rear end locker differences
02-08-2007, 10:59 PM
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RE: rear end locker differences
The spool is s piece of steel that LOCKS your axle shafts together, the only way the tires will spin at different speeds is if something breaks. The ARBair locker is a locker engaged by compressed air from an external pump. I think the detroit locker is jsut a brand, and there are several types of detroit lockers.
02-08-2007, 11:02 PM
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RE: rear end locker differences
the detroit locker is similar to the spool in that when you get on the gas, both wheels lock together so that full power goes to both wheels unlike with a limited slip, there is some slipping even when the clutches are engaged which gives slightly more power to one wheel. traction lock is the piece of garbage ford stuck in the rear of our stangs in the factory.
i plan to run a spool for a while. see how i like it. if i dont, i have a locker laying around. a spool isnt that bad on the street.
i plan to run a spool for a while. see how i like it. if i dont, i have a locker laying around. a spool isnt that bad on the street.
02-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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RE: rear end locker differences
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
02-09-2007, 07:23 PM
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RE: rear end locker differences
ORIGINAL: littlebluelx
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
02-10-2007, 05:06 AM
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RE: rear end locker differences
ORIGINAL: littlebluelx
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
02-10-2007, 05:24 AM
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RE: rear end locker differences
ORIGINAL: luckythirteen13
the detroit locker is similar to the spool in that when you get on the gas, both wheels lock together so that full power goes to both wheels unlike with a limited slip, there is some slipping even when the clutches are engaged which gives slightly more power to one wheel. traction lock is the piece of garbage ford stuck in the rear of our stangs in the factory.
i plan to run a spool for a while. see how i like it. if i dont, i have a locker laying around. a spool isnt that bad on the street.
the detroit locker is similar to the spool in that when you get on the gas, both wheels lock together so that full power goes to both wheels unlike with a limited slip, there is some slipping even when the clutches are engaged which gives slightly more power to one wheel. traction lock is the piece of garbage ford stuck in the rear of our stangs in the factory.
i plan to run a spool for a while. see how i like it. if i dont, i have a locker laying around. a spool isnt that bad on the street.
i am going with a spool in the notch also but it will be mroe drag oriented
03-08-2007, 12:23 AM
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RE: rear end locker differences
ORIGINAL: littlebluelx
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
This is my field, Ok a locker is a device with-n the differential that is used for a traction aid. This causes the tires to rotate at the same speed in accelaration and turning in some cases.
Spool--A spool main goal is that there is no slip inthe transfer of energy from one side of the axle to the other. Itcomes in 2 forms a mini and(or) full spool. A mini spool only takes the place of the spider gears(four gears that transfer rotation from the ring gear to the axle shafts).The mini spool is greatly weaker then a full spool.---A full spool is a complete peice of metal that takes the place of the entirer carrier and spider gears, this creates a very stong link in a very weak part of the axle.
Spools (mini and full) are 100% true lock in all situations.
Ratcheting Locker--This is what is know as a differential locker to most. A locking device that will lock up on hard accelaration but separate(the whole unit) to ratchet while in a corner. This will allow a open differential feel. Ratcheting locker are mostly perfered by the daily driver comunity because of less wear and tear in the drivetrain and especialy tires.
Detroit is a company that makes a ratcheting style locker that is around 90% true lock and 10% slip on hard accelarations.
ABR is also a company that creates a locker system, even though when engaged is more like a spool because of its 99% true lock. This locker is a lock or open differential. (know in the offroad comunity as Already BRoken)
Traction lock--A clutch pack style lockind device that is only around 60% at best, true lock. they burn out very quick to replace this is a waste of money.
Do what is best for you. for me it was a Eaton E-locker. A true 100% locker when engaged and a full open diff. when not engaged.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
Will
I would like to add one point that you covered but I felt still was left somewhat unclear. The two main types of locking differentials (spools don’t count because they don’t differentiate at all) are automatic and selectable. Automatics being the various types that automatically determine when they will lock and unlock, usually based on power/torque inputs. On the other hand there areselectables.These are lockers where the driver determines when to lock or unlock, thus making them selectable. In the most cases a selectable is preferred due to its ability to disappear at the flip of a switch or lever. Of course the down side of selectables is the cost. Usually ranging from $700-$1000, and clearly outside the budget of many people. Again, wonderful work on the description, I will be using it myself.
03-08-2007, 12:32 AM
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RE: rear end locker differences
Nice for once to see people not recommending to rebuild the trak-loks! Great description. I think it could definitely be sticky worthy, with a lil polishing up. Even though it isn'ta question often asked, real great info to know when you're new to this kind of stuff.