Detroit Locker or maybe complete Lock Rite type set up for a 12 bolt

[justhorsinaround]

I have a posi rear end with 3.73 gears which I'm happy with as Wimpy sees quite a bit of highway driving and still has plenty of git up and go from a standstill.
Does anybody have said same around about the Arizona area?

 

[justhorsinaround]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

How about within inexpensive shipping distance? /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif

 

[Klink K5]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

I have one that was in my truck for three months and bought it brand new. Hows 300.00 shipped to your door? /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[justhorsinaround]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

Well that didn't work out dangit. Anyone else?

 

[marv_springer]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

why are you stuck on Detroit...?

Have you considered Lock Rite?

Marv

 

[pauly383]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

That would work , but Allan would need an open carrier also , in good shape . I believe he and TJ determined it was a well worn posi carrier in there now /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

 

[justhorsinaround]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

What Paul said there Marv. If I could find the right type stuff to put a lock right in I shouldn't think it would be a bad option. Prolly would be cheaper in the long run as well.

Ko since we're talkin about it, what would be the hoops I would have to jump through to use a lock right?

 

[pauly383]

Re: Detroit Locker for a 12 bolt

You need :

1. open 12 bolt carrier in your gear range .
2. One lockright or Detroit EZ ( GG Quic Loc ) for said carrier
3. Either reuse your shims/setup and hope for the best OR have someone reset the gears .
4. Regular gear oil , or synthetic if you want the temps down , won't matter .
5. Explain to your wife that it may pop once in awhile and not to panic /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif