Re: OT - True four-wheel drive on truck

Posted by Nolan on February 28, 2007 at 11:34:09 from (167.102.133.164):

In Reply to: OT - True four-wheel drive on truck posted by CB in central NY on February 28, 2007 at 10:14:51:

Two main flavors of lockers out there. Lunchbox types, which are always on, and the manual ones, which are open unless you lock them.

The lunchbox types are cheaper (about $250 per differential), and can be installed with standard hand tools. They are always on, unless the differential specifically unlocks. They are not pleasant for normal driving around town. You may have seen or heard a rig with these, as they are the vehicle clanking and lurching when turning into a parking space. If you look at the listings for used units on e-bay you'll see a common theme. "installed it, crashed the truck, selling it now". I to am a member of that fraternity. Had a Lock-rite in my truck.

The manual units are much more expensive and more difficult to install. The differential stays an open differential until you lock it. Then it stays locked until you unlock it. That makes them very nice for normal driving. And extremely powerfull and consistent when locked.

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