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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: XJwrencher on March 04, 2008, 12:20:55 AM

Title: Detroit locker issue
Post by: XJwrencher on March 04, 2008, 12:20:55 AM

Hey just wondering if anybody has installed the detroit C-locker for the 8.25 just having an issue with the crosspin clearing the ring gear  ???

Title: Re: Detroit locker issue
Post by: BrokenAxle on March 04, 2008, 07:11:33 AM

the ring gear gets thicker as they get numerically higher.  eventually you can't get the pin out.  shave the ring gear just enough to get the pin out.

Title: Re: Detroit locker issue
Post by: XJwrencher on March 04, 2008, 05:44:06 PM

I was kinda figurin that but just wanted to get some input,doent look like i have take to much off mabey a 16th. there 4.56's.Thx for the input.

Title: Re: Detroit locker issue
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on March 04, 2008, 10:02:24 PM

The 8.8's are the same way...some people say to notch the cross pin, but that will only weaken it. Grind the gears with a dremel or a die grinder with a sanding roll until they pin slides in. You may also want to try rotating the crown gear on the locker as this may position the teeth in a better position and allow the cross pin to slide between teeth.

Just be sure to keep everything covered up really well and clean all the crap up after grinding...

Title: Re: Detroit locker issue
Post by: cuzican on March 04, 2008, 10:08:05 PM

x2 don't shave the pin.  Use plastic and duct tape to cover up everything except the tooth you are grinding.