Guest 95PathDN Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Don't know if you want to make this a sticky post, but another guy and I installed a Lock Right this weekend in my 95 Pathfinder. He did a write up on it with pictures, very similar to Hawaiian Hardbody's (on AC boards) Detroit writeup but for a Lock Right. Check it out if you are planning on installing a locker. It really was an easy project and I'd feel comfortable doing one again on my own even with my limited mechanical knowledge. I set up the link to his homepage so you guys and gals can all check out his rigs as well! http://www.parksoffroad.com/ (the Pathfinder install link is in the middle of this page or click below:) http://www.parksoffroad.com/miscinstalls/9...erlockright.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterHorn Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 good job ... so how are the road manners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Not nearly as bad as I expected. Of course you hear the ratcheting around corners (which I could really care less about!) As long as you don't accelerate heavily when your wheels are turned sharply, you won't chirp the tires. I can tell just the smallest bit of swaying when driving, but that must be because I took off my rear sway bar at the same time. Sway bar off isn't that big a deal, but since I don't fourwheel every day, I might just put it back on. But as far as the locker goes, on-road handling is about as normal as a stock Pathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterHorn Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 sweet ... thats encouraging ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 But as far as the locker goes, on-road handling is about as normal as a stock Pathy. that's if you are a slow driver in the first place. those with a lead foot might notice a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Slow driver?!? I guess I'm screwed then. Not exactly slow here at all, just reasonablly fast. Have you tried anthing like a multiple-switchback? Basically, any sort of turns that might expose some binding and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 If you get on the gas while turning slightly, like changing lanes, the locked rear axles will try to push the vehicle straight ahead as opposed to just inline with the front wheels. Feels wierd, slightly disconcerting, but nothing violent or distracting. Every now and then I get a nice "bang" from the rear end as the Lock-Right side gear locking rings disconnect from the side gears while under JUST the right amount of torque. Sounds terrible...scary even, but is apparently normal and wont cause any damage. Good write-up! That's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 If you get on the gas while turning slightly, like changing lanes, the locked rear axles will try to push the vehicle straight ahead as opposed to just inline with the front wheels. Feels wierd, slightly disconcerting, but nothing violent or distracting. I don't feel it as bad as what I thought people made it out to be. I do notice a difference and that it does try to straighten you out, it's just not as dramatic as I anticipated. Would there be a difference in ride quality from a locker in a lifted truck as oppossed to a stock truck? I realize drivetrain and suspension are different, but just wondering if maybe that's why I don't feel a whole lot and all the lifted trucks say they can tell a bigger difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterHorn Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 bigger tires = added stresses ... so sure it will likely be felt more by a guy with a lifted rig ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Would there be a difference in ride quality from a locker in a lifted truck as oppossed to a stock truck? I realize drivetrain and suspension are different, but just wondering if maybe that's why I don't feel a whole lot and all the lifted trucks say they can tell a bigger difference? Yep. Adding ride height makes it worse. The suspension components in the rear tend to tweak a little more under power than they would if the suspension was at stock height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 nice write up mmmm i can smell the diff oil now :oops: :oops: :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Gear oil in your hair makes you resistable to the opposite sex! plus it looks smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Gear oil in your hair makes you resistable to the opposite sex! plus it looks smooth. Hmmmmm. I think I'll have to remember this. Maybe that's why the old lady at the auto parts store was giving me funny looks sssh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Shouldn't that be IRresistible? Or did you get it right in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 No, I typed it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0cturne74 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Nice detailed pics! That looks like a really simple job!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 It might be clear how it works, but it's not "simple", per se. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 = easy 10 = hard...I'd say about 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 True, maybe simple isn't the right word. But if you take your time and follow the instructions and take your time, and go slow and take your time, then its hard to really mess up. You are working with gears; don't rush it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 I just got my Lock Right installed. I took it for a test spin and you can hear the ratchet-y sound when turning but it's not loud or something bothersome. With the sway-bar still attached, it has a little sway to it and again not really noticeable. R&R took something about 4 hours since I was doing everything with handtools and using all the elbow grease I could muster up. It helps to have an impact wrench to break the bolts holding the bearing caps and carrier. Also something that will hold the third member still. I was using a rag and holding the 3rd member between my legs breaking those bolts loose. Pulling the axles out: This is what took most of my time since I didn't pull it out far enough. With the body lift and suspension lift, I didn't have enough slack to get the axles far enough with the brake lines still attached. I had to disconnect the parking brakes in order to pull it out far enough. I didn't like how the lines were bent up when I reinstalled the axles. Removal of the sway bar is recommended for easy access to the nuts on the 3rd member as well as removal of the third member. I didn't remove the ring. It is not necessary to remove it. Just remove the inner ring of bolts to open the carrier. The outer ring of bolts hold the ring onto the carrier. I really thought this was a simple install. I didn't even use the the instruction manual that came with the locker. Could've been easier if I had an impact wrench of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Good suggestions. For the carrier, put it in a vice instead of between your legs and the nuts will break a lot easier. By the way, CONGRATS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 My only vice were my legs Have you experienced the loud bang? I did today and it scared the crap outta me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Mine does that occasionally. Nasty sounding, but it's just slippage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 95PathDN Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Yeah, but for some reason it wasn't as bad as I expected. I've never been scared by the bang, everyone always made it seem like it would be worse. Besides my truck makes enough other noises, that it's nice to know that any noise coming from my locker (ratchet, bang) is "normal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transworldmoto Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 yeahah, got my locker today, getting ready for the big install. my new job has a nice, HUGE air compressor and my boss said i could use it for my own rig's work, so im gonna head over and do it at the shop. should be fun. my boss is pretty excited to, haha.(but i would think so, he drives a volvo 240dl) hope everything goes as smoothly as yours all's did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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