offroad lockers on a 99? - Page 2

Dutch Rutter · #16 07-23-2012, 02:13 PM

How hard is it to swap those? And about how much in used good to new shape?

What is the advantage of the 31 vs the 28 spline?

paintballer4758 · #17 07-23-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch Rutter

How hard is it to swap those? And about how much in used good to new shape?

What is the advantage of the 31 vs the 28 spline?

well if you get one out of a fx4 ranger it will be a direct bolt in, and if you get one out of an explorer you may have to move shock mounts (i did but mine also runs 8" of lift and a custom set up).

The benefit of the explorer rear end is that you will now have rear disk brakes instead of drums which stop much slower...

Also the benefit of a 31 spline (correct me if i'm wrong) is that there is more contact surface on the gears, and it can handle a little bit more abuse than the 28 spline.

Alex Dulude · #18 02-11-2013, 05:11 AM

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well if you get one out of a fx4 ranger it will be a direct bolt in, and if you get one out of an explorer you may have to move shock mounts (i did but mine also runs 8" of lift and a custom set up).

The benefit of the explorer rear end is that you will now have rear disk brakes instead of drums which stop much slower...

Also the benefit of a 31 spline (correct me if i'm wrong) is that there is more contact surface on the gears, and it can handle a little bit more abuse than the 28 spline.

Wait I'm new to this locking stuff if I took an explorer rear end and just hook it up to my truck I'll have locked gears so both wheels will spin? Without needing to open my yolk?

djfllmn · #19 02-11-2013, 05:13 AM

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Wait I'm new to this locking stuff if I took an explorer rear end and just hook it up to my truck I'll have locked gears so both wheels will spin? Without needing to open my yolk?

You'll have a limited slip not a locker

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Alex Dulude · #20 02-11-2013, 05:24 AM

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You'll have a limited slip not a locker

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That means if I went offroading and I start sliding in the mud both my wheels will automatically read I'm sliding and start spinning together?

pooleo · #21 02-11-2013, 05:47 AM

I have an aussie auto locker in the front on mine. I will be removing it actually. It works great off road and so far is just as good for low speed plowing. I find high speen road driving is not the best but tolerable.

Alex Dulude · #22 02-11-2013, 05:55 AM

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I have an aussie auto locker in the front on mine. I will be removing it actually. It works great off road and so far is just as good for low speed plowing. I find high speen road driving is not the best but tolerable.

What do You plan on doing with that locker?

pooleo · #23 02-11-2013, 07:22 AM

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What do You plan on doing with that locker?

plan on selling it

I just got a lead on a front diff out of an explorer. Im going to just swap my ring gear on to the carrier.

So I will be selling the locker installed in the carrier.

Alex Dulude · #24 02-11-2013, 07:24 AM

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plan on selling it

I just got a lead on a front diff out of an explorer. Im going to just swap my ring gear on to the carrier.

So I will be selling the locker installed in the carrier.

How much??? And how could I figure out if it'd fit my truck? I'd be putting it in my rear end

pooleo · #25 02-11-2013, 07:24 AM

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That means if I went offroading and I start sliding in the mud both my wheels will automatically read I'm sliding and start spinning together?

not really, the limited slip is first engaged lock a locker, both wheels will have power. the slip comes from a clutch pack and an S spring. It allows the tire to slip when turning.

Alex Dulude · #26 02-11-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pooleo

not really, the limited slip is first engaged lock a locker, both wheels will have power. the slip comes from a clutch pack and an S spring. It allows the tire to slip when turning.

Ahhh shit ok