Cheap 8.8 Locker?

[CJ]

I'm pulling out the Dana44 in my Jeep and putting in an 8.8, what's a decent cheap locker for off road use? Anyone have some suggestions? Detroit lockers are a little out of my price range unless they are cheaper than I'm seeing. I was looking at an Aussie or something - anyone have one?

[YALE]

The cobra diff for the 8.8 is crazy cheap, and pretty tough. It's like $239 new on Latemodel's website. You might see if there's a better deal out there.

EDIT: My bad, dude, that's not a locker. It's just the posi section.

[kingjason]

There was a Detroit in the classifieds cheap about a month ago.

[forbes]

lincoln lockers ~~ take a lincoln welder and weld the spider together

[Captain Crawfish]

yep the lincoln locker will be the cheapest.

[matts5.0]

those aussie lockers are pretty good, i think randys ring and pinion usually has the best deals

[greenbullitt]

FUCK THAT.

not that CJ would do it, but i wouldnt build it like that for him either. that setup is known to break and leave you stranded


How do you feel about a spool cj? we could do a mini spool as well (that fits in an open carrier) but detroit would be pimp. The cobra carrier works great, but isnt locked enough imo for an offroad app

[Falcongunner]

http://www.richmondgear.com/powertrax/lockright.html

Powertrax Lock-Right. Around $300 or less..

Wayne in FW

[CJ]

FUCK THAT.

not that CJ would do it, but i wouldnt build it like that for him either. that setup is known to break and leave you stranded


How do you feel about a spool cj? we could do a mini spool as well (that fits in an open carrier) but detroit would be pimp. The cobra carrier works great, but isnt locked enough imo for an offroad app

I didn't like the last spool I had, and even though it's not going to be daily driven, I just hate hearing my tires complain - if I can get into a detroit for a reasonable price I'd like to do that. The 8.8 is probably going to stay so I dont' mind spending money on it, but the Dana30 is getting a kick in the ass real soon for a Dana 60. I think if I put a locker in that dana 30 with 37's it's going to break like a spaghetti noodle.

http://www.richmondgear.com/powertrax/lockright.html

Powertrax Lock-Right. Around $300 or less..

Wayne in FW

That's an interesting suggestion, I hadn't seen one of these before, however I think if I'm going to throw down 3 bills, I might as well throw another one down for a used detroit and replace the weak point of an 8.8 - the carrier. Paul have you ever had any experience with these powertrax? The more I read about it the more interested I am.

[jw33]

I had an early powertrax locker and it was a piece of shit. Lasted two weeks before I got sick of it and took it out. Its not budget, but if I had to build an off-road axle it would have an E-locker. No air lines/tank/compressor and you can go from locked to open with the flip of a switch.

[CJ]

I had an early powertrax locker and it was a piece of shit. Lasted two weeks before I got sick of it and took it out. Its not budget, but if I had to build an off-road axle it would have an E-locker. No air lines/tank/compressor and you can go from locked to open with the flip of a switch.

well there you go.

[jw33]

Yeah I pulled it out a few times and changed the springs, took measurements, and everything was spot on. It was ok driving around, but when I would go to tunr in a parking lot or something it would engage/disengage like crazy and shake the entire car. Plus it made a shit load of noise which is considered normal. This was all back in around 1997/98 when they were just hitting the market, but I don't think they are any better.

[CJ]

Yeah I pulled it out a few times and changed the springs, took measurements, and everything was spot on. It was ok driving around, but when I would go to tunr in a parking lot or something it would engage/disengage like crazy and shake the entire car. Plus it made a shit load of noise which is considered normal. This was all back in around 1997/98 when they were just hitting the market, but I don't think they are any better.

I really don't want to deal with that kind of shit, especially if I'm turning some big ass rubber which will only make it louder and more violent. If anyone sees a detroit locker up for sale for a good price, let me know.

[greenbullitt]

That's an interesting suggestion, I hadn't seen one of these before, however I think if I'm going to throw down 3 bills, I might as well throw another one down for a used detroit and replace the weak point of an 8.8 - the carrier. Paul have you ever had any experience with these powertrax? The more I read about it the more interested I am.

works just like an aussie locker. Id use either on in a heartbeat for the front if you plan on changing the frt axle assy later. The key is setting up the clearances right. You will have to have an open carrier to install it in (not a posi) and of course to fit whatever gears you decide.