LUV24BY

I found a buddy of mine who has a Detroit for a Toyota 8" and it has some miles on it (not sure how many), but he said it was running strong when removed. It is a full Detroit, not a soft locker. There are no clutches to wear out. He said it should be good to go and would take a couple hundred for it.

The R&P gave on his 3rd, so he just replaced the R&P and got a new Detroit.

What should I look for to indicate problems?

Thanks!

John

drew303

why replace the detroit?

I dont get it?

Hayes

sounds fishy John. Most would just replace the R&P, sounds like something was wrong and he is trying to get some coin for it. BUT, if you trust the guy, I say go for it.

LUV24BY

I guess that is my question. Do these things crap out just like everything else? What is there to gauge whether or not the thing is good. I don't know enough about Detroits to say for sure. It was in two vehicles total. I wonder if the R&P crapping out was caused by failure of Detroit. I don't know him except as an aquaintance - so is no trust history there.

I dunno, I was going to go see it tomorrow. That is why I wondered if there is anything that can be watched for.

John

RustBucket

iTrader: (1)

I would imagine just chipped teeth. I can't see how a Detroit would lead to R&P failure...

LUV24BY

I just didn't know if one may have an adverse effect on the other. I wondered if a chip may have gotten into the Detroit somewhere. Are Detroits noisy when locking and unlocking?

Never had a Detroit before. Just Lock Rites.

John

881stGenRunner

I have a Detroit right now and i love it. Its manners are great. I would get the locker since you arent paying full price for it.

LUV24BY

Well, $200 sounds like it's a good deal. That is the point that offsets my concerns. I wonder if it has many more miles ahead on it's life. I would love to try it out (considering the Lunch Box lockers are at minimum $250.)

John

881stGenRunner

my bro has had a Detroit in one of his trucks for over 100,000 miles, i wouldnt worry about it. For $200 thats a hellova deal. Mine costs $511 brand new!!

LUV24BY

Thanks for all the input guys! I appreciate it! I will be checking it out today and if all looks good, be picking it up possibly.

Thanks again!

John

LUV24BY

If I get this, and only have one locker, which axle should the detroit be put into? Front or Back?

John

simplypv

just my personal opinion but i'd put it in the front. = less wear and tear, and you only use it when you really need it, i.e. locking the hubs and engaging 4wd. other than that, you are putting un-needed mileage/wear on it.

i like being able to wheel in 4 hi/lo with hubs unlocked until i start getting bogged, then i engage the front. if a locker is in the front when its called into duty... its go time!

LUV24BY

Those are some good points Simply. I will consider that!!

Welp, I bought it. $200 - and the reason the guy didn't reuse it is that he went from a 4CYL 3rd to a V6 3rd. The locker is specific for a 4CYL. It looks like it's in good shape, it is one of the older Detroit Hard Locker's. I am happy - got 1 locker down, now one and some gears to go!!

I'll post some pictures up soon in he Build Up Thread!

John

Hayes

sounds like you scored a sweet deal. Congrats,

Hayes

simplypv

good..... now its time for you to turn around, crate it up and ship it to me for $210....

LUV24BY

Not to mention the Toyota Electric Locker 3rd member I picked up for $200 as well.

John