BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
Which one would you use in your 14BFF?
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Detroit or Lock-Right
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K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
100% of people cant be wrong 
seriously, ive heard guys with cars running the loc-rite ok, but no where near the strength of the detroit from what i understand. For a car, like a third gen camaro, with a 7.625in 10 bolt, and less than 400hp, the loc rite would be fine. above that, id go detroit. In a truck, when lockup is key, and strength is a matter of making it out and being stuck 20 miles out in the mud in the woods, the money spent on the detroit is worth the peice of mind.
I will wind up dropping the coin on a detroit for my D70HD. still debating putting one in my front D60.
seriously, ive heard guys with cars running the loc-rite ok, but no where near the strength of the detroit from what i understand. For a car, like a third gen camaro, with a 7.625in 10 bolt, and less than 400hp, the loc rite would be fine. above that, id go detroit. In a truck, when lockup is key, and strength is a matter of making it out and being stuck 20 miles out in the mud in the woods, the money spent on the detroit is worth the peice of mind.
I will wind up dropping the coin on a detroit for my D70HD. still debating putting one in my front D60.
100% of people cant be wrong
seriously, ive heard guys with cars running the loc-rite ok, but no where near the strength of the detroit from what i understand. For a car, like a third gen camaro, with a 7.625in 10 bolt, and less than 400hp, the loc rite would be fine. above that, id go detroit. In a truck, when lockup is key, and strength is a matter of making it out and being stuck 20 miles out in the mud in the woods, the money spent on the detroit is worth the peice of mind.
I will wind up dropping the coin on a detroit for my D70HD. still debating putting one in my front D60.
Don't forget that the 14 bolt detroit fits inside the stock carrier just like most lock-rites.
I voted Detroit though.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Yeah which makes me wonder if theres really a difference. I know the lockrite is f'ing loud though. My friends constantly think my rear is exploding.
cheyennek20
1/2 ton status
I'm all about the Detroit..........just have to install it now.
dont forget first timers you need a open diff to install one. cant use a gov bom carrier.
and for info and pics look here. http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151608
and for info and pics look here. http://www.coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151608
K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
ahhh sweetk30 is da MAN 
thats why i didnt flinch too bad when i was told both my axles were open. guess theyre just gonna get some detroits at some point
thats why i didnt flinch too bad when i was told both my axles were open. guess theyre just gonna get some detroits at some point
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
when i bought my rear it was gov locked with 3.73. When i re geared to 4.56 i made sure and put in an open carrier for that very reason. Now i so far its looking like the detroit but does anyone have any pictures to compare the 2?
Detroit. No more questions asked.
go up to my post and click the link full info and pics on detroits and stuff for 14ff axles.
Personally in this case I say go with the Detroit. Love mine.
The Lock Right is a good product but I wouldn't use it under the rear of a fullsize, V8 powered truck with big tires that's planning on wheeling. They work great in other 4x4 applications but our trucks are just asking for trouble with them in the rear.
Sure about that? Did someone swap an open rear end under you M1009? All the M1009's came with the Gov-Bomb/Grenade Lock in the rear.
The Lock Right is a good product but I wouldn't use it under the rear of a fullsize, V8 powered truck with big tires that's planning on wheeling. They work great in other 4x4 applications but our trucks are just asking for trouble with them in the rear.
thats why i didnt flinch too bad when i was told both my axles were open. guess theyre just gonna get some detroits at some point
Sure about that? Did someone swap an open rear end under you M1009? All the M1009's came with the Gov-Bomb/Grenade Lock in the rear.
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
Hes got a dana 60/70 combo that hes talking about. Not the 10bolts.
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
SweetK30, Thanks for the link. Those are great pics. So what is the deal with the bolt in the detroit. Do you have to build it then stick it in? I thought it was an open box insert piece then off you go. Anyway. That has definatly made up my mind. Detroit it is. I will be ordering on next paycheck. Cant wait to have all 4 wheels pulling. 
SweetK30, Thanks for the link. Those are great pics. So what is the deal with the bolt in the detroit. Do you have to build it then stick it in? I thought it was an open box insert piece then off you go. Anyway. That has definatly made up my mind. Detroit it is. I will be ordering on next paycheck. Cant wait to have all 4 wheels pulling.
remove carrier. pop off ring gear. split carrier and drop out all spiders and washers. drop in detroit. bolt carrier back together and ring gear back on. then remove bolt that hold unit together or you will not be able to get it together.
K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
89yimmiJ
1/2 ton status
Anybody using the ARB?
I like my Detroit, but the road manners aren't always that great.
I like my Detroit, but the road manners aren't always that great.
Gotcha, knew you were looking at getting one but didn't know you had one.
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
Sounds easy enough. I cant wait till next friday.
i bought the wrong size washers and just compressed the springs somebow and threaded on the ring gear bolts. geez i cant even remember how i did that. must have been a pain in the ass.
BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
Who voted for the lock-right? Just curious what your opinions were.
