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Anyone tried a Spartan Locker?

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Originally posted by tufcj tufcj wrote:

Originally posted by tmancusi tmancusi wrote:

So probably not the best choice for a car that I'd like to be able to drive to work during summers.


Not a problem once you learn the quirks and learn to compensate for them. I drove my Detroit Lockered Jeep CJ on the street as a daily driver for years.

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Yep as he said. Got a Lock Right Locker in my 75 304 Gremlin. Son used this car when he first got his Lic. at 18 and never an issue.
 
Some one asked if it could be done with a $99 tool box. Only if you have the $50 tools needed to do the job Wink LOL j/k
To do my Gremlin and I am remembering back 15 years: Remove the cover, do what is needed to pull out (you do not need to remove) the right axle (think all I did was remove the brake line from the cly and the 4 bolts that holds the baking plate to the axle housing), remove cross shaft bolt then shaft, remove spider gears & replace them with the gears from the kit starting with installing the left side on the axle then it get cloudy but you get the jist of it. I did this on a lift but IIRC could be done on your back in the drive way.
 
I run a Detroit locker in my drag car and so far love it. If I ever go spool I will use it for my street car if I have to replace the Twin Grip if it has one, 70 Jav 390 4sp?
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Originally posted by emyray emyray wrote:

How much work is involved on installing one of these lockers for a backyard mechanic with a $99 Craftsman tool set? Can it be done with the axle still in the car? Would it be wise to get the axle lug nuts torqued to 250 foot pound prior to installation?


As long as the cross pin that holds the spiders will clear the ring gear, it can be done in the car.  As gear ratios get lower (higher numerically), the ring gear gets thicker.  Ratios in the 2s and 3s should be OK, the 4s are iffy.  Just follow the directions to the letter, and it can be done by any average mechanic in a few hours.

The track-lock (AMC 1 piece) isn't known for it's strength or longevity.  Most are done after about 20K miles.  Problem is that the clutch pack wears against the carrier, and if it's shot, the carrier is probably out of spec too.

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Originally posted by tufcj tufcj wrote:


Not a problem once you learn the quirks and learn to compensate for them. I drove my Detroit Lockered Jeep CJ on the street as a daily driver for years.

Bob
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Way back, the Detroit Locker was an option on Fords. Never heard of or had any complaints myself.
Now society is getting soft.LOL
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I have a few spare Model 20's that all seem to be one leggers so possibly I will work on reconditioning one of those and installing a locker at that time.  Unfortunately my garage is barely big enough for the Javelin, much less my push mower.  I am hoping when I crack the case on the one currently installed that it is the originally installed twin grip, just burned out.  Probably a big "if" since it acts like a regular axle and I doubt the restorer would have left it behind when he snagged the go pak, 360, and 727.
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Researching lunchbox lockers, I'm beginning to think that the Aussie brand locker may be the way to go. No HP or tire height limitations and a 2 year warranty. $274.95 and free shipping at this site:

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddetail.php?prod=AL-XD-92912


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