Detroit Locker Tips Please

[SirGerald]

I have just installed a Detroit EZ locker in the rear of my truck that also has fiddle brakes on the front.

Just looking for any driving tips that others have come across in relation to getting the most out of the diff.

Some things I have read talk about the fact that you need to keep a small amount of power going through the wheels in a corner to assist in the turning otherwise the locker will stay locked. Is this true, or are you better to start the turn before providing any power??

Once around the corner are you best to wait for the wheels to be turning at roughly the same speed (i.e. heading straight) or can you light it up while still going around the corner and the locker will re-lock???

Yet to take it out for a play/test so wanting to get some level of what is going to happen before we find out!!

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated to reduce the driving learning time!!!

[Steve_t647]

OK the way they work if it is the same as a Lockrite (correct me if I am wrong anyone) is they will be locked all the time and only unlocking under light power when turning.

So for a corner with a lot of grip light power would be best for tight turning if any power
For a gravel road get off the power until you are around the corner or bring a change of underpants!
for a muddy paddock it doesn't matter you want the traction so the engine will turn both wheels.
Going downhill you will notice both wheels grip, this can cause downhill turning where you can slide the back end down if your tyres are pretty open tread pattern (little or no side grip).

These drive the inside wheel as fast as the pinion and allow the outer wheel to travel faster, for the trials probibly the best bet is to power up in the corners where possible and use the fiddles to pivot around a front corner far faster and you keep power and momentum.

Best bet is to have a play and be prepared for the back end to push you more so you may need to turn in earlier or use the fiddles more effectivley.

At least this is what I know of the lockrites, the detroit uses a similar design and locking method from what I understand.