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Offline suzi_n_sammy

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Locker
« on: June 27, 2004, 11:45:31 AM »
I have started on another Sammy  ;D  I have front and rear ARB Air Lockers on my current one but on the one im starting I want to know what , in your opinion, the best mechanical locker is and why. Thanks guys.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2004, 03:46:57 PM »
anyone? ???
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Re: Locker
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2004, 03:56:16 PM »
I think the gearless locker is a good idea but it's not on the market any more. All the benifits of a regular mechanical locker without the clicking, ratcheting, and banging.
« Last Edit: June 27, 2004, 03:58:03 PM by 97TRAKIN »
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Re: Locker
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2004, 06:36:22 PM »
 That's because the gearless locker that was made for the suzukis were only prototypes, not production units. They didn't put them into production, because out of 250 units, all but 2 had fatal problems. Currently the only mechanical locker Brent will sell, is the Detroit E Z Locker, because from what he has told me, since Richmond Gear bought out Powertrax...the parent company for Lock-Right...they are very problematic now. But the E Z Locker is a very dependable unit. The only thing that is likely to cause you any grief about the way the locker works, is if you have even a slightly bent housing. A truss or a heavier housing from Sky Manufacturing would take care of that problem.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2004, 12:15:46 AM »
That's the same thing I heard from NorthCoast when I was looking for one.  I went the detroit EZ route w/ Suzuki side gears. So far so good!
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Re: Locker
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2004, 09:30:29 AM »
i got lockrights front and rear.they are cheap,easy to install and are awesome offroad.i disconnect the front onroad with free wheel hubs.the rear kicks a little onroad and makes some funny noises but you soon get used to it.

I LOVE MY LOCKRIGHTS!! ;D
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JDraper

Re: Locker
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2004, 01:32:17 PM »
I've got a Lockright in my Zuk and I love it too! Works great and still gives me good driveability on the road.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2004, 01:35:14 PM »
 Oh yeah, there was another point that I wanted to give. There are 2 different version of the same locker. One with sidegears, and one without. The one without is much more forgiving to housing bend, and pavement manners.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2004, 05:20:15 PM »
you guys rock it. thanks.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2004, 05:30:17 PM »
so you guys think no on the couplers?
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jdraper

Re: Locker
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2004, 11:50:37 PM »
I have the Lock Right that uses the existing spider gears and it works fine.  I have used the No-Slip with the couplers in a different vehicle, and it worked well too.  I've installed about 5 Lock Rights/No Slips in different vehicles, and all have worked very well.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2004, 12:53:52 AM »
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 since Richmond Gear bought out Powertrax...the parent company for Lock-Right...they are very problematic now.


Hmmmm...... That is funny!! Richmond bought Powertrax... BUT THEY DIDN"T CHANGE THE MOLDS!! ;) So how is it that they are "suddenly" problematic? ::) Sounds like certain vendors have deals with certain locker manufacturers ;)

I have been running Lockrites for years with no problems. IF they are installed currectly you will have no problems. I just bought 2 new Lockrites to go into my Yota axles. One is an old Lockrite made by Powertrax, one is a new lockrite made by Richmond. Funny thing is that they are BOTH identicle ;D I guess I'll have to wait and see though :-X
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JDraper

Re: Locker
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2004, 08:40:57 AM »
I agree on the manufacturing issue.  I've installed Lock rights and No-Slips from before and after the Richmond Gear purchase, and I haven't noticed any difference.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2004, 01:54:57 PM »
I heard nothing on the decline in quality, just a royal PITA to get any of them warrantied.
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Re: Locker
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2004, 02:52:17 PM »
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I heard nothing on the decline in quality, just a royal PITA to get any of them warrantied.


Now that I have heard
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