Re: detroit locker problem
 

<bonsai4tim@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1185637509.970924.205580@o61g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com...
> Just to make things clear, I'm not a newby, I've been driving lockers
> for over 10 years daily to work, I know how they are supposed to
> handle, and I recognize when there is a change. I put over 120K on a
> grand cherokee with a LockRite locker in it, with multiple sets of
> tires, without having this problem
>
> It is Detroit, not an EZ locker, not a "gearless" detroit.
>
> It was installed by a professional shop with 20+ years experience
> putting in gears and lockers.
>
> I have 33 inch tires, not 35's or 36's. I'm well aware of the
> limitations of a Dana 35 axle.
>
> I have brand new tires, equal pressures, and a 4 wheel alignment as of
> last week.
>
> The locker has about 65K miles on it.
>
> My original questions was whether or not there are any replaceable
> parts it the locker, and if so, who sells them.
>
> If parts are a close to the cost of a new detroit ($550 or so) then I
> will just replace the whole thing.
>
> tim
>

I am not aware of any replaceable parts.

I am also not aware of any specific things to check for. As a mechanical
device, it really is quite simple. There are not many things that can go
wrong.

Re: detroit locker problem
 

<bonsai4tim@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1185637509.970924.205580@o61g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com...
> Just to make things clear, I'm not a newby, I've been driving lockers
> for over 10 years daily to work, I know how they are supposed to
> handle, and I recognize when there is a change. I put over 120K on a
> grand cherokee with a LockRite locker in it, with multiple sets of
> tires, without having this problem
>
> It is Detroit, not an EZ locker, not a "gearless" detroit.
>
> It was installed by a professional shop with 20+ years experience
> putting in gears and lockers.
>
> I have 33 inch tires, not 35's or 36's. I'm well aware of the
> limitations of a Dana 35 axle.
>
> I have brand new tires, equal pressures, and a 4 wheel alignment as of
> last week.
>
> The locker has about 65K miles on it.
>
> My original questions was whether or not there are any replaceable
> parts it the locker, and if so, who sells them.
>
> If parts are a close to the cost of a new detroit ($550 or so) then I
> will just replace the whole thing.
>
> tim
>

I am not aware of any replaceable parts.

I am also not aware of any specific things to check for. As a mechanical
device, it really is quite simple. There are not many things that can go
wrong.

Re: detroit locker problem
 

<bonsai4tim@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1185637509.970924.205580@o61g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com...
> Just to make things clear, I'm not a newby, I've been driving lockers
> for over 10 years daily to work, I know how they are supposed to
> handle, and I recognize when there is a change. I put over 120K on a
> grand cherokee with a LockRite locker in it, with multiple sets of
> tires, without having this problem
>
> It is Detroit, not an EZ locker, not a "gearless" detroit.
>
> It was installed by a professional shop with 20+ years experience
> putting in gears and lockers.
>
> I have 33 inch tires, not 35's or 36's. I'm well aware of the
> limitations of a Dana 35 axle.
>
> I have brand new tires, equal pressures, and a 4 wheel alignment as of
> last week.
>
> The locker has about 65K miles on it.
>
> My original questions was whether or not there are any replaceable
> parts it the locker, and if so, who sells them.
>
> If parts are a close to the cost of a new detroit ($550 or so) then I
> will just replace the whole thing.
>
> tim
>

I am not aware of any replaceable parts.

I am also not aware of any specific things to check for. As a mechanical
device, it really is quite simple. There are not many things that can go
wrong.

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
<crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:

>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>
>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having said
>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call a
>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.


Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
tends to limit your grasp on things like this.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
<crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:

>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>
>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having said
>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call a
>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.


Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
tends to limit your grasp on things like this.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
<crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:

>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>
>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having said
>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call a
>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.


Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
tends to limit your grasp on things like this.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
<crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:

>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>
>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having said
>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call a
>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.


Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
tends to limit your grasp on things like this.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:itcna3h3o7mhl9bbjtkft6ncuch8ilkaun@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
> <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>>
>>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having
>>said
>>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call
>>a
>>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.
>
>
> Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
> 35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
> This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
> it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
> but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
> relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
> but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
> the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
> almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
> millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
> 35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
> tends to limit your grasp on things like this.


You have no idea. None.

I know precisely what the Super35 is, and I also know what the weakness is
in the D35.

Stick to things you know ...

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:itcna3h3o7mhl9bbjtkft6ncuch8ilkaun@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
> <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>>
>>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having
>>said
>>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call
>>a
>>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.
>
>
> Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
> 35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
> This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
> it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
> but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
> relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
> but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
> the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
> almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
> millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
> 35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
> tends to limit your grasp on things like this.


You have no idea. None.

I know precisely what the Super35 is, and I also know what the weakness is
in the D35.

Stick to things you know ...

Re: Re: Re: detroit locker problem
 

"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:itcna3h3o7mhl9bbjtkft6ncuch8ilkaun@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:35:12 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
> <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>You should stick to things you know (which would limit your posts, sorry).
>>
>>It is clear that you do not have a Detroit Locker. I happen to agree with
>>you though, the D35 is not up to the task of a Detroit and 35s. Having
>>said
>>that, the axle shafts in a D35 should have been upgraded to what they call
>>a
>>Super35 when the Detroit was installed.
>
>
> Again you are the one that show how clueless you are. Sure your super
> 35 (a D35 with upgraded axles) STILL HAS A 7.562 DIAMETER RING GEAR!!!
> This ring gear size limits the saive and streght of the carrier inside
> it and it torque capacity. BTW, the "Super" part is replace weak axles
> but there is still desing torque limitations because of carrier size
> relative to tire size and that is why they make bigger axle assemblies
> but there will always be those like you that think whent you upgrade
> the axles in a D35 that there is not other weak links and that it is
> almost as good as a 44 and if this was the case then they could save
> millions of dollars by never even using 44's and just use your Super
> 35. You need to look at the bigger picture because your tunnel vision
> tends to limit your grasp on things like this.


You have no idea. None.

I know precisely what the Super35 is, and I also know what the weakness is
in the D35.

Stick to things you know ...