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Elite Ranger
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- October 23, 2001
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- City, State
- La Quinta, Ca.
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 SC Ranger xlt
"Lunchbox lockers" is more of a slang term...all it means is that you can install one in a open differential without setting up the gears again which saves you money. With any other kind of locker it will replace the existing differential you have whether it is a limited slip or open differential. When a locker is engaged, both axleshafts are "locked" together giving you full traction in any situation. Whereas an open diff or even a limited
slip will send power to the tire with the least traction, example: You are off roading in some rutted area and one of your rear tires lifts off the ground, guess which one gets the power...the tire in the air which is now just spinning...not good. Limited slip is only marginally better pretty much on the street but off roading, its gonna do the same thing. There are different kinds of limited slips giving you a little better traction but they cost as much as a lunchbox type locker so I wouldnt even bother.
Places like Randy's ring and pinion specialize in lockers, gears and differentials
or try 4 wheel parts or just pick up an off road mag, there's plenty of places to choose from...shop around.
slip will send power to the tire with the least traction, example: You are off roading in some rutted area and one of your rear tires lifts off the ground, guess which one gets the power...the tire in the air which is now just spinning...not good. Limited slip is only marginally better pretty much on the street but off roading, its gonna do the same thing. There are different kinds of limited slips giving you a little better traction but they cost as much as a lunchbox type locker so I wouldnt even bother.
Places like Randy's ring and pinion specialize in lockers, gears and differentials
or try 4 wheel parts or just pick up an off road mag, there's plenty of places to choose from...shop around.