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CG · 11-10-2004, 12:54 AM

ok ive had a 71 4x4 for probably close to 10 years as an on/off project. ive never had it off road...hell ive never even put the front driveshat on.... what is a locker? and all the different diferentials you talk about im assuming some are more heavy duty or more rare. any place i can go to get some basic info on all this 4x4 talk?

clarkjw24 · 11-10-2004, 01:08 AM

You can visit the largest chevy 4x4 comunity on the web, which I'm a proud member of

. www.coloradok5.com. Thats where the answers to all your questions are. Beware, there is a lot of hacked up sheetmetal over there.

BTW lockers rule.

CG · 11-10-2004, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkjw24

You can visit the largest chevy 4x4 comunity on the web, which I'm a proud member of

. www.coloradok5.com. Thats where the answers to all your questions are. Beware, there is a lot of hacked up sheetmetal over there.

BTW lockers rule.

ill check out that site....not gonna tell me what a locker is?

clarkjw24 · 11-10-2004, 01:32 AM

A locker locks both axle shafts for traction. There are several different kinds. Most popular is the no spin detroit. A full locker differs from a limited slip simply because both wheels dig all of the time. These are most desired by the 4x4 community in the rear of their 14ff 10.5" ring gear axles. A locker in the front will get you alot further along an obstacle however it may reduce road friendliness. I've got a locker in the rear and a limited slip in the front of my trail K5. But only because I'm running a 8 lug 10bolt and don't really want to put too much strain on the axle shafts and ujoints. When and if I ever find a 1 ton front axle (D60) I'll go with a full locker in the front. Hope this helps you.

11-10-2004, 12:54 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,069	stupid question buy hey i dont know ok ive had a 71 4x4 for probably close to 10 years as an on/off project. ive never had it off road...hell ive never even put the front driveshat on.... what is a locker? and all the different diferentials you talk about im assuming some are more heavy duty or more rare. any place i can go to get some basic info on all this 4x4 talk?

11-10-2004, 01:08 AM	#2
clarkjw24 I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: McBee, SC Posts: 192	You can visit the largest chevy 4x4 comunity on the web, which I'm a proud member of . www.coloradok5.com. Thats where the answers to all your questions are. Beware, there is a lot of hacked up sheetmetal over there. BTW lockers rule. __________________ Cruiser: 1972 K5, 400/TH350/NP205, D44 and 12Bolt, 35 TSLs. Trail rig: 86 K5, 350 TBI, SM465/NP205, 5.13s, 14ff locked, h1 beadlocks, 42" TSLs, 64" rears, 56" fronts, D60 locked, 35pline, drive flanges, crossover, hydro assist, OBA. Tow rig: 2002 F350 PSD CC Dually FX4, chipped, cold air intake, BFGs

11-10-2004, 01:32 AM	#4
clarkjw24 I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: McBee, SC Posts: 192	A locker locks both axle shafts for traction. There are several different kinds. Most popular is the no spin detroit. A full locker differs from a limited slip simply because both wheels dig all of the time. These are most desired by the 4x4 community in the rear of their 14ff 10.5" ring gear axles. A locker in the front will get you alot further along an obstacle however it may reduce road friendliness. I've got a locker in the rear and a limited slip in the front of my trail K5. But only because I'm running a 8 lug 10bolt and don't really want to put too much strain on the axle shafts and ujoints. When and if I ever find a 1 ton front axle (D60) I'll go with a full locker in the front. Hope this helps you. __________________ Cruiser: 1972 K5, 400/TH350/NP205, D44 and 12Bolt, 35 TSLs. Trail rig: 86 K5, 350 TBI, SM465/NP205, 5.13s, 14ff locked, h1 beadlocks, 42" TSLs, 64" rears, 56" fronts, D60 locked, 35pline, drive flanges, crossover, hydro assist, OBA. Tow rig: 2002 F350 PSD CC Dually FX4, chipped, cold air intake, BFGs



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