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Title: Another locker question
Post by: showgun on August 25, 2012, 07:34:07 PM

I purchased a samurai and verified today that it has 5.13 diffs. The rear end has a spool and I want to put a locker in for streetability.

Does the gear ratio matter when purchasing a locker or is it dependent on the axle splines?

Any input on where and what to buy?

thanks

Title: Re: Another locker question
Post by: weldboy on August 25, 2012, 11:14:24 PM

It doesn't matter the gear ratio, it's the spline count which is 26 and you can use a ARB or Lockright, or Spartan. You can get any of them at Low Range or Trail Tough. I love my mini spool it's much more predictable in turns, and who cares if the tires chirp going around corners.

Title: Re: Another locker question
Post by: showgun on August 26, 2012, 07:09:29 AM

Thanks for the info.

Doesnt the rear end being locked up put too much torque on the axle/gears when running on pavement?

Title: Re: Another locker question
Post by: mrfuelish on August 26, 2012, 11:12:44 AM

yes it does, you have to over inflate your tires and not have too much weight on or in your rig.

Title: Re: Another locker question
Post by: showgun on August 28, 2012, 05:08:42 AM

Well, I went ahead and ordered a spartan locker for the rear end (along with other parts that my wife need not know about!) The sammy was already built for offroad only use when I got it, Now its time to update it with some new parts and make it a little more street worthy :laugh: Ill keep you guys posted as I go through it because Im sure I'll need some help with the axles, drivelines and lockers!

Thanks again.