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 Rear End / Locker
#836400
09/17/07 12:49 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 16
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Need a Spot
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Can anyone tell me the gear ratio on an 87 gen 1, 5-spd, 2.6L???
Also, where can I find a locker to fit this rear end? Checked with Lock-right - nothing....calmini - nothing
ANY SUGGESTIONS???
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: 87BBdriver]
#836401
09/17/07 01:13 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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Gear ratio should be 4.625-to-1 - to verify, check engine compartment and/or rear diff. In engine bay, all the way to the back at top of firewall, either to one side or in the middle, look for a data plate. You can also look on top of radiator rail. On rear, on back of diff near top...may be covered in muck. Will likely say 4625 on it (in very rare cases may say 488 but don't plan on it). Look here for locker and other info:
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#836402
09/17/07 07:16 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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I have a 4.625 rear axle with LSD from an 87 Raider, no shipping if you pick up in NorCal. $150 for the whole axle, drum to drum.
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: rxinhed]
#836403
09/17/07 05:25 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 16
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Need a Spot
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Thanks for the info....not interested in the LSD...I'm in VA as well.....
Does anybody know the type of axle....9" 12-bolt....what brand??? The type of axle may help me in my search for the locker? Not looking to pay more than a couple hundred dollars for it.....ARB = $810
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: 87BBdriver]
#836404
09/17/07 06:10 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 406
Mudrunner
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If you're not looking to pay alot, then go for the LSD. He is offering a Great price to you.
Only other option I know of in your price range is to weld the spiders.
Ed
Yankneck = Yankee ingenuity with Redneck stupidity.
"How can I break it better?"
89 Raider 3.0 w/ 31's for now
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: yankneck696]
#836405
09/17/07 07:13 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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ARB is the ONLY option for a locker, the rear ends are made by Mitsu. So if you dont want to spend the money LSD or Lincon (welded) are the only options.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: justice]
#836406
09/17/07 07:17 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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Almost forgot, if you can score an early Montero sport rear Diff from the Junkyard the diff will bolt in (whole assembly drum to drum), and a rare few were equipped with an airlocker. Be warned, these are rare and hard to come by but the diff is a pretty much a direct swap. Make sure its from the rear leaf spring Montero sport as They switched to coils aroud 200 or so and those will not bolt in. Landraider did this so search his posts for more info.
Last edited by justice; 09/17/07 07:18 PM.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: justice]
#836407
09/18/07 12:45 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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I have one on the shelf. 97-99 MS XLS had the leaf spring air locker sometimes. Rear track will be wider by 1-2". RDB. Need DB brake prop valve, or adjustable racer Prop. valve. Otherwise a bolt in in 4.636 ratio, which is close 'nuff to 4.625
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Rear End / Locker
[Re: fasteddy]
#836408
09/18/07 06:04 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Cool info. I now have something to shop for, for my Raider. I've cooked the second set of brake shoes in a year running up and down the mountain with 33's. Thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> BTW, Les still needs to get the other rear axle from me. I wasn't offering the one I have belonging to him. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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