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lunchbox locker

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bgdeer1, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:47 PM
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    bgdeer1

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    3 inch lift in back 1 1/2 front. 31' mesa A/T's. Alpine deck, alpine speakers, l5 kicker solo baric sub
    i found it for 270$, is it worth it? i drive a bit on the roads but alot of wheeling on the weekends, dirt roads, muddy fields other stuff.


    And, i hear tire wear is a problem.. how bad is it, i just spent a pretty penny on new tires and dont want them gone any! time soon
     
  2. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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    as it has been disscussed in the other threads. its allows the tires to rotate at different speeds during cornering. unless you drive like a bat outta hell tire wear is not gonna be an issue. just be cautious in the rain.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:53 PM
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    lol your really helping i appreciate it.. im sorry i keep posting threads but moneys tight and i really wanna make sure this is the right thing to do to up my wheeling days n quit talking about how i used to get stuck and blow through that stuff i did get stuck on. u know? i dont wannt to regret this. 270 good deal? is it well spent on this powertrax locker?
     
  4. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:56 PM
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    I have no experience on the subject but $270 seems like a pretty good deal for a locker.

    Sooo....bump :rolleyes:
     
  5. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:57 PM
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    thats a very good price. considering every1 else told you to buy a $1k selectable that a shop want $200-$300 to install. you can install the lunchbox locker your self. its called a lunchbox locker because it fits inside you diff case the you already have.. instead of replacing the whole unit. so there is no need to setup backlash on ring and pinion etc. etc.
     
  6. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:58 PM
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    $270 is a very good price if it's the no-slip version. Definitely worth it.
     
  7. Mar 18, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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    3 inch lift in back 1 1/2 front. 31' mesa A/T's. Alpine deck, alpine speakers, l5 kicker solo baric sub
    alright im convinced gonna get it =D
     
  8. Mar 18, 2010 at 6:01 PM
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    Did you read the whole article I posted?

    If you get alot of ice on the roadways where you live, I'd recommend against it.
     
  9. Mar 18, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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    There are 2 different models. The one there is the Lock Right. Please read the post I linked to.
     
  11. Mar 18, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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    the link you linked to me?
     
  12. Mar 18, 2010 at 6:09 PM
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    let us know how it works out. i have one wheel spinning too:(
     
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    i wouldnt get an all time locker unless it was for a toy. imho
     
  15. Mar 19, 2010 at 6:43 AM
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    i ordered the 1610... they said it was for a 4 cyl prerunner... so i got the wrong one
     
  16. Mar 19, 2010 at 6:45 AM
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    actually taco4x4 i think your wrong.. the 1610 is for a 4cyl while the 1615 is for a v6 im assuming.. the 1610 will fit
     
  17. Mar 19, 2010 at 7:25 AM
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    ok so i wasloking at these and i am a little confused???? so i was looking at this:

    http://www.rocky-road.com/noslip.html

    so is it a limited slip until you engage the locker??? or is a just a locker that performance like a limited slip on pavement??? (that seemslike it mightnot be a very good locker)
     
  18. Mar 19, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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    No, it's more like it's open until one wheel starts to slip or you punch the gas. Then it locks immediately unlike the Detroit which takes a second to spool.
     
  19. Mar 19, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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    Which of these diffs do you have?

    http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/
     
  20. Mar 19, 2010 at 7:40 AM
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    ohhh ok that makes more sense ok that makes me want these even more now. about how much "punching" would you need before it engaged?
     

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