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MSF
02-11-2005, 05:03 AM
I've got a friend with a 91' C1500. He's wanting to put a lift on it and some 33"s. It's got an open diff right now, and he's thinking about an Eaton Posi. I personally have one, but I don't think it's so great off-road (especially in 2 wheel). What would you suggest as far as differentials for a 2wd truck driven mainly on road with good street manners but still capable in mud and for climbing?
Citizen Rider
02-11-2005, 04:45 PM
Ive heard great things on a Detriot locker. Thats what im gettin soon.
MSF
02-11-2005, 07:42 PM
Ive heard great things on a Detriot locker. Thats what im gettin soon.
Aren't they real quirky on the street taking turns though?
K5Chris
02-11-2005, 07:57 PM
Aren't they real quirky on the street taking turns though?

what is with this..... everybody says this......... everbody thats not running one.

DETROIT is the only way to go, especially in a 2wd..... he's gonna be stuck all the time without a real locker. he's got to make up the fact that he doesnt have the front wheels spinning, so the detroit is the only way to go.

i drive mine daily with a detroit, and i wouldnt drive it any other way...... the myth that the detroit does not have good road manners is just that..... a myth..... the detroit was designed to be used on pavement. if i wasn't going to drive my truck on pavement, i wouldn't waste the money on the detroit, i'd just weld it, or run a spool.

bottom line..... get a detroit.

sounds real familiar.... theres this guy on pavemensucks.com with a 2wd dodge on 37's..... he wanted better traction.... someone told him not to get a locker.... so he got an auburn posi...... he took it out and HATED it.... it sucked offroad....... he brought it back within the first couple of weeks and got it swapped out for a detroit. he loves the detroit now.
MSF
02-12-2005, 01:11 AM
That's good news. He was just afraid that it would be loud and obnoxious to drive it daily on a truck that is otherwise very smooth riding. I'll let him know what you said tomorrow. Thanks!
cdog91
02-19-2005, 09:43 PM
anyone know where i can get a detroit locker for my 8.5 30spline 10 bolt for cheap