I ws going to go with a locker also but a mechanical locker leaves too much
to chance. I had a Detroit in a previous Toyota and Due to the light weight
of the rear I was constantly chirping and banging alll over the street. Once
I trashed it in favor of an ARB (Air Operated Locker)
It was like night and day.
I haven't looked into an ARB yet for the Dak for the sake of my LSD. But
when I change the gears I may do so. Anyone know if ARB makes one for our
outcasts????
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: McKinney, John R. MHX <McKinJr@hpd.abbott.com>
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 2:32 PM
Subject: DML: Lockers used with a manual trans
>I'm new here and noticed the discussions are predominantly street/strip
>(2WD) oriented, which is cool (I have a '70 Charger), but was wondering
how
>many Dakota owners really take their 4X4's out wheeling. I do, and would
>really like to see more of these extremely capable trucks on the trail!!
>So much for introductions, I have a question:
>
>Has anybody installed a locker in a Dakota with a manual transmission?? I
>have a 1998 4x4 V8 5spd with a Lock Right locker in my 9 1/4" rear and when
>I drive slow and turn, it "bucks" really bad. Also, when you give it the
>slightest gas it locks up and chirps the tires.
>
>I also installed the same locker in my '74 Ramcharger (automatic trans)
>which has the same rear end, but you can't even tell it has a locker in it
>until you hit the trail and get a tire (or two) off the ground.
>
>Why would there be such a big difference in the way the same locker acts
>between transmission types??
>
>Also, has anybody heard when the Rancho 3" lift kit will be out?? I've
heard
>June...........anybody heard any prices??
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