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According to the manufacturer you're incorrect. They are locked at all times. The only time they unlock is in a turn. Once you're going straight again they lockThe Detroit Locker (or NoSpin) really is named wrong. It's really a Detroit Unlocker. As long as it's not under power, the unit will let the axles differentiate. They really are virtually invisible in a front axle that is not under power. Lock in all wheel drive and the game is on. Lock out hubs are nice but not absolutely necessary if you have the Detroit in the front. As far as breaking axle from just driving down the road? I'd be more worried about breaking thumbs. Remember, locking front diffs in the deuce is old news. The folks in Norway have had them since the 60's. I have contacts over there and none have reported breaking front axles.
According to the mfr, I'm 100% correct. That's why I referred to it as an unlocker. It's locked all the time unless you turn, hence it unlocks....unless, it's under power! If under power it will stay locked. Please explain to me what is incorrect in what I posted? Don't just say I'm incorrect, cite where!According to the manufacturer you're incorrect. They are locked at all times. The only time they unlock is in a turn. Once you're going straight again they lock
http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Vehicle/Differentials/detroit-locker/index.htm
Eh I guess I read it wrong. It's always locked Unless it's turning. Even coasting in a straight line it's locked. The only and only time it differentiates is when turning. I guess were both right.According to the mfr, I'm 100% correct. That's why I referred to it as an unlocker. It's locked all the time unless you turn, hence it unlocks....unless, it's under power! If under power it will stay locked. Please explain to me what is incorrect in what I posted? Don't just say I'm incorrect, cite where!
I'm not sure what happens other than the pinion gear doesn't mesh right anymore. Each time it happens, I just swap out the chunk for another.How did you manage that? You have pictures?
You make a very good point !Probably the biggest reason you don't see Detroit lockers in the front axle is because it takes a certain amount of traction to make them unlock in a turn. If you have poor traction, they won't unlock in a turn and then the front tires are going to slide. If the front tires are sliding, they aren't steering.
I think it comes down to people are cheap and the front axle is usually the last one to get a locker installed.Probably the biggest reason you don't see Detroit lockers in the front axle is because it takes a certain amount of traction to make them unlock in a turn. If you have poor traction, they won't unlock in a turn and then the front tires are going to slide. If the front tires are sliding, they aren't steering.
I'll soon find out how front and rear hold up with Detroit lockers as I am finishing up install of both axles tonight or first thing in the morning. I do have locking hubs on front which on my test drive (did the front axle first) proved to be priceless on dry ground. Also why I am looking for air assist steering lol.
Like a FWD car in a turn in the rain, full throttle and still right into the curbProbably the biggest reason you don't see Detroit lockers in the front axle is because it takes a certain amount of traction to make them unlock in a turn. If you have poor traction, they won't unlock in a turn and then the front tires are going to slide. If the front tires are sliding, they aren't steering.
You don't like severe under steer?Like a FWD car in a turn in the rain, full throttle and still right into the curb
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