Metlic53

i have a dana 30 i bought awhile ago with a lockright locker in it, when i got it i can spin the yoke about a quarter turn before anything engages the wheels. what i mean is the carrier pin has alot of play before it engages and hits the locker and starts putting power to the wheels. its like the pin is too small or the locker is too big. is this for comfort or something so it unlocks easily? Is this correct? If its hard to understand i'll try and take a video and post it, Thanks

Gorillaxj

From what your saying sounds normal to me... watch these. should verify yes or no...

Metlic53

im going to upload a video of it

Metlic53

http://s1026.photobucket.com/albums/...urrent=156.mp4

Heres the video of the locker in my dana 30

SpyderJeep

http://s965.photobucket.com/albums/a...=VIDEO0003.mp4
I had the same issue... gave up trying and wheel open open...
4wheel parts has a kit that increases the springs pressure but it didn't help. I think the locker needs to be shimmed on the outer ends so there is less play.
I never found any metal shavings in the diff so the locker stayed sound, it is something to do with the pressure being put on it to keep it together or the machining of the teeth that is not right.
I had only a few good trail runs with the locker before it started to have no locking effect and in fact would not put power to either axle.
I'm learning how to wheel without until I can afford a better locker.

Metlic53

that doesnt look the same as mine, it worked great, the hesitation before grabbing the pin is what gets me, its like the carrier pin is too small but you cant get bigger. i'll see how it does when i get it in the jeep.

SpyderJeep

OOps I see what you are talking about... the video Gorillaxj posted threw me off.
Your locker is locking both axles together so you should be good... Wish mine worked like that.... ugh!!

ct67_72

That's normal. If the hole for the center pin in the carrier was the same size as the pin the locker would never disengage.
The carrier turns first, with the pin, then the pin contacts the sides of the.locker to.drive them out and lock. When you let off, the locker can "relax" and unlock, because the side gear can move in towaed the pin and release.

TheJerm

Yea my lockrite in the rear does the same thing too

Metlic53

ok that makes sense thanks, i was just curious because my aussie locker in my 8.25 didn't do that so it threw me off.

ct67_72

They all do, maybe just less noticeable.

Modea2006

I have the Aussie in my 8.25 and it does it.