I am wanting to get some lockers for the front and rear and wondering which ones you guys would recommend. I got the 10 bolt in the front and the 12 in the rear. I am wanting something a little less expensive like a lockrite or something simial.
Also, what do you guys think of a spool, and can you put one in the front aswell. I think there might be problems with it being in the front but not sure.
Any suggestions and comments would be greatly appreciated.
Well I'll say that you only have one choise for the rear locker in a 12 bolt. ARB air lockerat about 800 bucks plus the cost of the compressor and the cost of setting up the gears. Your stipulation of wanting to be cheaper than a lockright isn't going to happen. A lockright is the cheapest locker you can buy.
The only other option for the rear is to weld the spider gears. AKA lincoln locker. Most people that don't live in an area that gets much snow say this is a viable option. Tire wear will be an issue.
The front is anouther issue. Most people would agree that you don't want anything non-selectable in the front. The reasoning behind this is most people like to turn.
With the front locked it's extremely difficult to turn. I'd not want to try and drive much with a spool or the front welded.
A different option for the front could be a Limited slip unit from an Impulse. but they are rare. ARB makes an air locker for the front about 800 again but you can use one compressor for both lockers.
Joe
