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Posted by mf150 (Member # 6526) on :
 
I'm thinking of scrapping my 31 spline Eaton Posi and buying a Detroit Locker. My only concern is how streetable a locker is...what will I notice?

Thanks. (btw, 2003 mustang GT w/ 4.30 gears...N/A).
 
Posted by Motorhead6T5 (Member # 4969) on :
 
If its a soft locker,all you will notice is once you straiten out the car after a turn,it will transfer power to both tires and you will feel it pull to the side for a second.
Some clicking noise,but mostly just the transfer of power ot each axle on and off the gas and turning. The new detroits are pretty liveable. If you get a cheaper locker you will get harsh transfers and lots of noise.
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
Are you having problems with your Eaton???? Why not try a mini spool????
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mf150:
I'm thinking of scrapping my 31 spline Eaton Posi and buying a Detroit Locker. My only concern is how streetable a locker is...what will I notice?

Thanks. (btw, 2003 mustang GT w/ 4.30 gears...N/A).
Put a soft locker in Mine about a year ago and it is great on the street and at the strip. [Wink]
 
Posted by mf150 (Member # 6526) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
quote:
Originally posted by mf150:
I'm thinking of scrapping my 31 spline Eaton Posi and buying a Detroit Locker. My only concern is how streetable a locker is...what will I notice?

Thanks. (btw, 2003 mustang GT w/ 4.30 gears...N/A).
Put a soft locker in Mine about a year ago and it is great on the street and at the strip. [Wink]
where did you get yours??? I was thinking about getting mine from Moser Engineering...same manufacturer as my axles and install kit.
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
My Uncle's boss is into 4 wheelin and He ordered it for Me so I don't where He got it from? Damn thing was expensive though I think it was around 600 buck's, but I got axel's and few other misc. part's so I don't remember the exact amount.
 
Posted by mf150 (Member # 6526) on :
 
From what I have learned, as long as you get a quality piece, there shouldn't be that much difference between a LS and a DL...as long as you build up teh rear with beefier components.
 
Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by mustanggt5091:
Are you having problems with your Eaton???? Why not try a mini spool????
a mini spool is the worst idea ever, all it is going to do is make driving it a pain, then break or break an axle.
 
Posted by mf150 (Member # 6526) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CDT:
quote:
Originally posted by mustanggt5091:
Are you having problems with your Eaton???? Why not try a mini spool????
a mini spool is the worst idea ever, all it is going to do is make driving it a pain, then break or break an axle.
what would you suggest for a drag oriented, street driven vehicle, as far as a strength upgrade for slicks...remmeber I already have the eaton 31 spline and moser axles.
 




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