Front LockRight Installed on IFS
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Front LockRight Installed on IFS
Don't post too much here but wanted to start this thread for anyone debating on installing a locker on their IFS. Seems to be little info that I could find on people who are actually running them.
LockRight locker was $290 plus $250 installation. I was originally quoted $200 but after my mechanic actually started the installation he called me and said it was going to be more work than he originally thought since the front differentials are not as easy to get to as the rear but he would also change the front brake pads while he was at it. Fair enough.
So I got it back tonight and took it to some local trails. Everything I went through tonight I've done before but with the FL it was way easier and took less throttle to get through. Really liking it so far. Steering was a little tighter but not bad at all.
Well see over time how it does. I've haven't broken a CV yet and have read conflicting reports on having a locker on the IFS. Some say your more proned to breaks CVs and others say its better for the CVs since the power is now distributed to both wheels, makes since but we'll see. I know that is is a definite plus having to use less power to get through the same stuff. Also my suspension is stock so i don't have the CV at any drastic angles. I do have a 3" BL to clear the tires and also helps with clearance on the trails.
Also on a side note it's a "waste" to get an IFS locker if you plan on doing a SAS but my plan is to do a LT (probably a blazeland) in the future.
I'll keep you guys updated on how it goes, fingers crossed!
LockRight locker was $290 plus $250 installation. I was originally quoted $200 but after my mechanic actually started the installation he called me and said it was going to be more work than he originally thought since the front differentials are not as easy to get to as the rear but he would also change the front brake pads while he was at it. Fair enough.
So I got it back tonight and took it to some local trails. Everything I went through tonight I've done before but with the FL it was way easier and took less throttle to get through. Really liking it so far. Steering was a little tighter but not bad at all.
Well see over time how it does. I've haven't broken a CV yet and have read conflicting reports on having a locker on the IFS. Some say your more proned to breaks CVs and others say its better for the CVs since the power is now distributed to both wheels, makes since but we'll see. I know that is is a definite plus having to use less power to get through the same stuff. Also my suspension is stock so i don't have the CV at any drastic angles. I do have a 3" BL to clear the tires and also helps with clearance on the trails.
Also on a side note it's a "waste" to get an IFS locker if you plan on doing a SAS but my plan is to do a LT (probably a blazeland) in the future.
I'll keep you guys updated on how it goes, fingers crossed!
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Here is a quick video from tonight with the locker. First time I tried this I got hung up/stuck on Toyotas monster Tcase crossmember bar. After that I put a budbuilt crossmember on it and was able to get over it with a little more throttle than I liked, with the locker much easier!
Here is a quick video from tonight with the locker. First time I tried this I got hung up/stuck on Toyotas monster Tcase crossmember bar. After that I put a budbuilt crossmember on it and was able to get over it with a little more throttle than I liked, with the locker much easier!
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I wheel with a guy that has a detroit in the rear and a lockright in the front. IFS and stock suspension geometry. He has upgraded torsion bars and my old alcan leaf springs in the rear. 4.88 gears and 33" mtr's. He flat out embarrasses people on the trail. He make climbs look easy. If any one can get the front of an 86-95 rig locked in the front go for it if it is cheap. In regards to removing the front diff it isn't too bad with two people and some experience.
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here's an example of a great local obstacle that looks small in videos but denies a lot of people.
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i run a locker and its awesome. after installing it and bj spacers i was breaking cva on every trip. turned out that the problem had nothing to do with the locker or the bj spacers, it was a broken steering stop. outside of that the locker, 488s and bj spacers all work perfectly running on 33s.
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I have a lockright+ifs installed in my 87 4r for 2 years. No issues as yet. I only use it when I get stuck and need to get out of a jam. You can't turn sharp with it engaged, but it climbs like crazy.
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