Locked rear ends and towing trailers

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Nov 7, 2004 | 01:05 PM

Yoter

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Locked rear ends and towing trailers

My rear end has an auto locker and I plan on towing my gf's dad's company trailer. I want to know if I will have problems towing a single axle trailer that carry's a very light load. thanks

Nov 7, 2004 | 04:46 PM

Pretacopower

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My rear end has an auto locker and I plan on towing my gf's dad's company trailer. I want to know if I will have problems towing a single axle trailer that carry's a very light load. thanks

I towed my 85 pickup up from the shop back to my house with my Taco (lockrite in the rear), and that included a fairly steep and long hill. Didn't have any problems.

Nov 7, 2004 | 06:05 PM

Flamedx4

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You're actually better off with the locker. It's stronger plus it spreads the load around - less strain on things. All tow rigs should have a rear traction aid.

Nov 8, 2004 | 11:50 AM

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You got an auto, you will be fine. A manual would exagurate the "locker steer" that can occur with an automatic locker, an auto hides it pretty well. You shouldnt have any problems.