Diff Lock

[Jet A-1]

I've looked up on some types and brands. It seems arb air lockers are the most accessible (and common?). But all are pricey. Mine is a 4 x4 mitsubishi strada. I'm very much open to suggestions

[lowslowbenz]

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Your rear diff is already limited slip. Still not enough?

[Jet A-1]

Rear feels like an open diff. Maybe components have worn out truck has more than 100k on the odo.

[lowslowbenz]

Ah ok.

Is your diff running on ordinary gear oil or LSD fluid?

[Jet A-1]

LSD I think. I haven't had it serviced on my own after warranty. This sure is a can of worms when opened

[lowslowbenz]

This sure is a can of worms when opened

Interesting, please update this thread if you've decided to crack open the rear diff for a look see.

I have a Strada 4x4 also, the LSD is more than enough to help me out of muddy ruts in 4-high range, no need to engage 4-low.

[Jet A-1]

Will do I'm still in the hunt for that good enough shop.

[Jet A-1]

Lokka locker installed in my front diff last week. Diff looked 'fresh' when opened. Sensya don't know how to post pic/vid:

[lowslowbenz]

Lokka locker installed in my front diff last week.

Front diff?

Seems like you do a lot of rock crawling ... Hehe.

[Jet A-1]

Seems like you do a lot of rock crawling ... Hehe.[/QUOTE]

Hehe not really. I just happened to favor a front locker over a rear one. Of course I'd like my truck twin locked. But I'm scared of air lockers, the cost and the leaks

[lowslowbenz]

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You can't turn those front wheels while your lockers are engaged ......

Of course you know that ..

Those air lockers (and the air lines) are pretty sturdy if you ask me. The ARB compressor can also act as your inboard tyre inflator, should you need to lower tyre pressures.

Cost is another thing though ...

[Jet A-1]

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You can't turn those front wheels while your lockers are engaged ......

Of course you know that ..

Those air lockers (and the air lines) are pretty sturdy if you ask me. The ARB compressor can also act as your inboard tyre inflator, should you need to lower tyre pressures.

Cost is another thing though ...

The beauty of this type of locker is that, unlike the selectable one, you CAN turn the wheels anytime you want. I've recently tested the thing in cavinti and it works as expected. So far, the only drawback is that now there is a noticeable vibration from under my feet approaching 100kph. But who would drive a lifted truck that fast? Lock rite/lokka on link below exactly the same locker only different name.

Lock Right Locker - Part 1: How it works [HD] - YouTube

Yep, the ARB lockers are sturdy indeed. But the install, says the shop owner, can easily be messed up with and that is where the real problem is. As simple as the 'improper' cutting of the air lines can cause a leak.