rear locker help

1posS10 · 05-09-2008, 12:20 PM

looking for a cheap yet durable way to lock the rear end of my 1998 s10 2wd for wheelin, but still be fairly streetable. any help would be appreciated.

1posS10 · 05-09-2008, 12:23 PM

what about this? http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1054 is the rear 26 or 28 spline?

crazy91s10 · 05-09-2008, 12:34 PM

that'll do... will be a lil rough on the street but if you learn how to drive with it you'll be fine. see if you can find a better price on one of those though... i believe i've seen them cheaper

GeorgesBlazah · 05-09-2008, 01:29 PM

1998 should be 28 spline.

marcua56 · 05-09-2008, 04:00 PM

I have a real nice detroit locker here that will work. Pm me. I need cash so im willing to let it go cheap.

tfpets · 05-09-2008, 04:29 PM

When I bought both of mine I got Summit Racing to price match these guys...

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...oducts_id/2217

They try to fight doing it but if you are persistant they will do it!

ChrisInVT · 05-09-2008, 05:09 PM

Why not put a posi from a camaro in there?

gusdaman · 05-09-2008, 08:49 PM

I got a powertrax lockrite from ebay from rockyroad outfitters. They have them for around 325 on their website- i highly recommentd the lock rite- they are extremely easy to install and mine is working great- although noisy in parking lots if you give too much gas around the corners.
GUS

1posS10 · 05-11-2008, 06:40 PM

i was hoping youd chime in gus as i saw your thread? any details you can give me, tips etc. the truck is mostly street driven but i want something stout to give me the edge when offroading. i dont care if its noisy, the flow 40 and the ride of a dump truck will get along fine with it.

purpleblaze91 · 05-11-2008, 07:17 PM

http://www.performancecenter.com

skylarkmk · 05-11-2008, 07:41 PM

Hi,
I installed the powertrax no slip in my s-10 and I love it. You can barely tell its even there. unless your wheelin. The think the few extra dollars for the no-slip over the lock-right is well worth it.

1posS10 · 05-11-2008, 10:12 PM

ill look into it, but im just looking for functionality. if its noisy or clunky, i could care less, adds to the roughness of the truck haha. how much for your detroit mark?

marcua56 · 05-11-2008, 11:13 PM

Ill pm you

gusdaman · 05-11-2008, 11:30 PM

1POS,
I went with the lockrite so I wouldn't have to deal with clutch plates wearing out and there is always 100% lockage. I'll try to get some videos after I get home from school showing what a 2wd with locker and a set of swampers can do. As far as tips- just follow the instructions for the install- definitely use grease to hold everything together- don't forget the thrust washers, and don't lose any of the little springs. I played with mine a while before putting it in just to see how it fits together and how it works. Its pretty cool. I put new ring and pinion in also- and that took forever- but the night after- I put in the locker and it took about an hour to button everything up. Go easy on it before you do any hard wheelin. Let me know if you have any more questions.
GUS

1posS10 · 05-12-2008, 01:15 PM

sweet, lets see those vids!

1posS10 · 05-13-2008, 12:09 PM

what about the detroit lockers? it looks the same as the lock right. its not clutch is it?

***Donahue*** · 05-13-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1posS10

what about the detroit lockers? it looks the same as the lock right. its not clutch is it?

internally they work similar. but the detroit takes it a step further and replaces the whole carrier. i would say they are better too because they dont use those little springs and little pins, but bigger, simpler parts.

and FYI, the detroit "ez" is the lunch box version of the detroit, similar in price and function as the lockright.

***What?*** · 05-15-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1posS10

what about this? http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1054 is the rear 26 or 28 spline?

28 spline for your axle

1posS10 · 05-15-2008, 12:19 PM

so 28 spline for a 1998 2wd ext cab 2.2 auto s10?

1posS10 · 06-23-2008, 01:44 AM

picked up a used locker but its missing one of the springs the clutches have between em? think i should call detroit and see if they can sell me just the springs? couldnt hurt to replace all 4 anyway.

derekdjodrey · 06-23-2008, 09:32 AM

I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok?

crazy91s10 · 06-23-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1posS10

picked up a used locker but its missing one of the springs the clutches have between em? think i should call detroit and see if they can sell me just the springs? couldnt hurt to replace all 4 anyway.

i know lockright has spring rebuild kits for their lunchbox lockers because the springs and pins tend to break after a while. detroit might have the same thing. look on their website and see what they have in the way of rebuild kits

TrailTamer · 06-26-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by derekdjodrey

I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok?

no, dont go with posi please, they will slip like hell when off roading so thats out id say

MTchevyS10 · 07-03-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by derekdjodrey

I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok?

If I were going to invest the time and money into swapping something in there, I'd buy a good aftermarket unit personally. I really liked it when I used to have an AuburnGear High Performance series LS.

ChrisInVT · 07-03-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by derekdjodrey

I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok?

I have one for sale

05-09-2008, 12:20 PM	#1
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	rear locker help looking for a cheap yet durable way to lock the rear end of my 1998 s10 2wd for wheelin, but still be fairly streetable. any help would be appreciated.
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05-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help what about this? http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1054 is the rear 26 or 28 spline?
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05-09-2008, 12:34 PM	#3
crazy91s10 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,004 Location: Moscow, PA / Mansfield, PA User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help that'll do... will be a lil rough on the street but if you learn how to drive with it you'll be fine. see if you can find a better price on one of those though... i believe i've seen them cheaper
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05-09-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help 1998 should be 28 spline.
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05-09-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
marcua56 Who needs 4x4 Age: 18 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,107 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help I have a real nice detroit locker here that will work. Pm me. I need cash so im willing to let it go cheap.
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05-09-2008, 04:29 PM	#6
tfpets 2UP1DOWN Age: 31 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 822 Location: Northern California User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help When I bought both of mine I got Summit Racing to price match these guys... http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...oducts_id/2217 They try to fight doing it but if you are persistant they will do it!
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05-09-2008, 05:09 PM	#7
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 25 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,461 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Why not put a posi from a camaro in there?
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05-09-2008, 08:49 PM	#8
gusdaman Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 453 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help I got a powertrax lockrite from ebay from rockyroad outfitters. They have them for around 325 on their website- i highly recommentd the lock rite- they are extremely easy to install and mine is working great- although noisy in parking lots if you give too much gas around the corners. GUS
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05-11-2008, 06:40 PM	#9
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help i was hoping youd chime in gus as i saw your thread? any details you can give me, tips etc. the truck is mostly street driven but i want something stout to give me the edge when offroading. i dont care if its noisy, the flow 40 and the ride of a dump truck will get along fine with it.
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05-11-2008, 07:17 PM	#10
purpleblaze91 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 370 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help http://www.performancecenter.com
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05-11-2008, 07:41 PM	#11
skylarkmk Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 57 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Hi, I installed the powertrax no slip in my s-10 and I love it. You can barely tell its even there. unless your wheelin. The think the few extra dollars for the no-slip over the lock-right is well worth it.
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05-11-2008, 10:12 PM	#12
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help ill look into it, but im just looking for functionality. if its noisy or clunky, i could care less, adds to the roughness of the truck haha. how much for your detroit mark?
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05-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#13
marcua56 Who needs 4x4 Age: 18 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,107 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Ill pm you
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05-11-2008, 11:30 PM	#14
gusdaman Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 453 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help 1POS, I went with the lockrite so I wouldn't have to deal with clutch plates wearing out and there is always 100% lockage. I'll try to get some videos after I get home from school showing what a 2wd with locker and a set of swampers can do. As far as tips- just follow the instructions for the install- definitely use grease to hold everything together- don't forget the thrust washers, and don't lose any of the little springs. I played with mine a while before putting it in just to see how it fits together and how it works. Its pretty cool. I put new ring and pinion in also- and that took forever- but the night after- I put in the locker and it took about an hour to button everything up. Go easy on it before you do any hard wheelin. Let me know if you have any more questions. GUS
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05-12-2008, 01:15 PM	#15
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help sweet, lets see those vids!
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05-13-2008, 12:09 PM	#16
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help what about the detroit lockers? it looks the same as the lock right. its not clutch is it?
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05-13-2008, 07:10 PM	#17
*Donahue* 3 Leaf Fab Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,581 Location: Springfield, OR User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Quote: Originally Posted by 1posS10 what about the detroit lockers? it looks the same as the lock right. its not clutch is it? internally they work similar. but the detroit takes it a step further and replaces the whole carrier. i would say they are better too because they dont use those little springs and little pins, but bigger, simpler parts. and FYI, the detroit "ez" is the lunch box version of the detroit, similar in price and function as the lockright.
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05-15-2008, 12:34 AM	#18
*What?* Registered Staff Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 19,527 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Quote: Originally Posted by 1posS10 what about this? http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1054 is the rear 26 or 28 spline? 28 spline for your axle
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05-15-2008, 12:19 PM	#19
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help so 28 spline for a 1998 2wd ext cab 2.2 auto s10?
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06-23-2008, 01:44 AM	#20
1posS10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 895 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help picked up a used locker but its missing one of the springs the clutches have between em? think i should call detroit and see if they can sell me just the springs? couldnt hurt to replace all 4 anyway.
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06-23-2008, 09:32 AM	#21
derekdjodrey Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 481 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok?
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06-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#22
crazy91s10 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,004 Location: Moscow, PA / Mansfield, PA User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Quote: Originally Posted by 1posS10 picked up a used locker but its missing one of the springs the clutches have between em? think i should call detroit and see if they can sell me just the springs? couldnt hurt to replace all 4 anyway. i know lockright has spring rebuild kits for their lunchbox lockers because the springs and pins tend to break after a while. detroit might have the same thing. look on their website and see what they have in the way of rebuild kits
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06-26-2008, 12:38 PM	#23
TrailTamer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Quote: Originally Posted by derekdjodrey I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok? no, dont go with posi please, they will slip like hell when off roading so thats out id say
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07-03-2008, 06:27 PM	#24
MTchevyS10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 271 Location: Rock Springs, MT User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Quote: Originally Posted by derekdjodrey I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok? If I were going to invest the time and money into swapping something in there, I'd buy a good aftermarket unit personally. I really liked it when I used to have an AuburnGear High Performance series LS.
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07-03-2008, 06:30 PM	#25
ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 25 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,461 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: rear locker help Quote: Originally Posted by derekdjodrey I dont want to lock my rearend because my truck is a dd so would a limited slip out of a camaro work ok? I have one for sale
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