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Lockright install
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:40 pm
by mike_nofx
Hey all!
My lockright is on its way, and shortly i will be attempting the install!
I have found this website
http://www.kenbeach.com/sammy_lock_right_install.htm
and would like to know if this is an accurate guide to follow? as far as dial indicator readings, torque settings etc.
Is there anything else worth mentioning that may not be in this guide?
It looks like a well written guide with good pics, but i thought i'd ask the experienced members on this forum for advice also.
Thanks
Mike
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:12 pm
by Ridge
have plenty of clean rags and locktite.
take pictures of what ever you are doing too, will help you remember where everything goes. especially if its not back together in a day.
take note of how many turns it takes to undo the adjusters for the carrier.
and make sure you do it up to the same number.
do an oil change in the diff after a 1000k or so when the locker has worn in a bit to flush it out of any metal filings.
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:01 am
by Jameslux
Ya need to set up the backlash correctly. Save your money by taking the diff out ya self and taking it to a mechanic.
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:04 pm
by mike_nofx
Jameslux wrote:Ya need to set up the backlash correctly. Save your money by taking the diff out ya self and taking it to a mechanic.
Gonna save even more money by not taking it to a mechanic at all!
Ridge - Thanks for the tips!!
Mike
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:37 pm
by brendan_h
i put my lockright in my self. was all fine until it was back on the car ready for a test. long story short i put in 1 of the washes backwards so it didnt lock 1 side of the car. so i took the diff to a diff place and got it sorted out told me washer was backwards ect. cost me 120 bucks and they gave me some oil too
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:35 am
by ajsr
brendan_h wrote:i put my lockright in my self. was all fine until it was back on the car ready for a test. long story short i put in 1 of the washes backwards so it didnt lock 1 side of the car. so i took the diff to a diff place and got it sorted out told me washer was backwards ect. cost me 120 bucks and they gave me some oil too
is there any washers you can put in backwards????
ive done front and rear on mine and same on a mates they are pretty easy
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:18 pm
by brendan_h
what i did was put the washer on the front of the locke causing thee lockright to space off the sidegears