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Old 03-26-2010, 02:14 AM
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Im searchin for a cheap locker and dont have much experience..
i found this one and advice on this yes/no
http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...artner=froogle

let me know ur thoughts or and cheap recomendations

Thanks
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Good locker but kinda noisey IMHO.
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I ran that locker last year from June 09 to December 09 with 33s, only attended 3 major trail rides. In December I put on 35s and ran about an hour in the snow before the locker was junk. Maybe they would last longer with smaller tires or on moderate trails. Good Luck with your decision.
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Aussie.........
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do go any cheaper then detroit lockers..they are very nice for the price
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I thought either detroit or lockrite dis-continued there lunch box lockers due to high failure rate.
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Anyone wanting to "Search" for a locker can use this URL http://jaxed.com/cgi-bin/sd.cgi?cat=...cker&submit=go it's where I found mine (Lockrite for 8.25) for $200 NIB...Tj
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i had never had a problem with detroit lockers i had one in my old jeep, and my buddies have them in their xj's and they are bulletproof..im going to be purchasing one for my new jeep just didnt get the money yet
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autlockers rock.

cheap, and work great. sure they make some noise, its a jeep, its gonna make noise.
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I have the powertrax no-slip in mine and it works great.
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http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet...Locker,/Detail


good price for a detroit?
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These are really good for the price! Aussie.... http://www.aussielocker.com/make.php.../6ae2/10/.html

why are detroits so dang expensive???
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i love my lockrites, it's good to hear the click around corners, it lets you know it's working.
i've heard of others mentioning the audible clunks, but mines been quiet and works exactly as it should. i believe it's all how it's installed.

i have them front and rear with 36's and the rear has been in for 4 years now with not one single problem or complaint.
the front has been in for 2, but due to it causing me to snap u-joints and shafts (weak d30 disco), i've disconnected the passenger side axle and still have power to the front. works as it should, no complaints.

lock rite or aussie, they're pretty much the exact same thing. only lock rite is made by the familiar, richmond gear.
best locker for the money.
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Spartan lockers are pretty sweet brother has one in his dana 30 can't ever hear it.
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Originally Posted by 98CherokeeLimit4x4
Spartan lockers are pretty sweet brother has one in his dana 30 can't ever hear it.
i've thought about getting one but haven't heard them advertised like aussie or lock-rite.


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