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detroys locker

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by neegdogdig, Jun 1, 2012.

  1. Jun 1, 2012 at 1:15 AM
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    neegdogdig

    neegdogdig [OP] Untrained with bad experiences go go go!

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    have anyone had any experience with the detroy locker?
    I have an 02 tacoma 2.7 engine, 4cyl. and thinking of putting a locker at the front deferential. any ideas?:confused:
     
  2. Jun 1, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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    BAMFTACO

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    Detroit locker?
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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  5. Jun 1, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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    BulletToothTony

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    Maybe a destroyed detroit locker is what he means
     
  6. Jun 1, 2012 at 2:37 AM
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    I'm gonna say it now cause God only knows where this thread is gonna go but auto lockers are generally frowned upon here, ESPECIALLY in the front diff...
     
  8. Jun 1, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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    BAMFTACO

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    Detroit makes a limit slip call the truetrac that's a would be nice for the front
     
  9. Jun 5, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    neegdogdig

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    is there anyone use this detroit locker for their tacoma? rear defferentials?
     
  10. Jun 6, 2012 at 1:44 PM
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    pigger

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    I have one of those in my rear diff. Works very well, but would get a locker if I were to do it again. It would be good in the front, agreed.
     
  11. Jun 6, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.
    You CV axles wont hold up well to extra stress from getting a locker and/or bigger tires. If you want a locked front axle, you might want to look into a SAS.
     

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