dodge 2500 front lock-right

[shaun89]

my friend has a 01 dodge 2500 and its his DD, would he be able to put a lock-right in the front with any issues? the front D shaft always spins and one axle shaft (short side) is constantly spinning? or would it interfere with steering when driving normally in 2wd?

 

[apache]

Im not positive but being its probably the same vaccume axle disconnect system used in Jeep TJ`s XJ`s and YJ`s where many run lockers without problems he should be OK. Go read up over at jeepforum for a few good laughs and some probable recent posts about the topic.
Not to be to big an asshat but I could never comprehend how so many over opinioned,brand X bashing,swollen ego`ed up folks can ask the same question 20 times a day......... wheres my oil drain plug????
At least here you guys actually make your own stuff and not buy everything from a jeep parts house.

 

[pauly383]

I have a friend with a Jeep running one in a DD . It isn't too bad in 2wd . You know both shafts and the driveshaft will now spin all time , instead of the spiders .

I would recommend changing the unit bearing to a real spindle , LOCKING HUB , and bearing setup . Pricey kit , but worth it since a front locker ends up getting you into harder spots

 

[6.2Blazer]

It shouldn't be noticable at all in 2wd with the vacuum disconnect. I know a bunch of guys with YJ's (same front axle setup stock) that run lockers and even welded/spooled diffs and it's not an issue.

 

[pauly383]

It shouldn't be noticable at all in 2wd with the vacuum disconnect. I know a bunch of guys with YJ's (same front axle setup stock) that run lockers and even welded/spooled diffs and it's not an issue.

The disconnnect disengages ONE sides axle .

Your going to notice it , just not so much

 

[shaun89]

I have a friend with a Jeep running one in a DD . It isn't too bad in 2wd . You know both shafts and the driveshaft will now spin all time , instead of the spiders .

I would recommend changing the unit bearing to a real spindle , LOCKING HUB , and bearing setup . Pricey kit , but worth it since a front locker ends up getting you into harder spots

alright, thanks! ill let him know. ya, we looked at the kit, he would love to have it but thats a little pricey! if anything, hes probably going to get the cable to replace the vacuum.