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 what is an EZ Locker?
#557891
01/25/05 11:30 PM
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looking at locker, notice that detroit has a "EZ locker". WTF is that. it's sure cheap! $250 or somin. how does it differe/compare to the full blown detroit?
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: J94_4runner]
#557892
01/25/05 11:36 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
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The EZ locker is a lunchbox style locker, similar to the Lock-rite or the Aussie. It just replaces the spider gears inside the carrier, while a full detroit replaces the whole carrier. I just put in my "Quick-Lok". Its basically an EZ locker sold at 4wheelparts.
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: TAucoin]
#557893
01/26/05 12:26 AM
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how well does it work? b/c i'm debating just getting one.. How does it perform onroad and offroad? what about offroad performance compared to a full blown detroit?
94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: J94_4runner]
#557894
01/26/05 12:39 AM
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Web Wheeler
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On-road you'll get more clicking and popping with a lunch-box type locker, since they lack all the "soft locking" bits that a Detroit has. Off-road, the Detroit is stronger since it is a full case locker, while the lunch box lockers rely on the stock carrier (thus the cost savings). In a front axle, the lunch box lockers may work better since they tend to unlock easier and so make turning easier than a Detroit. More info: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/TrueTrac.shtml#Locker(it talks about the LockRite, but essentially the same thing).
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: 4Crawler]
#557895
01/26/05 02:31 AM
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b/c i have a full blown detroit in my D44 upfront. and I thought that the lunchbox locker would be better onroad for the rear..and it's cheaper. so i guess for road manners the detroit locker is better.. huh.
94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com
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 Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: 4Crawler]
#557896
01/26/05 02:46 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Does anyone have any knowledge of failures with the lunchbox type lockers with the stock carriers. I'm looking at a pair of them for my 84 (or one and a spool). I would think something else would fail first, but I have no real group trail experience. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: BrokeAsAJoke]
#557897
01/26/05 03:54 AM
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the price is so tempting. my friend has a lunch box loxer in his XJ jeep. no problems 2yrs later. and it's a DD.
94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: J94_4runner]
#557898
01/26/05 04:25 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
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The "Aussie locker" and the Powertrax "no spin" are claimed to be much smoother in opertaion than the lock rite,EZ locker or Quick lock. The aussie locker is a real bargan too
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Re: what is an EZ Locker?
[Re: Ganoid]
#557899
01/26/05 04:30 AM
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Joined: Mar 2004
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So besides price and some strength, what are the other pro's and con's of a lunch box style locker. What kind of wheeling are they good for?....I'm assuming rock crawling isn't recomended, due to the lack of strength in the carrier.
'93 4Runner - 3.4L 5VZ-FE, 2" body lift, on-board-air system, custom gauge cluster, rear e-locker, electric fan, custom built front and rear bumpers, sliders, 4,88 gears...all on 33x12.5's.
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