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Title: Detroit locker is in
Post by: Ratbird on August 07, 2014, 09:18:14 AM

I installed my Detroit locker from Roush-Yates, and my new Dutchman 31 spline axles. It's pretty noisy, just like I expected, but I have a question. Is it normal for it to make a big loud CLUNK noise every once in a while on slow turning corners? The best way to describe it is that it sounds like a standard car or truck popping out of gear with a load on the drive train.

thx in advance, Dave J

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: machoneman on August 07, 2014, 09:50:53 AM

Yes!

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: cjshaker on August 07, 2014, 12:50:03 PM

Mine does not make any noise, but you can definitely feel it when it disengages. But it seems the NASCAR units sold are noisier, so that sounds normal.

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: Ratbird on August 07, 2014, 02:37:38 PM

Thx gents, just wanted a little reassurance. Love the way it grabs when I down shift!

Dave

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: fe66comet on August 07, 2014, 02:49:55 PM

I have had several over the years, it is common to hear a clicking noise or clunk around a corner. After things break in some of that will be alleviated. Many people go limited slip for that reason but a true locker is the best option if you do not mind a little noise.

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: Ratbird on August 07, 2014, 04:35:33 PM

Thx Jon,
This car has no headliner, no door insulation or panels, 55 year old window and door seals, and 18 inch glass packs. Noise is not a problem.  ;0)

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: fe66comet on August 07, 2014, 07:10:46 PM

YIKES! No stereo needed LOL. Kinda like our 818 military truck you get out and your ears are ringing (literally).

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: SE2839 on August 07, 2014, 08:02:32 PM

I have a NASCAR unit from Bill Elliot in mine and after the first drive I pulled it out to go through it again just to make sure it was right. Sounded like hell and sometimes it'd pop so hard I'd check the rear view to see that I hadn't been rear ended. I have gotten used to it but it took some doing and I enjoy others reaction thinking something is broke, I had a guy chase me down on foot while at the track to tell me that it was popping. lol

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: Ratbird on August 08, 2014, 07:33:10 AM

When they see the "59" Ratbird coming with the bullet holes down the side they'll just figure it's limping along on luck and a prayer.

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: cjshaker on August 08, 2014, 09:40:52 AM

That thing looks like it's been transported straight out of 1960s Mexico. I like it :)

My old '63 F100 Unibody had a bullet hole that went through the rear tailgate...from the inside. I left it there when I fixed it up. It always caught peoples attention and when they asked about it I'd just say "I can't talk about it until after the trial" ;D

Title: Re: Detroit locker is in
Post by: bn69stang on August 09, 2014, 10:40:23 AM

yeah the locker pop / clunk , normal Dave you will get use to it - no substitute for that traction thou .. Bud