Can you use a Detroit Locker on the street?

Can I run a Detroit Locker on the street? While many people do use the Detroit Locker during everyday street use, the Detroit Locker is a very aggressive traction aiding differential, initially developed for off-highway, heavy-duty applications. Eaton also makes many applications for on-highway, heavy-duty trucks.

Can you lock a Dana 30?

The guy in the shop does NOT know what he’s talking about, Dana 30 axles are very commonly locked. No problem with up to 33’s with a locker, replacement 4340 alloy axle shafts just become a good upgrade if you get to 35’s.

Who makes Detroit Locker?

Eaton
Now owned by Eaton, Detroit Locker is still the most dependable locking differential on the market, and you can now get Detroit Locker’s legendary durability in a limited-slip design for the street, too.

Is posi traction the same as a locker?

With a locker both wheels will spin at the same speed. With a posi it allows the wheels to turn at differenthe speeds. When turning the inside wheel needs to turn slower than the outside .

Is Dana 30 full float?

Dana 30 solid axles Full floating and semi floating variations were produced.

Is a Detroit Locker a lunchbox locker?

They are sometimes called lunchbox lockers. The lockers perform similar to a Detroit Locker both on- and off-road. The drop-in design allows them to be more affordable than a full-case locker and easier to install. Most installations do not require disassembling the differential or resetting the gear backlash.

What is a Dana locker?

It locks up when operating in a straight line or if the wheels are spinning, which means power is transmitted to both wheels. In a turn, the unit unlocks for the wheel turning the fastest. Although this Dana 60 differential is a modern Eaton “soft locker,” it will still make noise on the street.

What is the difference between a locker and posi?