What Rear End Locker Do I Need?

Brian · Jun 5, 2004

I might have to rebuild my rear end to get rid of a vibration.I have a 3.55 non locking rear end now.I was think of a Detroit locker from Jeff's.I live on a dirt road in the Catskill Mts. of NY. I'm in 4 wheel drive at least twice a day and all the time in the winter.I use the Bronco mostly on the road pulling my boat to the water,but I plow snow.Is this the locker I need? How hard is it to rebuild a rear end?Thanks Brian

Txquadhunter · Jun 5, 2004

The Detrot Locker is the best by all means. but ain't stree friendly in bad weather Ie rain, snow and Ice. If you can afford it a selcetable locker would be the best choice where you'd have LS until you flip a switch then your full locked. Detrot, ARB and eaton all make good brands of these style lockers but are $$$. But one good thing about the ARB you'll gain on board air with it.

Brian · Jun 6, 2004

Ok Tex, ARB it is, and the air compressor would be nice to have.I saw them in Jeff's. Thanks Brian

Shadow_D · Jun 6, 2004

I can't seem to find the ARB on Graveyard. Can you send me a link to them?

Brian · Jun 6, 2004

ShadowD I got it on page 27 of Jeff's 80-96 paper catalog.How hard is this thing to install?Shimming and setting the gear lash can't be that hard, can it? Thanks Brian

sweepersrgr8 · Jun 7, 2004

Rebuilding the rear is not hard at all, but if you want it to last past the end of the driveway, it has to be setup up correctly. Depending on the carrier, this could be complicated, and may require tools most of us don't have$$$$$.
My suggestion would be....If you are gonna spend $500 on a split rear, Let a pro set it up.

Txquadhunter · Jun 7, 2004

IMO, I'd go with what sweep said. If you've never did a Diff. before let a pro do it. one wrong doing will trash a 600 piece in a heart beat. See if whoever installs it will allow you to set-in on it so you can learn it.

Brian · Jun 8, 2004

I'm not sure if this vibration is coming from the rear or not. And I hate to spend the money on the rear if it's some thing else.On the other hand a "2 wheel drive" Bronco ain't much use to me. I think I need a real mechanic. Thanks Brian