Lockers up front in the 8.8?

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05-29-2014, 07:43 AM

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I myself am running a detriot locker up front and I notice about 2.5mpg hit by doing it.

Does it spin your ds in 2wd or does it ratchet the one side?

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05-29-2014, 08:02 AM

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So would I be better off getting a mechanical for the rear and ponying up for a selectable one up front?

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05-29-2014, 09:10 AM

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So would I be better off getting a mechanical for the rear and ponying up for a selectable one up front?

Yes.

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05-29-2014, 09:47 AM

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Yes.

Well then the rear will happen but im not sure how I feel about a $1000 upgrade before labor for the ifs up front

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05-29-2014, 09:49 AM

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A Trutrac would probably fulfill your needs too.

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05-29-2014, 09:57 AM

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A Trutrac would probably fulfill your needs too.

I'm going with a true trac in the front when I do my gears. Selectables are nice, but man at the expense. Detroit locker in the rear and I'm good to go.

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05-29-2014, 10:18 AM

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A Trutrac would probably fulfill your needs too.

In the front or the rear?

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05-29-2014, 10:19 AM

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I'm going with a true trac in the front when I do my gears. Selectables are nice, but man at the expense. Detroit locker in the rear and I'm good to go.

Will stock axelshafts hold up to a detroit very well?

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05-29-2014, 10:29 AM

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Yes. Unless your running 500+HP and 40" or taller tires. Also depends on which rear end you have. Obviously the 34 spline 9.75 is stronger than the 31 spline 8.8. The front is the same on all our trucks, 8.8 28 spline open diff.

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