what kind of rear locker is best, i have a 1 wheeler peeler cant even take off hard. or do i need some trac bars for now, prefer not a spool

 

if your looking for driveability i would say a true track. the best posi imo is a detroit locker. a factory dana tracklock i dont think is worth the money, for a couple hundred dollars you can get something a hell of a lot better.

 

cool thanks, just looking to up grade before to long

 

detroit locker a spool is not a streetable unit

 

tru trac limited slip, you will kill tires on the street with a locker or a spool

 

a spool would kill your tires ans cause driveline problems. you would have no problems driving on the street with a detroit, i have one in my truck and i drive it every day. there are just things you have to know. 1- let up on the throttle in sharp corners. the unit releases but under load by staying in it while turning will make the unit stay locked and try and turn the inside tire, can be dangerous faster speeds. 2- letting in and out of the throttle will cause the truck to kinda push or pull. 3- if you have an exhaust brake its a bad idea because when its used it will cause load on the drivetrane causing the unit to stay locked and then it will eat your tires around bends.

like i said before for driveability the best you could put in is a true track, they work and you would never even know its back there.

 

thats what i was wanting to know because i dont want any sort of spool or solid posi. just was wondering about a good limited slip locker (sorry for not explaining that a little better)

 

Be careful with your termanology. A Detroit Locker is an automatic locker, not a Posi. A "posi" was a nickname for a limited slip unit.

A limited slip uses clutches to "lock" the rear axles together. They will usually call for special gear oil and they will wear out eventually, just like a clutch or brake pads.

An automatic locker will use springs and gears to lock the rear axles together. There is a bunch of different designs. A Detroit is one that replaces the carrier in the rear end. You will have to re-set up your gears and it is very positive and very strong. However, shock load can be an issue with it. They also make "lunch-box lockers" (EZ Locker, Aussie Locker, etc). These are automatic lockers that just replaces your spider gears, not the whole carrier. They are a lot easier to install but not as strong.

A selectable locker (ARB Air Locker, Eaton E-Locker, OX Locker) will allow you to select when it is locked or not. Unlocked it will drive like an open differental or one with a limited slip. With it lock, it will act like a spool.

As a side note, I found that towing with a Detroit Locker sucks and any locker sucks in the ice... Good luck with your choice!

 

I would not recommend installing any locker in the rear of a primarily street-driven vehicle. The selctable lockers are nice for the front in extreme offroad or snow driving conditions.

Limited-slip/posi, Powr-lok clutch-type or true-trac/trac-rite helical only for the street rears.

 

I'll be putting detroits in both ends of mine.