cewtwo
New member
Somehow, someway, I have blown out my front Detroit soft locker. I was casually going up Redcone Peak and at an uncomfortable place that required front axle traction I realized that I did not have any!
Well, troubleshooting it was fun but eventually As I examined the locker out of the differential I found that it was indeed the problem. 3 pieces had broken 'teeth.'
Detroit was not very helpful. After 4 contacts with customer service, I was led to beleive that 1. Noone in Colorado services Detroits, 2. There are no Detroit locker parts in the USA, 3. It would take 6 - 8 weeks to receive the parts from Ireland (of all places), 4. The three parts would cost $390, & 5. a new replacement would be $430. Now to be honest, the Detroit parent company does not sell retail. Most of the information above came from between Detroit and DTS (Drive Train Specialists).
So, with my back against the wall, I had a decision to make. Fix the old one? (I would like to drive the back country again this season though). Buy a direct replacement? Change the setup completely?
I called several places. This is the deal that I went with.
Northridge - $1150 - Includes ARB front locker, Dana 30 Moly alloy axles (30 splines from my current 27), installation kit, & free delivery.
It comes tomorrow. I will take pictures of the install as I go through it.
What you all think?
Charlie
Well, troubleshooting it was fun but eventually As I examined the locker out of the differential I found that it was indeed the problem. 3 pieces had broken 'teeth.'
Detroit was not very helpful. After 4 contacts with customer service, I was led to beleive that 1. Noone in Colorado services Detroits, 2. There are no Detroit locker parts in the USA, 3. It would take 6 - 8 weeks to receive the parts from Ireland (of all places), 4. The three parts would cost $390, & 5. a new replacement would be $430. Now to be honest, the Detroit parent company does not sell retail. Most of the information above came from between Detroit and DTS (Drive Train Specialists).
So, with my back against the wall, I had a decision to make. Fix the old one? (I would like to drive the back country again this season though). Buy a direct replacement? Change the setup completely?
I called several places. This is the deal that I went with.
Northridge - $1150 - Includes ARB front locker, Dana 30 Moly alloy axles (30 splines from my current 27), installation kit, & free delivery.
It comes tomorrow. I will take pictures of the install as I go through it.
What you all think?
Charlie
