pin and side gears. Additionally the couplers on the lockright have a comparatively small tooth profile. So, the lockright is more likely to strip the couplers or break the stock side gear.

Is that worth ~$200 price difference for me? -In this case yes. If I were a hard core offroader than maybe not.
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Thats correct. The detroit is an overall stronger unit. In fact, its arguably the strongest locker you can buy. I currently have a detroit in my 14ff. I dd the truck for 2 years, and the detroit was flawless. It locked quickly, and always worked perfectly. I have a 10 bolt up font, so I wont be putting the extra money into it for a detroit. I have a lock right waiting to go into it. If I ever upgrade to a D60 however, I will definitely go with a detroit. Peace of mind.
-Harrison
 
I just finished the installation last evening. The only real challenge was getting the ring gear bolts out of the carrier. My impact gun was useless so I had to get the breaker bar out.
 
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