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ImpalaSS · 05-24-2001, 11:25 PM

what lockers or limited slip? should i get for my 68.... will be running 35" tires and dana 60/14 bolt combo

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nate68 · 05-25-2001, 07:31 PM

detroit locker or powertrax no slip locker, eaton posi i think u can rebuild those, the other brands u cant i think

u2slow · 05-25-2001, 09:41 PM

The only locker you can get for the big 14-bolt is the Detroit. For the 60, see if you can find a Power-Lock - I believe they are a factory item in certain Dodge rear ends.

mj · 05-28-2001, 04:52 PM

i believe they started making the powerlocks again, they were out of production when i wanted one so i had to do the big search and pay $$$.

http://www.reiderracing.com/diffs.htm

DennyB · 05-31-2001, 03:55 PM

I have heard some not so good things about the powertrax....That sites down so I cant post the link now.
I will do it when its back up.
There are a couple different kinds of powertrax units so I will have to refer to the data....
Posi's are good for the street...they are quiet and most (like the eaton) are rebuildable.

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JERSEY_TRUCK · 06-01-2001, 05:55 PM

HOW CAN YOU TELL WHETHER THERES A LOCKER IN A 14 BOLT FULL FLOATING REAR? ARE THERE TAGS? NUMBERS? GUY HAS ONE AND CLAIMS THAT ITS A LOCKER, BUT ITS SITTING ON THE GROUND, WHATS A GOOD PRICE?

ImpalaSS · 06-01-2001, 10:07 PM

ive decided on a detriot rear with open front... maybe arb someday when i have a good paying job.....
jersy have someone grab onto one of the wheels and try to prevent it from turning while you turn the other wheel (or drum) if it turns even with the resistance its locked (or the axles have been welded!)

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68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

roger0080 · 06-08-2001, 10:32 PM

With the 14 bolt, if you want to see if there is a locker in it, jack up one wheel. You shouldn't be able to spin it.

Also, if he is telling you that it is a locker, watch out. He might mean that there is the GM factor "gov lock" locker in it. It is unlocked until there is like a 200 rpm diffence between the axles; something like that. There is a tang that pivots to lock it up and unlock it. I have this in my 72 K20. If you dump the clutch, she'll lock up and spin both wheels. It is suppose to give you a smoother ride/operation than the true Detroit Locker.

I'm happy with it.

BTW, if you still jack up the one wheel and spin it, it doesn't take a whole lot of spinning to lock up the diff to test it. Just don't really hang on hard to the wheel when you spin it!

05-24-2001, 11:25 PM	#1
ImpalaSS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Aromas CA Posts: 0	lockers? what lockers or limited slip? should i get for my 68.... will be running 35" tires and dana 60/14 bolt combo ------------------ www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

05-25-2001, 07:31 PM	#2
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	detroit locker or powertrax no slip locker, eaton posi i think u can rebuild those, the other brands u cant i think __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

05-25-2001, 09:41 PM	#3
u2slow Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: BC, Canada, eh? Posts: 388	The only locker you can get for the big 14-bolt is the Detroit. For the 60, see if you can find a Power-Lock - I believe they are a factory item in certain Dodge rear ends. __________________ '66 C10 longstep - Clifford equiped '84 C20 Suburban 6.2L - awaiting 4x4 conversion '91 V3500 Crewcab - awaiting diesel swap

05-31-2001, 03:55 PM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	I have heard some not so good things about the powertrax....That sites down so I cant post the link now. I will do it when its back up. There are a couple different kinds of powertrax units so I will have to refer to the data.... Posi's are good for the street...they are quiet and most (like the eaton) are rebuildable. ------------------ Toms River NJ (Transplanted Hoosier) 71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock sold 56 working Street rod (under construction) 91 S10, 4.3L-700R4 92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes) 20 ft. long hole in water in which i throw my money The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

06-01-2001, 05:55 PM	#6
JERSEY_TRUCK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: ELMER, NJ, USA Posts: 171	HOW CAN YOU TELL WHETHER THERES A LOCKER IN A 14 BOLT FULL FLOATING REAR? ARE THERE TAGS? NUMBERS? GUY HAS ONE AND CLAIMS THAT ITS A LOCKER, BUT ITS SITTING ON THE GROUND, WHATS A GOOD PRICE? __________________ 84 CHEVY K10 SHORTBED STEPSIDE (DAILY DRIVER) 02 1500 4X4 SUBURBAN Z71 (FAMILY RIDE) 95 IMPALA SS (FAMILY) 88 3/4 3X3 DUALLY (PLAY TOY) 86 CHEVY BLAZER (PROJECT) 70 C/20 LONG STEP (NEW HOME IN MD) AND SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS DMH434@AOL.COM

05-28-2001, 04:52 PM	#4
mj Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8	i believe they started making the powerlocks again, they were out of production when i wanted one so i had to do the big search and pay $$$. http://www.reiderracing.com/diffs.htm

06-01-2001, 10:07 PM	#7
ImpalaSS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Aromas CA Posts: 0	ive decided on a detriot rear with open front... maybe arb someday when i have a good paying job..... jersy have someone grab onto one of the wheels and try to prevent it from turning while you turn the other wheel (or drum) if it turns even with the resistance its locked (or the axles have been welded!) ------------------ www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

06-08-2001, 10:32 PM	#8
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	With the 14 bolt, if you want to see if there is a locker in it, jack up one wheel. You shouldn't be able to spin it. Also, if he is telling you that it is a locker, watch out. He might mean that there is the GM factor "gov lock" locker in it. It is unlocked until there is like a 200 rpm diffence between the axles; something like that. There is a tang that pivots to lock it up and unlock it. I have this in my 72 K20. If you dump the clutch, she'll lock up and spin both wheels. It is suppose to give you a smoother ride/operation than the true Detroit Locker. I'm happy with it. BTW, if you still jack up the one wheel and spin it, it doesn't take a whole lot of spinning to lock up the diff to test it. Just don't really hang on hard to the wheel when you spin it! __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...



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