Got the rear locker installed over the weekend. Some bad planning on my part found me with the disassembled diff in my hands and no bench vise to use for removing the ring gear. Ended up borrowing the GFs car to bring it to work to finish it, but all is well now. No clicking or clunks like many others reported with the lock-rite, but it is a bit squirrelly when accelerating. Also have the dual battery set-up working in the bed with the on-board welder connections, and the second fuel tank is in and plumbed. With four days of wrenching I have a locked rear axle, a 24 volt power source, and an extra 12 gallons of fuel. Hopefully this weekend will see the front locker installed and the new rear leaf springs in place. Lots to do before I leave next week for the Southwest. Wish me luck.

 

Where exactly are you heading to? Going in your truck?

 

Dayum!! I can't wait to see you (and yer rig) on the DeSoto run...



Best of luck for your trip!!

 

Yep, taking the truck. From Maine, I'm headed to Toronto, then to MN to see the folks, out to Wyoming for a bit, down to CA to meet up with some YT folks in Anza-Borrego, then a trail ride in AZ with more YT folks, up to Moab for a week with some friends, then down to Vegas, Tucson, Joshua Tree, San Diego, and a looong ride back to Maine.

 

Wow. That is quite impressive. Careful driving on the highway with that locker. Good luck to you.