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AyyTrainn said:
Let's Make It Happen.  Most Of My Avy Podnahs Rarely Do The Site...But Down 4 A GTG If Enough Notice.
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Someone else is a Washingtonian now too! AyyTrainn Time for a Hooters run in Tacoma!
 
wyotonka said:
Wow it?s been too long since I?ve been on here. We?re Downlet us know when.
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Yeah it has.  Any updates to Tonka or the BDE?
 
New tires, same rims, new drive shaft and new ring and pinion is all I've done the past summer.
 
Z66Modder said:
New tires, same rims, new drive shaft and new ring and pinion is all I've done the past summer.
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I haven"t gotten into mine yet, but I'm afraid I'm going to need some axle/differential work.  Somehow my passenger side rear tire locked up and spun the tire off the rim. I change the tire, not fully realizing what happened, but it was making some bad noises. I drove about 25 mph with flashers on home. When I went to back it in the drive way it felt like it was locking up again. I really hate to say it, but I'm starting to think about getting rid of this truck.
 
Sounds like your locker and not the ring.
 
Z66Modder said:
Sounds like your locker and not the ring.
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Did you have a similar issue? #When you say locker, are you referring to the differential. I believe I read they are made by Eaton. I haven;t measured the size yet. I hope I can tear into it tonight or tomorrow.
 
Yes the Differential Locker which is supposed to slip around cures so you have a semi-posi traction; but when the washers wear out, it stays locked on the corners. It may also slip in and out and bark the tires. Sometimes doing like a figure 8 in a parking lot will release it and with a loud bang, or sometimes just going in reverse. If it frees up doing any of those, it's the locker. Prolonged hangups will stress the locker housing and cause cracking. I replaced mine with a Detroit Tru-Trak. I love it and it will outlast my truck.
 
Z66Modder said:
Yes the Differential Locker which is supposed to slip around cures so you have a semi-posi traction; but when the washers wear out, it stays locked on the corners. It may also slip in and out and bark the tires. Sometimes doing like a figure 8 in a parking lot will release it and with a loud bang, or sometimes just going in reverse. If it frees up doing any of those, it's the locker. Prolonged hangups will stress the locker housing and cause cracking. I replaced mine with a Detroit Tru-Trak. I love it and it will outlast my truck.
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What did it run you, and where did you get it?
 
Bought it at Summit Racing and it was around $450.  Had a local shop install it . Been about 6 years ago so probably more now.
 
Jimland said:
Helllo PNW.
I live in Vancouver WA and would be open to meeting. The world of speed idea sounds great.
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    Anyone else wanting this. I would look into it.
 
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