Best lockers????

[green68250]

I'm thinking of installing lockers in the front and rear of my 1969 1/2 ton 4x4. What are you guys running and or what have you had experience with and think is the best? Dana 44 front and 9" rear, 35" tires and a 390 and c6/205.

[averagef250]

Hard to beat a full spline Detroit. ARB's are cool, but really expensive and can be a big let down if they don't work.

Tru-trac would be my first choice if you don't need the full spline lockers.

I would not run a locker in the front unless you only drive in straight lines.

[green68250]

I was looking at the detroits, also the Yukon grizzly. Why not put one in the front? Just un lock the hubs when not off road.

[averagef250]

I was looking at the detroits, also the Yukon grizzly. Why not put one in the front? Just un lock the hubs when not off road.

Drive something with a locker in the front offroad. It makes a huge difference on how much you can steer.

If you need to use 4x4 on the street, like driving on the road in snow and ice do not put a locker in the front. If this is pretty much offroad only then weld up the front/rear or install spools and leave the front shortside hub unlocked until you really need it (otherwise you will break that axle all the time).

[1971ford]

Detroit rear, open or trutrac front.
Depending on what you're doing, i'd look into swapping axles before dumping money on lockers.