Wheel lockers - Advice needed

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JimB - 14 May 2008 08:15 GMT

I have a '95 3/4 ton 4x4 GMC extended cab and do occasional off road
while geocaching.

Problems:

1st time - after crossing a small creek about 12 inches deep, front
unit went out, was electrical unit.
2nd time - steep section - had to hook up a jeep to pull me as I was
slipping around in the loose dirt/gravel
3 rd time - Slipped off outside edge of road avoiding a downhill
motorcycle that would not stop (next time he can go over the edge) had
to hook up to pull back on road, then when I got to next 4 point turn
that rose about 10 feet on the corner, lost traction.

Everyone else has been doing ok, the question came up about lockers on
the rear axel.

I know kind of what they do, but do they help a lot on a pickup like
mine?

Are there ones that are better than others?

Is the rear the best place to have installed?

About what does it run in $?

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Elbert - 14 May 2008 13:07 GMT

I think on your truck it would be good to get a Eaton limited slip
installed in the rear axle housing and consider a Eaton electric lock
"locker" for the front. I would not run a true locker on something
you drive on the road for the most part.

I don't think there are too many options for "traction aids" on the
front axle for that year model truck.

I would install the Eaton limited slip in the rear housing first (as I
assume you have no limited slip ) currently installed and then look at
the front. I think these units run in the $600 range and its probably
$200-$300 for the install. Front end .

There are few "traction aids" for GM trucks with the IFS front end.

Also get a good set of appropriate tires.... pure street tires are
going to be crap off-road. At least get a set of BF Goodrich
All-terrain radials or some type of mud tire if you are in the mud.

>I have a '95 3/4 ton 4x4 GMC extended cab and do occasional off road
>while geocaching.
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>About what does it run in $?

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