I personally haven't seen/heard anything yet...but i'm sure there may be
some axle swapping involved. Looks like ARB only make them for the
"popular" diffs.
At 03:55 PM 05/11/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>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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