Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite

CrazyHawaiian · 10-22-2009, 01:44 AM

I tried a search but was not able to find any posts on this; I'm just wondering ... generally speaking, is the Detroit Locker actually stronger than the Lockrite or is it just quieter/smoother? I had a Lockrite fail on me, and I'm wondering if I should swap in another Lockrite or do the Detroit. I only care about strength, not noise/smoothness. Want to install the strongest Locker I can afford. Truck is a weekend toy built to crawl. Do you guys know? Thank you for your help!!!!

Baggey22 · 10-22-2009, 01:51 AM

Are you talking a lunchbox style locker or a full "replace the carrier" locker?

archie87 · 10-22-2009, 02:49 AM

whats your locker doing Ive been having problems wtih mine to. THought about just going with a spool when I go to change it

DieselS10 · 10-22-2009, 12:19 PM

A full Detroit will always be stronger than a Lock-Right or Detroit E-Z locker except with a FF 14 bolt, because of the stronger carrier that comes with it.

I have had bad luck with the E-Z locker, but never a Lock-Right. I'm not a throttle jockey though, so that may have something to do with it in my case.

CrazyHawaiian · 10-22-2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks for your help guys!

The part I'm using is the Powertrax Lock Right 1822 for Ford 8.8" Rearends (I have a Dana30/Ford8.8 Combo in my s10). There is a link to it here:

http://www.spiderautomotive.com/lockright1822.html

I'm pretty sure it was already broken when I bought the truck. Truck always made a loud "Bang" noise while driving around, you could feel the teeth slipping. Previous owner said it was normal operation / normal noise but because of the way the rear end 'jumped' or 'shimmied' to the side when it made a "Bang" noise, I knew something was up. I took the cover off and verified one of the pins had broken, and the holes are likely elongated because previous owner thought it was normal operation and did not replace the pins in time.

There is a significant price difference between a Detroit Locker and the Powertrax Lock Right. The Detroit is $625 and the Lock Right is $350, almost 1/2 the price. I'm guessing if the Lock Right already broke, I should probably put in something stronger. Do you guys think the Detroit is the way to go in my case? Or would you try it again with a Lock Right?

Thanks again for all your help!!

BillaksBlazer · 10-22-2009, 08:54 PM

the lockrite should be plenty strong. Im running one with 35's and beat the crap out of it every weekend and no problems. If you look round you can get the lockrite for 300.

***4wdjoey*** · 10-22-2009, 09:51 PM

special s10 forum price of $287 for that lock-right.

BillaksBlazer · 10-22-2009, 10:01 PM

dang joey where were you when i was building my truck? lol

DieselS10 · 10-22-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4wdjoey

special s10 forum price of $287 for that lock-right.

I was going to recommend him PMing you!

96superflow · 10-23-2009, 08:20 AM

DAMN!?!?!?! i hope you still have that deal going on until i get my money for school next semester!!!!! i need one for my 8.8!!!!!! And some white stickers!!!!! lol

***4wdjoey*** · 10-23-2009, 10:08 AM

the price should still be the same. we have been completely out of stickers for a while now. our sticker guy is taking his time...

GeorgesBlazah · 10-23-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10

A full Detroit will always be stronger than a Lock-Right or Detroit E-Z locker except with a FF 14 bolt, because of the stronger carrier that comes with it.

x2

But you really should have problems from either unit, the one you got obviously had somekind of fault. Both are good IMO. I would get what your budget allows.

808mills · 11-01-2009, 01:35 AM

i recommend the detroit, iv seen lockright blow apart running 31s. plus i know your truck is std thats alot harsher on the drivetrain.

DieselS10 · 11-01-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 808mills

i recommend the detroit, iv seen lockright blow apart running 31s. plus i know your truck is std thats alot harsher on the drivetrain.

Detroit or Detroit EZ locker?

808mills · 11-02-2009, 05:21 AM

oops my votes for a detroit locker.

10-22-2009, 01:44 AM	#1
CrazyHawaiian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Hawaii User is: OffLine	Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite I tried a search but was not able to find any posts on this; I'm just wondering ... generally speaking, is the Detroit Locker actually stronger than the Lockrite or is it just quieter/smoother? I had a Lockrite fail on me, and I'm wondering if I should swap in another Lockrite or do the Detroit. I only care about strength, not noise/smoothness. Want to install the strongest Locker I can afford. Truck is a weekend toy built to crawl. Do you guys know? Thank you for your help!!!!
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10-22-2009, 01:51 AM	#2
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,086 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite Are you talking a lunchbox style locker or a full "replace the carrier" locker?
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10-22-2009, 02:49 AM	#3
archie87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 105 Location: center of ks User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite whats your locker doing Ive been having problems wtih mine to. THought about just going with a spool when I go to change it
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10-22-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,225 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite A full Detroit will always be stronger than a Lock-Right or Detroit E-Z locker except with a FF 14 bolt, because of the stronger carrier that comes with it. I have had bad luck with the E-Z locker, but never a Lock-Right. I'm not a throttle jockey though, so that may have something to do with it in my case.
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10-22-2009, 06:37 PM	#5
CrazyHawaiian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6 Location: Hawaii User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite Thanks for your help guys! The part I'm using is the Powertrax Lock Right 1822 for Ford 8.8" Rearends (I have a Dana30/Ford8.8 Combo in my s10). There is a link to it here: http://www.spiderautomotive.com/lockright1822.html I'm pretty sure it was already broken when I bought the truck. Truck always made a loud "Bang" noise while driving around, you could feel the teeth slipping. Previous owner said it was normal operation / normal noise but because of the way the rear end 'jumped' or 'shimmied' to the side when it made a "Bang" noise, I knew something was up. I took the cover off and verified one of the pins had broken, and the holes are likely elongated because previous owner thought it was normal operation and did not replace the pins in time. There is a significant price difference between a Detroit Locker and the Powertrax Lock Right. The Detroit is $625 and the Lock Right is $350, almost 1/2 the price. I'm guessing if the Lock Right already broke, I should probably put in something stronger. Do you guys think the Detroit is the way to go in my case? Or would you try it again with a Lock Right? Thanks again for all your help!!
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10-22-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 571 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite the lockrite should be plenty strong. Im running one with 35's and beat the crap out of it every weekend and no problems. If you look round you can get the lockrite for 300.
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10-22-2009, 09:51 PM	#7
*4wdjoey* Site Sponsor Age: 26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 404 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite special s10 forum price of $287 for that lock-right.
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10-22-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
BillaksBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 571 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite dang joey where were you when i was building my truck? lol
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10-22-2009, 10:08 PM	#9
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,225 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite Quote: Originally Posted by 4wdjoey special s10 forum price of $287 for that lock-right. I was going to recommend him PMing you!
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10-23-2009, 08:20 AM	#10
96superflow Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 720 Location: Moyock/Greenville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite DAMN!?!?!?! i hope you still have that deal going on until i get my money for school next semester!!!!! i need one for my 8.8!!!!!! And some white stickers!!!!! lol Last edited by 96superflow : 10-23-2009 at 08:21 AM.
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10-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#11
*4wdjoey* Site Sponsor Age: 26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 404 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite the price should still be the same. we have been completely out of stickers for a while now. our sticker guy is taking his time...
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10-23-2009, 10:29 AM	#12
GeorgesBlazah Slap my meat on your pita Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,214 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10 A full Detroit will always be stronger than a Lock-Right or Detroit E-Z locker except with a FF 14 bolt, because of the stronger carrier that comes with it. x2 But you really should have problems from either unit, the one you got obviously had somekind of fault. Both are good IMO. I would get what your budget allows.
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11-01-2009, 01:35 AM	#13
808mills Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 53 Location: Maui/Oahu User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite i recommend the detroit, iv seen lockright blow apart running 31s. plus i know your truck is std thats alot harsher on the drivetrain. Last edited by 808mills : 11-01-2009 at 01:38 AM.
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11-01-2009, 01:43 AM	#14
DieselS10 Slightly Over Built Age: 35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,225 Location: Chelsea, OK User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite Quote: Originally Posted by 808mills i recommend the detroit, iv seen lockright blow apart running 31s. plus i know your truck is std thats alot harsher on the drivetrain. Detroit or Detroit EZ locker?
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11-02-2009, 05:21 AM	#15
808mills Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 53 Location: Maui/Oahu User is: OffLine	Re: Locker Strength: Detroit vs Lockrite oops my votes for a detroit locker.
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