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Old 03-01-2006, 06:45 AM
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Detroit Locker Question
Last night I had to change out a rear seal in the transfer case and noticed that the driveshaft would turn before the tires would. It was about 1/8th of a turn. Now, I can feel the backlash in the gears, this seems to be in the locker. Is there play in a Detroit? Could this be normal? I have been driving this for about three years. There is no other play in the rear driveline,and the locker is working. Any ideas?
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Old 03-01-2006, 06:59 AM
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Look here...
Scroll down to backlash.
http://detroitlocker.com/techtips.htm

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Old 03-01-2006, 07:10 AM
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Mike, Thanks for the input. I guess I do not have a problem.
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Old 03-01-2006, 09:53 AM
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You do have a problem; its name is Detroit Locker.
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Old 03-01-2006, 09:58 AM
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Now come on, it made a world of difference. Sure, it is really not good on the street, but if I keep my tires inflated to the same pressure on both sides, it really dosent seem to be a problem. Besides, I got it and disc brakes for my heep for $600. I just couldn't turn that one down.
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Old 03-01-2006, 01:48 PM
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Wait till you break a shaft and it takes the locker with it.

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Old 03-01-2006, 02:11 PM
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You do have a problem; its name is Detroit Locker.
I don't know why, but that made me laugh.
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Old 03-01-2006, 02:27 PM
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Wait till you break a shaft and it takes the locker with it.

Allen
Then it's a good excuse to upgrade to an ARB.














That's what I plan on doing, if and when....
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Old 03-01-2006, 08:12 PM
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Then it's a good excuse to upgrade to an ARB.














That's what I plan on doing, if and when....
How long does if and when take?
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Old 03-01-2006, 09:21 PM
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You do have a problem; its name is Detroit Locker.
come on Sergey ... there's more than just ARBs

You should have some play before the driveshaft 'engages' otherwise ... (KABOOM??)
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Old 03-01-2006, 09:50 PM
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How long does if and when take?
Hopefully a loooong time.
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Old 03-01-2006, 10:04 PM
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Remember when Sergey wsas threatening to ban the Detroit lovers?
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One of these days, I am going to ban everybody who doesn't condemn Detroit lockers.

Then, I will just talk with myself with nobody around:

"So, how are you doing?"
"Pretty good, had a sandwich today."
"That's nice, me too."
"How is your jeep?"
"It's all right, Detroit free for years."
"Mine too."
"I wonder where did all the Detroit weenies go?"
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Old 03-02-2006, 08:05 AM
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I remember that post. It was short time after that I bought my Detroit. I didn't mention it for fear of being called a weenie and being banned.
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Old 03-02-2006, 10:28 AM
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I can just picture Sergey, sitting in his stripped Russian pirate shirt saying to himself as he's looking at the forum on his computer, "Wonder where every one went?"

"Probably Ju..... who cares?"

"Word."
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