Feb 10, 2005 · The Detroit locker is beefy, pretty reliable, and a good option if you are planning to drive your rig at all on the street. Yep, you can Lincoln Lock the 14 bolt spiders, but at a cost of more tire wear, less streetability, and the chance of welds coming apart and blowing your gears.

Jan 10, 2013 · Ok so I realize most of you running a GM 14-bolt rear axle already HAVE a Detroit Locker, but when I swapped civilian 8-lug axles (with 4.10 gears) into my M1009, I was stuck with an open differential in the rear. Fortunately the Detroit Locker can be installed inside the open carrier of the GM...

Jul 7, 2010 · hey guys, wondering what your thoughts are on the gov lock posi. im gonna swap in a 14 bolt in place of my 70u on my dodge. i wanted to put in a detroit but 14b i got has a gov lock in it, therefore i would need to get an open carrier. well im …

Mar 6, 2010 · the 14 bolt detroit is more or less a lunchbox locker anyway, just a very large one. The grizzly is a full case for most applications, though I imagine it won't be a full case for a detroit either.

Jul 7, 2008 · Hey everyone, I have a '76 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 14 bolt FF in the rear and I am thinking of buying a detroit locker for it. I have 4.10 gears in it and I looked for the locker and noticed that most lockers for sale are made for ~ 4.10 …

Apr 21, 2009 · Bout to rebuild and re-gear my 14 bolt to throw under my Cj-8. Was wondering what locker anyone would rec. for the 14 bolt. I was leaning toward just a full spool or a lock right , but was not sure. I will be gearing the rig at 4.56 and …

Apr 30, 2006 · FWIW the Detroit Locker website lists the same part number for all 10.5" ring gear 14 bolt FF from 1973-2005. It would appear then that the Detroit should swap over.

Jul 7, 2006 · Front D60's - I have heard a couple of stories of Detroits breaking from the shock/backlash of a broken axle, is this a real problem? Cost aside, if you had to buy something for a street driven trail truck would it be a Detroit or spool?

Aug 9, 2010 · I'm planning to run an automatic locker on my rear GM 14b, what you suggest to buy?

Jan 3, 2011 · I did some searching, and there are a few old posts that deal with a locker on a DD, but indicate that a Detroit Locker in a rear 14 bolt is a scary experience on the ice. Is this really true? I would have thought it would be a great option …