Detroit Locker

Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Sat May 09, 2015 6:58 am

Does a Detroit locker need a friction modifier ? Kevins has started making that noise (Snap) like you just busted an axle . Even while going straight but after making a corner. Couldnt replicate it yesterday in a cul-de-sac going right or left but were going to drain and look in there today. Some times its multiple while just driving straight but mostly after making a turn. Ideas ?? FjR68

nostaw · Unread post by **nostaw** » Sat May 09, 2015 10:53 am

I've never heard of a Detroit requiring any friction additive. Might need a particular grade of oil. I've heard noises, but I don't know if that one is a cause for concern.

saf98tj · Unread post by **saf98tj** » Sat May 09, 2015 11:34 am

That's what my rear diff sounded like. Turned out to be broken teeth on the ring and pinion. Hope it's not that!

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Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Sat May 09, 2015 4:15 pm

Its not the R&P ! Whew . Its got to be the Detroit. I know the normal noises they make but this is random and when it happens , its consecutive ! I was reading online and some people have found broken springs or worn out engagement teeth on the drive gears. Wont know untill it comes apart. He is going to call Eaton on Mon. and get a rebuild kit or a spool. Thanks for the come back. FjR68

saf98tj · Unread post by **saf98tj** » Fri May 22, 2015 7:49 am

Did you figure this out?

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Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Sat May 23, 2015 6:47 am

Every part inside the Detroit looked fine. The drive gears ,the driven gears, the planetary , the springs . Not much else in there. Brad or Brett from Eaton said they dont have rebuild kits . ???? Cant believe that . Either way we put it back together and installed it. Going to run it on 4 jack stands to try to see if the rear jumps of its the T-case or some thing else. Just dont know at this point. Thanks for the check back. FjR68

johnsxj · Unread post by **johnsxj** » Sat May 23, 2015 10:45 am

Frank, is it a full carrier locker or one of their lunchbox lockers?

Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Sun May 24, 2015 7:03 am

It was Kurts so Im gonna say it the whole unit . Carrier with everything inside not like a lockrite if thats what you mean. FjR68

Kurt · Unread post by **Kurt** » Mon May 25, 2015 7:32 am

Yes - it's a full carrier Detroit (the one John installed for me many moons ago)

Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Mon May 25, 2015 7:58 am

Well theres the answer right there.

FjR68

johnsxj · Unread post by **johnsxj** » Mon May 25, 2015 1:06 pm

Frank wrote:Well theres the answer right there. FjR68

Which answer.... Type of carrier or why it's now making noises?

Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Wed May 27, 2015 3:05 pm

Yes ! FjR68

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