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Old May 17, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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$350 to spend, what should i spend it on?

Ive been considering fiberglass fenders. I love the look, but i dont have a wide stance so it might look silly.

I also have been considering 31x10.5 tires, but that would require some more saving. Also, that would make my rig lag a little bit more.

I want a custom skidplate and desert bar made but i dont know any fabbers or welders that can do it for me.


What can I do to it?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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is there any options for a locker in your application? If so i would get a lunchbox locekr for your rear end
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Old May 17, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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I think i have the 7.5" diff
lockers are hella expensive. What do you mean by a "lunchbox locker" ?

These are the lockers for my rig at marlin crawler.
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/diff/pickup_diff.htm
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Lunchbox locker

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I think i have the 7.5" diff
lockers are hella expensive. What do you mean by a "lunchbox locker" ?

These are the lockers for my rig at marlin crawler.
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/diff/pickup_diff.htm


Then again, heres a lunchbox locker.
http://www.wabfab.org/products/diffe...ferentials.htm

Why doesnt everyone just get this kind of locker if its so much cheaper?
What is the difference between a full diff locker and this?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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like a lockrite or something similar. With lunchbox locker syou pull the diff and open the carrier and replace hte spider gears with the clutches provided. A full locker replaces the entire carrier and requires a professional instal.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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It says its good for rock crawling, but Ive honestly never had any experience with lockers, but ive heard theyre awesome for offroading. Would I be able to climb dirt hill and trenches a lot better?

What difference in performance would it make on the street?
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Or you could sell your truck and use that money plus the $350 to get a 4wd...
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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you would be able to do eveything offroad much better. on the street you just have to be careful and take it easy on sharp turns
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Yeah,
for the amount of offroading (or lack of, for that matter) I dont think it would be worth it.

I seriously wish i had a group of buddies that would travel with me to the desert. But I seriously never offroad. If thats the case, i think appearance is more important?
Any other thoughts?

Thanks for your suggestions Brandon
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Old May 17, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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If you never offroad why do you want all of these skid plates and stuff? Not trying to bash you or anything just curious. I agree if you are going for looks they do look pretty sweet.
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