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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: nuts4hotwheels on September 07, 2007, 04:23:36 PM

Title: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: nuts4hotwheels on September 07, 2007, 04:23:36 PM: I am sure that this has been asked before, but I did a search and learned alot but did not exactly find my answer.

I have a 1998 Chevy Tracker 4 door 2wd. I miss my old 4x4 Sidekick that was lost in a tragic accident few years ago. I am wanting to outfit my Tracker for "light" offroad use (beach, a little mud and pulling my light boat trailer up the boat ramp), but mainly as a daliy driver. I do not have the money or location to do a 4wd upgrade. Long and short term cost is definitely an issue.

??? Are airlockers what I need or overkill?
??? Will lockers, such as lock rights, be okay on a daily driver?
??? Do lockers make tires and other parts wear prematurely?
??? I have heard that a 2wd with rear lockers do pretty weel compared to stock 4wd. What is your opinion and/or experience?

Thanks for the help,
Brian
Title: Re: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: sidekicksrock on September 07, 2007, 05:44:59 PM: Quote
[ Are airlockers what I need or overkill?

Air lockers are not overkill they are just expensive.

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Will lockers, such as lock rights, be okay on a daily driver?

LockRights are fine in a daily driver, they do make the truck handle differently so there is a learning curve.

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Do lockers make tires and other parts wear prematurely?

Not so you would notice, as long as everything is working properly.

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I have heard that a 2wd with rear lockers do pretty well compared to stock 4wd. What is your opinion and/or experience?

A long long long time ago I had a 2wd F150 which I had raised with larger tires and a welded rear end. I did quite well with it running the fire trails and hills of northern Michigan. I will stick with my 4wd but if I only had a 2wd I would probably see what it is capable of.

Of course I would also be saving for a SAS conversion at the same time. Dave ;D
Title: Re: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: Drone637 on September 08, 2007, 10:33:44 AM: If you want to compromise you can get a Limited Slip locker. Hawk Suzuki and Trail Tough both have them available.
Title: Re: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: nuts4hotwheels on September 08, 2007, 11:05:32 AM: How difficult is it to install lockers?
Title: Re: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: Uncivilized on September 08, 2007, 03:00:15 PM: Have you thought about a spool, or welding?
Title: Re: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: nuts4hotwheels on September 08, 2007, 03:30:07 PM: Quote from: Uncivilized on September 08, 2007, 03:00:15 PM
Have you thought about a spool, or welding?
I do not want to get a spool or weld it, because it is a daily driver
Title: Re: Locker on a 4x2 questions
Post by: Drone637 on September 08, 2007, 08:30:41 PM: Lockers are pretty easy to install. I usually do the work on the bench in an evening. There is a writeup around somewhere.