front lockright. is this normal?
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front lockright. is this normal?
Sorry if it's a bit rude posting a question as my first post but I'm slightly worried about this locker.
I've just installed a lockright locker into my 1986 4runner. I have a mechanical mind and found the install to be fairly easy and I'm pretty sure I did everything right.
When I went for a test drive I found the locker would unlock sometimes (resulting in normal steering) and not unlock other times (severe understeer and super hard to turn the wheel). I was driving slowly in 1st/2nd gear in high ratio 4WD on a road and on some dirt. The problem was worse on the road.
Is this normal for on a road, and in the bush its less noticeable?
Thought I should add: I had researched this before the install and was expecting irregular steering... just wasnt expecting NO steering!
I've just installed a lockright locker into my 1986 4runner. I have a mechanical mind and found the install to be fairly easy and I'm pretty sure I did everything right.
When I went for a test drive I found the locker would unlock sometimes (resulting in normal steering) and not unlock other times (severe understeer and super hard to turn the wheel). I was driving slowly in 1st/2nd gear in high ratio 4WD on a road and on some dirt. The problem was worse on the road.
Is this normal for on a road, and in the bush its less noticeable?
Thought I should add: I had researched this before the install and was expecting irregular steering... just wasnt expecting NO steering!
Last edited by ozrunner; 05-23-2008 at 04:40 PM.
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Driving on high-traction surfaces (street) with 4 wheel drive alone isn't a good idea, could lead to binding and other issues. With a locker that should be magnified.
I'm sure others will chime in on what exactly is going on but your steering should be hampered with a front locker on a street.
Offroad though, it will handle differently.
I'm sure others will chime in on what exactly is going on but your steering should be hampered with a front locker on a street.
Offroad though, it will handle differently.
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Is this happening in 2WD or 4WD? I have a V6 lockright in my front axle but I have a solid axle. I think that it would be silly to install one in a 7.5" IFS front diff.
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I am aware that 4wd isnt made for street but like I said, I was testing the locker to make sure it locks and unlocks correctly. If this is normal for on road thats great. I was just a bit worried and wanted to check.
Sea, why would a locker in a 7.5" be bad?
Sea, why would a locker in a 7.5" be bad?
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Welcome to the wonderful world of lockright. The things you are encountering is the very reason I am yanking the lockright out of my 87, and installing a spool.
The locker in the 7.5" isn't really the worst idea ever, but dont plan on super hardcore wheeling. Otherwise you will be breaking stuff. Lockers=breakage.
The locker in the 7.5" isn't really the worst idea ever, but dont plan on super hardcore wheeling. Otherwise you will be breaking stuff. Lockers=breakage.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of lockright. The things you are encountering is the very reason I am yanking the lockright out of my 87, and installing a spool.
The locker in the 7.5" isn't really the worst idea ever, but dont plan on super hardcore wheeling. Otherwise you will be breaking stuff. Lockers=breakage.
The locker in the 7.5" isn't really the worst idea ever, but dont plan on super hardcore wheeling. Otherwise you will be breaking stuff. Lockers=breakage.
Yes, you will have understeer on solid surfaces (bitumen, concrete, slick rock, etc.) At times you'll have a little understeer on dirt / sand. That's why a twin-stick is looking appealing to me. Next time the T/Case comes down, twin-sticks are going in.
Obviously, with manual hubs, the CVs won't be turning at all when you're in 2WD w/ hubs unlocked. In addition, if you are reasonable with the skinny pedal, everything fares better.
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