Hey has anyone had experience with a Lockright in a FF 14 bolt? I don't think I want one in a D44 or 12 bolt but I thought since the Detroit for the 14 bolt retains the stock carrier the Lockright for the 14 might be good as well. Anyway would be going in a 65 C10 with 37-12.50 Goodyear MT's its a DD/work truck but sees some decent mud and a lotta weekend wheeling as opposed to the total gettin it awn style some of the rest of ya have. Anyways the Lockright is $255 where the Detroit is $330 Good or bad deal lemme know, Later

Weld it. You'll be much happier.

My detroit for my 14 bolt was 299 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I don't really want to weld it cuz I have to drive it in the winter a lot and up here in Idaho it can get very icy. And I know your gonna say that a locker sucks on ice but I feel that it is best choice other than open cuz if you coast through corners they unlock and act basically like an open diff. If I didn't have to do the winter thing I would just weld it though due to the lock unlock thing which is not too bad on a fullsize longbed though. Thanks for the advice anyway! BTW TPIJeep where did you get your detroit? I can't find better than $319 Thanks again!

Got mine from Randy's Ring and Pinion www.ring-pinion.com

HTH :D

Thanks man, for the price I think I will look into that option which includes the nearly unbreakable reputation!

Originally posted by Blair
And I know your gonna say that a locker sucks on ice but I feel that it is best choice other than open cuz if you coast through corners they unlock and act basically like an open diff.

Not necessarily. Sometimes when you let off on the gas with a locker it can let go and shake and shimmy the rear end around even on dry pavement ;)

Thanks for the heads up Curtis! My only experience with lockers on the road has been in a friends truck. F250 Hiboy Detroit in the back. It was definitely worse than an open diff in the winter, but a couple of high school kids screwing around never put it in the ditch and I never noticed and wiggles when coasting on corners. My truck is similiar in length and weight to the truck that I have had experience in and I would think that it should be similiar. I have also ridden in a welded Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4. It truly was scary on packed ice. In snow it was awesome. It seems that the worst traits of a locker are seen the worst in short light vehicles as opposed to big long heavy trucks. Anyway the way I see it I am guaranteed that a welded diff ain't gonna unlock and help me out in corners. I will take my chances with the locker (based on past experience) and see what happens! Actually I didn't wanna start another debate on lockers vs welds. I wanted to start a Detroit vs Lockright discussion. Anyway I do appreciate you taking the time to express your opinion! Later

For the extra $120 the strength of the NoSpin is worth it. I can tell you driving to work every day from mid October to March on icy streets with a rear Detroit or Lockright I wouldn't trade my locker for a welded diff. Before I sold my rear ARB in my BJ40 and switched to a Soflocker (#225SL124A for FF rear) it was scary to drive around with a rear spool (ARB in lock). One wheel always was broken loose on any sort of curve. So I practically never used it on-road. And offroad the Soflocker is as good as a spool or welded diff. Actually better 'cause it maintains traction/adhesion on muddy descents with BOTH wheels. IMHO this whole "weld it" thing doesn't make a lot of sense. even $$ and sense, since I've seen them break - sometimes twice on one trip.
Charlie