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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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So here is a video that i put together of some clips from an ORV park trip. Figured it was a good comparison for those considering putting a locker in their rig.


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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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see holycaveman? it's just as simple as that to post up a video!



thanks for sharing
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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see holycaveman? it's just as simple as that to post up a video!



thanks for sharing
Im not sure what you mean referring to another convo with Holycaveman.

I figured since there really wasn't a lot of good comparison videos this could help alot of people.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks for posting. I just recently put a front locker in mine and could really tell a big difference between being open front and rear. This video shows how much easier it makes things with less spinning, less speed and less chance of breaking things.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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I recently installed my lockers front and rear and found out that I can go about as far now in 2wd as I did before in 4wd before.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by HYRYSC
Thanks for posting. I just recently put a front locker in mine and could really tell a big difference between being open front and rear. This video shows how much easier it makes things with less spinning, less speed and less chance of breaking things.
I agree 100%. I used to have a heavy right foot but with the gears and Locker I don't need the speed as often so My rig should last longer now.

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I recently installed my lockers front and rear and found out that I can go about as far now in 2wd as I did before in 4wd before.
I noticed the rear locker when I first done it. With the front locker it was night and day on the rocks. I think my rig is just as capable now with the LS in rear than the welded rear I had. This may because of the 4.56s but I don't feel as if I lost any ability.
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Old Apr 9, 2014 | 11:37 PM
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Hope you don't mind if I throw one up as well.

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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 07:55 AM
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I can't believe someone who went with a 6.5 inch longarm lift skipped out on at least a cheap locker in one of the axles. It would transform that rig into a superhero.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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ive always went detriot in the rear & arb front, i can do 90 % of my wheeling w/ the front open. only lock the front when really needed. plus having a locked front only makes steering difficult & easier to break front end drive train parts.its amazing where you can go w/ locked rear & open front.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Lyanheart
I can't believe someone who went with a 6.5 inch longarm lift skipped out on at least a cheap locker in one of the axles. It would transform that rig into a superhero.
He hasn't had it that long. He bought long arm and tires. Lockers and winch are his short list. My short arm flexs the same on rti as his right now. RC shocks are to short to let it droop.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Lyanheart
I can't believe someone who went with a 6.5 inch longarm lift skipped out on at least a cheap locker in one of the axles. It would transform that rig into a superhero.
You can only do so much to a rig at once. Building a capable rig takes time and money. Maybe he was lacking both.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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You can only do so much to a rig at once. Building a capable rig takes time and money. Maybe he was lacking both.
He lacks both. Sad part about his he has almost in his as I do mine. He over paid when he bought it. His looks better but looks are not important in our club we beat them down. 3 link is the next big project for mine.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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I meant no offense, I just wonder why people build in the order than they do when I see things like that. It will definately be an awesome machine when he gets it the way he wants it.

Bottom line, though... LOCKERS RULE!

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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Lyanheart
I meant no offense, I just wonder why people build in the order than they do when I see things like that. It will definately be an awesome machine when he gets it the way he wants it.
Yeh if his plan works. He has some Toyota axels with true tracs and 5.71s that he is trying to re tube to eventually put under his. My long term is Tons
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