Detroit autolocker question

YZRacer408 · Mar 31, 2013

I'm planning in buying a Detroit auto locker for my 2000 XJ with an 8.25 29 spline rear end. I'm wondering when you install the locker do you have to check or reset backlash or preload on the gears. I don't know how to check and set backlash so its going to be the deciding factor if I can afford the locker right now.

YZRacer408 · Mar 31, 2013

I'm also going to be using the same ring and pinion that already in there

1990JEEPXJ · Mar 31, 2013

Yes everything needs to be reset

VAhasnoWAVES · Mar 31, 2013

you could add a lunchbox and avoid this...

YZRacer408 · Mar 31, 2013

VAhasnoWAVES said:
you could add a lunchbox and avoid this...

how exactly does a lunchbox locker work iv never really looked into them. I do DD my xj so a full time locker or spool wouldnt work good for me thats why i like the auto lockers or a selectable but those are to pricey

VAhasnoWAVES · Apr 1, 2013

its a drop in type locker, replacing the spider gears inside the carrier. the term "lunchbox" comes from the fact that it can be installed over a lunch break. there is no resetting of the gears with this kind of locker. it should act very similar to a full case auto locker, the advantage of replacing the entire carrier is the gain in strength.

since its your daily... if you havent locked the front, id suggest putting lunchbox in the front. itll be invisible in 2wd. i love mine offroad.

YZRacer408 · Apr 1, 2013

VAhasnoWAVES said:
its a drop in type locker, replacing the spider gears inside the carrier. the term "lunchbox" comes from the fact that it can be installed over a lunch break. there is no resetting of the gears with this kind of locker. it should act very similar to a full case auto locker, the advantage of replacing the entire carrier is the gain in strength.

since its your daily... if you havent locked the front, id suggest putting lunchbox in the front. itll be invisible in 2wd. i love mine offroad.

Thank you for the info I looked into them and ended up ordering an Aussie locker for my 8.25

Kingkong0192 · Apr 1, 2013

YZRacer408 said:
Thank you for the info I looked into them and ended up ordering an Aussie locker for my 8.25

Should of ordered it for the D30.

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