Lockright lockers on tight turns

[edstorm]

New to lockright lockers. I don’t know how to describe it but when I take sharp u turns on pavement the trucks shakes like crazy until I straighten the truck out. Worries me on whether this Is normal or should I have someone inspect the axle.

Another question: are lockright Lockers tough on the transfer case and transmission? My transfer case is definitely blown because all I hear when I engage the 4wd on a hill is clanking noises. Curious if it’s because of the lockright lockers.

 

[Seth S]

If mod turn you push the clutch in and coast does the shaking go away? I’m not familiar with this unit but it sounds like an auto locker. And auto-lockers can make turning a rough experience on hard ground depending on how tight they are.

 

[cruisermatt]

The characteristic during sharp turns sound normal to me if you aren't used to driving with them. Coast or stay off the throttle. Don't change what you're doing mid-turn. (don't clutch-in mid turn, apply the gas mid turn, etc.) I've been driving with a Lockright in the rear with a manual for five years now so I'm pretty used to the quirks. A rear ARB is on my short list though.

 

[hj 60]

There is some learning but should be possible to drive by a stranger, only more noise click / bang in turns.
With bigger tires there is less noise and binding.
Installation form lock right website: Sales Literature and Installation Manuals - PowerTrax
They seem not to care about any adjustment (just reinsert)

I have all manuals and instructions from lokka here, LOKKA rear+front difflock TOY-RO-404 406:30 spline
Maybe helps a bit and lokka is very sensitive to wear and adjustment in 1/10 mm, so maybe the diff has some wear that is now a bit more noticeable.
Also lokka mentions that after a 1000 miles the wear/break in should make is work better, I replaced the oil after some time and it was black and more dirty than without lokka, so maybe the diff gear oil has more to suffer (but no proof of that)

Front lockers are quite hard to steer with in 4x4 on gravel, rear is less noticeable but I can notice that driving away in wet grass makes the tire slip more than before, also backwards up a hill is more spinning, very strange to notice that with original unlocked it drives away smoother.
I have had some moment where reverse uphill seemed simple but had to engage 4x4 to get away instead of digging in.

And it is now really and very important to never drive on asphalt in 4x4 low, even for a turn I had to drive over concrete and the tires left big marks.

 

[RredFJ40]

Sounds normal. You do have to alter your driving style. Like said above, either coast through the turn or keep your power setting consistent. Applying power to the diff is what causes it to lock up. I actually do find that allowing the clutch to slip a bit can help when the bucking comes on unexpectedly. I have about ten years on an Aussie locker. Also, the more driveline slop you have, the more violent the bucking can be. I especially noticed this whe I added a Ranger OD to the mix.

 

[cruisermatt]

I would say additional horsepower makes them more noticeable for some reason. Mine became a lot more annoying after I swapped the V8 in.

 

[brian]

Lol....yes on all questions