FUELER Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Got this email from Steev-o at http://www.ruggedrocksoffroad.com and got excited as hell.... THERE WILL SOON BE AN AFFORDABLE LOCKER SOLUTION FOR THE R50!!! Lock-Right has offered a locker for Nissans for years, however it only fits the rear (H233B) axles of the 86.5 - 95 Pathfinders and '86.5 - '97 Hardbody Pickups. In 1998 Nissan upgraded the axle shafts in these trucks and went from a 31-spline axle shaft to a larger 33-spline axle shaft while keeping the rest of the H233B differential unchanged.I recently contacted Richmond Gear, the maker of Lock-Right, and spoke to them about the possibility of making the necessary changes for the Lock-Right to fit into the '98 - '04 H233B axles and fortunately, it was a project that was started a long time ago but never finished. As of right now, Richmond is digging up old files and reviving this old project and is realizing how simple it is for them to make a Lock-Right to fit the newer '98 - '04 Nissan trucks. Before long, 1st generation Xterras and Frontiers as well as 2nd Generation Pathfinders will be able to enjoy the benefits of a Lock-Right locker. one day....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Superbad news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/blog/2009/09...thfinder-98-04/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 YEs!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 YAYA............................excuse me while I go outside and screm for joy.........................................................................Okay well thats over with, this is good news, and this is going to be for just the rear correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift220 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 So... what do 96-97 have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 the same rear end. the locker will work for u too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 ya when they say 98-04 i think its because the hardbody ended in 97 and the frontier came out in 98. but this locker will fit 96-04 pathfinder / qx4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganAve Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The lockright is an automatic locker like a detroit? I would of course prefer a selectable locker like the ARB, but cost and installation of an on board air compressor are limiting factors. This would sure be nice if the price is around $300! Would sending an email showing interest to the manufacturer help this actually happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 cost and installation of an on board air compressor are limiting factors. You can find the an ARB air compressors for $150 on eBay & installation is pretty straight forward. Not that difficult, but I'm on board with having the rear locker as a selectable locker. Front is not that big of a deal cause with manual hubs you could just disengade them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfinQX4 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Is there going to be a mass posting, fireworks, press conference on CNN or something that this is ready?? I'm all in for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Can you not just use 31-spline axles and carrier from w/d21's? Selectable is cool, but when it comes to trail trucks, the simpler, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 unfortunately 31 spline and 33 spline parts are not interchangeable as far as I've seen/heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulptr Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 not to be the stupid one of the bunch, but a locker makes it so once one tire comes off the ground, the other one keeps freakin spinnin. right? i get one tire in any corner of the ground and i'm a sitting duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickj Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 skulptr quite correct. Both bits. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 i dont think this ever happened. correct me if im wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Is there going to be a mass posting, fireworks, press conference on CNN or something that this is ready?? I'm all in for one lol.. almost.. The link to sign up for the Rugged Rocks Newsletter is in my Sig. or you can fan Rugged Rocks on Facebook. Either way you will get the update. Can you not just use 31-spline axles and carrier from w/d21's? Selectable is cool, but when it comes to trail trucks, the simpler, the better. Nope. The 33-spline axles are longer. i dont think this ever happened. correct me if im wrong It hasn't happened yet..BUT We're very very close. I should have prototypes within the next 2 - 3 weeks. cutting parts for the prototypes has already begun at the manufacture. Once i get the prototypes, we're going to put them in a few trucks and head to big bear, CA beat them up and report back. We might even get some video and pictures. Stay Tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 let me know if you want another test dummy. It just rained in SD i wonder if snowed in Bear. Was in Holcomb Valley mid-March and the snow was ridiculous, locker mandatory!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 This is probably a dumb question but this type of locker is engaged full-time, correct? If that's the case, I'd prefer having the option of locked or open... This looks like a pretty decent combo... Rugged Rocks ARB combo <--- I like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 let me know if you want another test dummy. It just rained in SD i wonder if snowed in Bear. Was in Holcomb Valley mid-March and the snow was ridiculous, locker mandatory!! I just might need another local test truck... i'll keep you in mind. i'm not 100% sure how many prototypes i'm getting This is probably a dumb question but this type of locker is engaged full-time, correct? If that's the case, I'd prefer having the option of locked or open... This looks like a pretty decent combo... Rugged Rocks ARB combo <--- I like! It's not locked all the time. it's an automatic locker. you can go around corners etc but when one tires loses traction it locks up. ARB lockers are really really nice and right now until the 30th you get a free compressor with a locker purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 It's not locked all the time. it's an automatic locker. you can go around corners etc but when one tires loses traction it locks up. ARB lockers are really really nice and right now until the 30th you get a free compressor with a locker purchase. Really? Thanks for the clarification! That definitely makes me reconsider my stance on going ARB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 No Problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 No Problem! steev-o any updates from Richmond ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmons Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I'm ready to purchase these Lockers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 The Owner of Richmond is having health problems and is out till late July. For right now things are at a stand still but will continue moving when he returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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