I recently bought a used V6 3rd member with factory 4.88s. Since Aussie doesn't make a V6 model, I will be getting a Lockright. Detroits and ARBs are out of my budget right now.

My question is: Would it be a bad idea to save some money by purchasing a used unit? I can potentially save around $100+ by getting a used one. However, I have heard that Lockrights tend to wear out over time. From what I hear, they start to suffer in both off and on road performance. I know that lockright makes a rebuild kit (new springs and pins) for $15. If I bought a used unit, I'd definitely get new springs and pins, but I'm not sure how effective this really is in terms of "reviving" an old locker. Any thoughts?

Or, should I just stop being cheap, and fork out the $260 to get a brand new one?

 

just weld it, its the cheapest of all!

 

I would strongly consider welding, but I've heard this is not a good idea with the v6 diffs. The design of the v6 diffs doesn't allow you much access to get in there with a welder, unlike the 4cyl diff.

 

you could take the diff apart, if they are the same carriers as all other v6's detroit or arb should work, along with a spool. do they make a locrite for it?

 

You must either be loaded or heir to a tire magnate if you plan on welding it. Even a locker will eat tires, and it unlocks around 95% of corners.

 

I would say go for it absolutely. When you look at one you see that there is nothing to break except the springs and pins. Lots of folks warned me off a lockright when I got mine, but it has been fantastic. I like it so well I chose to keep it during my trucks build up. When ZUK took it apart, everything looked great after 2 years of hard wheeling. If you get one used, anything wrong other than springs or pins will be SOOO obvious (chewed up teeth or splines), you'll never install it in the first place. Good luck.

 

hahah. Well the thing is that my truck only sees about 3000 miles per year. It's not my daily driver. At the rate of 3000 miles per year, the tires are getting worn by the sun as much as they are getting worn by the pavement

But anyways, the welded rear discussion isn't really relevant anymore, since I don't want to weld the V6.

 

This is the answer I was hoping to hear! Anyone have any objections?

 

Any movement on this?

 

The used lockright I was planning to buy ended up falling through. I'm super busy right now, so won't even have time to install one until late June. Until then, I'll keep an eye out for a good deal on a used one. If I don't find one by then, I'll just get a new one.

 

Im sure that would work great. There really isnt anything else to wear out on the lockright. Just make sure if/when you look at one, make sure all the teeth look good. New pins and springs would be a good idea, I would order two kits to have spares onhand...

Good call on the factory 4.88s

 

Ah... Too bad. I keep an ear out too. Good luck.

 

so I ended up getting a used v6 Lockright. Everything looks to be in good condition, including the pins and springs. Do you guys think it'd be a good idea to replace the pins/springs even though they look ok?

 

nope... its bad... not worth rebuilding...

send it to me and ill dispose of it for you...

 

It might not be a bad idea if you have time. I would.

But i dont know anything about those springs and pins so lets have someone with a little more knowlege about lockers to respond haha.

 

I would probably put new springs and pins in it if it will only cost you $15 bucks. That beats taking the third member apart again any day.

 

for what it cost just spend the 15 bucks...