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I think I would put the locker in the middle axle first since you can still chain up front. I say the middle because it is pulling some vs the rear pushing.
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I'm not sure you understand how a Detroit locker works. It stays locked until you turn. Then it unlocks.The Detroit will unlock on an unpowered axle but the force required to unlock it will cause issues with the on road performance and that is the reason that locking hubs are required. If you listen carefully you can hear the Detroit make a clicking sound. In theory it should work but the practical application is that it is not a good idea.
I have run a cross a lot of trucks with Detroit's in the rear axle but I have yet to find one with a Detroit in the front axle.
I'm not sure you understand how a Detroit locker works. It stays locked until you turn. Then it unlocks.
Very goodIt stays LOCKED as long as power is applied. It does not know or care if it is in a steering or none steering axle.
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I have Detroit lockers in both rear axles of the 15 ton and the rear axle of one jeep so I am aware of how the work and operate.I'm not sure you understand how a Detroit locker works. It stays locked until you turn. Then it unlocks.
Apparently not . They do not unlock on an unpowered axle. The only time they unlock is in a turn.I have Detroit lockers in both rear axles of the 15 ton and the rear axle of one jeep so I am aware of how the work and operate.
I plan on running a front locker in my M813. Were you ever able to get one installed? Any thoughts?I agree, my 5 ton doesn't really have horsepower though! I'm going to buy a Detroit for the front and give it a try. I'll be sure to report back and let everyone know my experience. In the meantime, if anyone out there is running a Detroit in the front, I'd love to hear your opinion.
Thank you for the reply.Don’t do it unless it’s strictly a mud truck. It was almost unstoppable but had a mind of its own. The steering wheel was a suggestion and the truck may or may not go that way depending on the type of terrain. Air locker would be ideal to use when needed to get unstuck then unlock.
From my experience, a locker in 1 rear axle provides the best overall improvement. Both rears will cause it to walk to the ditch in snow or other slick conditions. 1 locker and 1 open rear gives good traction and tracking.
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