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Mace, read your own post. You said that the EB was only available with a front limited slip. I never argued that you couldn't get a limited slip front. I was correcting your mistake when you said it was only available in the front. Just trying to prevent other readers from getting bad info submitted by those who think they know what they are talking about. Yeah, I want my cookie now douche bag.
 
billmc said:
Batman

You're right that cable lockers are probably the most fail-proof system available, but I doubt ARB users generally would consider them finicky or unreliable. On the contrary, their reliability is proven day after day in hard use. Also keep in mind that your cable lockers will likely come off a RHD vehicle so the actuator mechanism will have to adapted and the body mount points sorted out (not to mention installing the different axles). ARBs will install much more simply and there's plenty of expertise around if you need help.


Bill
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What about Ox cable lockers?
 
DBS311 said:
Mace, read your own post. You said that the EB was only available with a front limited slip. I never argued that you couldn't get a limited slip front. I was correcting your mistake when you said it was only available in the front. Just trying to prevent other readers from getting bad info submitted by those who think they know what they are talking about. Yeah, I want my cookie now douche bag.
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Hey man, haven't you read:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=59879

??

Chat is the place for discussion to break down to personal attacks :flipoff2:
 
My direct Quote
"Stock Early broncos came with Limited slips in the front only. "

I.e. you could get one in the front without one in the rear.
You assumed that I meant that they were not available in the rear.
I guess I should have said "were available" but I figured that "came" and "were available" were close enough.

DBS, before you start calling my names we should meet face to face over a beer or wheelin. Then you can decide if I need the "Douche Bag" Monkier.

If so, fine, I could care less :flipoff2:
 
batman said:
What about Ox cable lockers?
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Did ox ever have one available for a 60???

I didn't think so.

:confused:


I do know that ox's had a horrible reputation right off the bat for not engaging when you wanted them to.
 
I am not familiar with cable lockers, I kind of know how the cables/linkage work, but not really positive what route the cables take. If that makes sense.

Would there be a danger to cable lockers icing up like your parking break can in extreme cold/snowy conditions? That could be a MAJOR pain here in CO.
 
Douche Bag - those are strong words!

Although I hear you can use douche water to help you find leaks in your ARB lines!!!

Some days I go wheeling, and my lockers just don't feel "fresh" That's when you need Masengil for men!!! A strengthy mix of vinegar and 90W - Strong enough for a woman, made for a Cruiser!
 
stinkyfj60 said:
I am not familiar with cable lockers, I kind of know how the cables/linkage work, but not really positive what route the cables take. If that makes sense.

Would there be a danger to cable lockers icing up like your parking break can in extreme cold/snowy conditions? That could be a MAJOR pain here in CO.
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Jason, just zip tie your cable to the exhaust pipe - they won't stay frozen long!
 
batman said:
What about Ox cable lockers?
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Do they make a version for Toyota axles?
 
Never occured to me that P brake lines might freeze up..

Interesting.
 
billmc said:
Likewise, Toyota's cable locker actuator won't allow the front to be locked unless the backs are already.

Bill
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Ya know, I've had this rig for 4 months now, and I just learned that today. Never tried locking the fronts only.

Thanks Bill. :beer:
 
Mace said:
Never occured to me that P brake lines might freeze up..

Interesting.
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Never had it happen on my 60, did on a Mini truck I had. I was hunting and was in about 10-12" of snow on the way out breaking trail in a 1986 stock 4x4 Toyota. Pulled up somewhere and went to set the brake and no go, wouldnt even budge. Worked fine before that and after it thawed....
 
sl33py said:
what do you guys know about powertrax - made by lockrite? some sort of LSD?
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I think the Lockright is made by Powertrax, so you may be refering to the Powertrax No-Slip? IIRC its an upgraded version of the Lockright, different teeth design or something so it is more quiet. Supposedly.
 
Mace said:
Never occured to me that P brake lines might freeze up..

Interesting.
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It's not uncommon in the PNW. Happens like this:
Leave home (at sea level) in the am, drive up to mountains to ski.
Pouring rain at low elevations, mixed rain/snow, then snow at the ski area.
Park car, engage p-brake. Go play.
Temp drops during the day.
Return to car, p-brake cable frozen solid. Need torch to loosen up.
Water gets into everything during the drive up in the am. If you ski long enough the vehicle cools back down to ambient.
 
"Selectable Lockers" are, IMHO, the only way to go. There are certain situations where YOU really want to be in control of what's happening with your diff's...this applys for both on road and off road.


Just get an ARB and be done with it!

JR
 
powertrax traction system?

stinkyfj60 said:
I think the Lockright is made by Powertrax, so you may be refering to the Powertrax No-Slip? IIRC its an upgraded version of the Lockright, different teeth design or something so it is more quiet. Supposedly.
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here is what their website says:

Although smoother than other competitive locking differentials, the brute force characteristics of the POWERTRAX LOCK-RIGHT Locker limit general application in less tolerant and more mainstream applications. In some vehicles, you will hear a light clicking noise as the gears are overrunning themselves and allowing the wheels to differentiate in a turn. This is normal of most lockers on the market today. We recommend the LOCK-RIGHT for vehicles that are primarily driven in severe driving conditions or are used for recreational off-road. For vehicles that are driven daily or require more mainstream application, the POWERTRAX TRACTION SYSTEMS offer a quieter and smoother performance. Please see the POWERTRAX® TRACTION SYSTEMS page.

anyone used the powertrax ts? it's like the lockrite but smoother? hmm... now i am really confused... hehehe - what else is new.
 
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