Posted by Marty on March 26, 01 at 10:51:25:
In Reply to: Re: Lockers - Detroit posted by Nay on March 26, 01 at 09:11:42:
I think your comments are a little off the mark, Nay.
If automatic lockers were locked full time they would be called a spool. The true lockers available these days do differentiate/unload when coasting or turning. Gone are the days of wheel hop under mild street conditions.
Don't ever expect a Suburban to turn tight enough to engage a locker. Won't happen unless you spin a wheel. Besides, why would you even try a tight u-turn with anything more than just-over idle? If you are hitting 20, you better have more than 50 feet before the curb.
The Eaton unit is a 'locker' that allows greater differential action (slip) before positively engaging the locking mechanism. Doubt it? Go to the Eaton website.
Auburn is a good limited slip. I question whether the unit can be rebuilt. I had heard that was the reason most 'hardcore' offroaders do not prefer it over Detroit or Powertrax products.