Detroit locker has arrived!!! - Page 7

stumpuller454 · 04-26-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by k20_chevy

I went back through the manual. My question is, do the thin washers that were behind the side spider gears where the axle comes in need to be removed?

oh, just re-read your post, yes unfortunatley those babies have to be removed, this explains why she is locked right up, i`m actually surprised you could get it assembled with them in!

k20_chevy · 04-26-2009, 11:34 AM

Yes I did remove the bolt that came with the locker, lol. But I didn't take out the thrust bearings in the initial dis-assemble which didn't allow enough play for the detroit to unlock. So I finished pulling it all back apart, took out the two thrust bearings put in all back in and hand tested it for operation and it is know functioning properly. Now it has a faint clicking or racheting like the manual says.
By the way thanks for the quick replies.

stumpuller454 · 04-26-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin5577

Hot dang Clancy! Looking great! Glad your back up and running.

Yeah just had to work something like 13 days straight, can wait for that paycheck! and i have to go back again soon for another stint...

stumpuller454 · 04-26-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by k20_chevy

Yes I did remove the bolt that came with the locker, lol. But I didn't take out the thrust bearings in the initial dis-assemble which didn't allow enough play for the detroit to unlock. So I finished pulling it all back apart, took out the two thrust bearings put in all back in and hand tested it for operation and it is know functioning properly. Now it has a faint clicking or racheting like the manual says.
By the way thanks for the quick replies.

thats good! I have a feeling you played a man card and didn`t read all the directions? lol oh-well live and learn, best way to learn how somthing works is to assemble it wrong and figure it out! Now you are an expert!

merlin5577 · 04-26-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stumpuller454

Yeah just had to work something like 13 days straight, can wait for that paycheck! and i have to go back again soon for another stint...

hahaha, I know that feeling!

Maybe I missed the info, but did you upgrade your front axle as well?

stumpuller454 · 04-26-2009, 11:42 AM

me? nope, no point really, somebody was talking about putting one in a front end here though, this has been a very good thread for discusion!! 7 pages already!

merlin5577 · 04-26-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stumpuller454

me? nope, no point really, somebody was talking about putting one in a front end here though, this has been a very good thread for discusion!! 7 pages already!

You have to reset your preferences to 40 responses per page, I'm still on page two! lol

k20_chevy · 04-26-2009, 11:48 AM

Yeah, I'm thinking about putting the Aussie locker in the front of my Dana 44. It has manual lockout hubs so it won't effect street-ability until I lock them.

stumpuller454 · 04-26-2009, 11:48 AM

huh, never knew that, good idea!

04-26-2009, 11:34 AM	#62
k20_chevy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lorain Posts: 82	Yes I did remove the bolt that came with the locker, lol. But I didn't take out the thrust bearings in the initial dis-assemble which didn't allow enough play for the detroit to unlock. So I finished pulling it all back apart, took out the two thrust bearings put in all back in and hand tested it for operation and it is know functioning properly. Now it has a faint clicking or racheting like the manual says. By the way thanks for the quick replies. __________________ 1981 Chevy K20 3/4 ton 4x4. 350 with th400 trans. 33x12.5x16 Super Swamper SSR. open D44 front and 14-bolt rear with detroit locker. 3" body lift.

04-26-2009, 11:42 AM	#66
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	me? nope, no point really, somebody was talking about putting one in a front end here though, this has been a very good thread for discusion!! 7 pages already! __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

04-26-2009, 11:48 AM	#68
k20_chevy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lorain Posts: 82	Yeah, I'm thinking about putting the Aussie locker in the front of my Dana 44. It has manual lockout hubs so it won't effect street-ability until I lock them. __________________ 1981 Chevy K20 3/4 ton 4x4. 350 with th400 trans. 33x12.5x16 Super Swamper SSR. open D44 front and 14-bolt rear with detroit locker. 3" body lift.

04-26-2009, 11:48 AM	#69
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	huh, never knew that, good idea! __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

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