Author Topic: locker or duals (Read 1913 times)

Ghtoyrunner · « **on:** Jun 10, 2009, 01:35:53 PM »

i was wondering if you guys could give me a little advice on wether i should get duals or locker for my 85 4runner. i live in new england and ever time i go wheeling im always riding the clutch and hammering down in the trial. i would like to creep through some sections of the trial. but i am also limited to how much i could do becuase i am open in the front. im not sure what will help me out better in the trials but i think i am leaning more towards the dual cases. let me know what you think to help me make my decsion. not sure what i want to do

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 02:19:58 PM »

I would go with the dual's and put a lunch box locker up front till I could afford a better one.

madhunt · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 02:49:04 PM »

duels would be better, i am still open up front and it does not hinder me till i try and fallow the buggies. go for the locker when you can do axles and locker at same time.

Snowtoy · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 03:35:41 PM »

Having ran open diffs for years before my first ARB and then finally duals, duals by far are the best upgrade. While lockers will give you more traction, being able to crawl over obstacles is a lot more of an advantage than a locker. IMO dual cases should really be the very first upgrade, maybe even before larger tires or body protection.

emsvitil · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 03:56:59 PM »

You could change the low-range to a 4.7 from the stock 2.28.

46&2 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 06:41:48 PM »

A front locker is not going to help in your situation, what you need is gears....

What tire size/axle gear ratio are you currently running?

Axle gears, single case 4.7 gears, or dual cases are going to help you the most.

Slolyfe · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 07:16:47 PM »

if money is an issue go with 4.7s in your case. Then locker in the front. Then do duals with suspension, that way you only have to do driveshafts once. I think 4.7s were one of my best mods. Dont do dual stock cases!!!! waste of money

46&2 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 07:23:01 PM »

Quote from: slolyfe on Jun 10, 2009, 07:16:47 PM

if money is an issue go with 4.7s in your case

Yeah the 4.7 gear set is going to be the best bang for your buck

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 08:38:23 PM »

Plus going with a single case may just save you enough $ to get a locker too.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 08:59:00 PM »

Quote from: slolyfe on Jun 10, 2009, 07:16:47 PM

if money is an issue go with 4.7s in your case. Then locker in the front. Then do duals with suspension, that way you only have to do driveshafts once. I think 4.7s were one of my best mods. Dont do dual stock cases!!!! waste of money

i dont think so, dual cases is by far the best mod i ever did, and i have stock dual cases, i wouldnt give them up for anything

Slolyfe · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 09:17:27 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Jun 10, 2009, 08:59:00 PM

i dont think so, dual cases is by far the best mod i ever did, and i have stock dual cases, i wouldnt give them up for anything

Sorry what i meant is the cost vs gain ratio isnt worth it to me, after driveshaft mods, crossmember, and labor. You dont gain much more crawl ratio then just dropping in a 4.7 gear set. I have dual cases and love them but my suggestion would be to do a single 4.7 case now then down the road add a crawl box. Yes, either way you will have to modify the things listed above but this is the order I would do it in.

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LilChief87 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 10, 2009, 10:09:02 PM »

duals

Ghtoyrunner · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 12, 2009, 09:45:50 AM »

i went with the duals!!! thanks for your input. i ordered it today so should be hear maybe by the end off next week. my next upgrade is going to be a locker. thanks for all the help

Matty · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 12, 2009, 01:06:17 PM »

Quote from: Ghtoyrunner on Jun 12, 2009, 09:45:50 AM

i went with the duals!!! thanks for your input. i ordered it today so should be hear maybe by the end off next week. my next upgrade is going to be a locker. thanks for all the help

whaaaat! glad to hear that justin. im sure you are really gonna enjoy the duals.

I did the same thing with snowhite- rear locker -> duals -> front locker

Ghtoyrunner · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 13, 2009, 06:50:03 PM »

haha ya i kno im followin your lead but its going to be sick not riding the clutch every where i go. its going to be sick!! can't wiat to get to mabell and own!!

tryn2Crawl · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 13, 2009, 07:35:06 PM »

duals and weld that diff.......

4.3s10 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 13, 2009, 08:41:12 PM »

i am pretty sure its already welded in the rear

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 13, 2009, 09:05:44 PM »

Matty · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 13, 2009, 09:11:00 PM »

Quote from: 4.3s10 on Jun 13, 2009, 08:41:12 PM

i am pretty sure its already welded in the rear

hey i didnt know you still came on here!

Ghtoyrunner · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 14, 2009, 10:32:02 AM »

4.3s10 posted on marlin. wow its bin a while for him.

TIMS89CRAWLER · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 14, 2009, 10:46:45 AM »

yep put the duals in and weld the front end!

Ghtoyrunner · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 18, 2009, 07:57:23 PM »

i thought about that but i don't really feel like breaking a birf,once i get longs ill just get any aussie.

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