Lock Right Locker - Part 2: Install in Ford Ranger [HD]

[AugustusLarch]

Are there selectable lockers for Rangers available.

[Karpiel73]

@AugustusLarch Its all based on which rear end your ranger has. If it has the 8.8 like my Explorer, then yes there are selectable ones

[96Ranger1]

My question for you is quit basic, How was it assembled to begin with? You're suppose to remove the right axle prior R&R the locker.also.

I replaced the 3.73 R-P open with a 4.10 LS in my '96 Ranger w/7.5" and and I don't have that problem. There's something else screwed up. Back to my question, It had to be assembled yes??.

[Afizznunu]

Is that normal to have the sound clicling when istalling the locker.. i want to install it at my RJ 70 toyota

[SilverDove8888]

Your Great, respect you.

All Automobile company's running R & D time now.

We've to wait for a moment this time.

I also during R & D for diff mechanical locking system.

anyway appreciated you.

Shwe Myo (Singapore)

shwemyo@singnet.com.sg

[scorpydude]

Thanks so much mate! Always wanted to see a locker in action like this with the cover open... your so good at explaining stuff (to kids like me)... i wish you would do a heap more mechanical videos... because ive had auto lockers explained ten times na didnt get it till now. Thanks very much.

[fredapedregon]

I have a question, My lock rights came with 4 washers total. 2 are thinner then the other. Can you tell me how that goes.

[zapityzapzap]

Hey got the lock right in my 02 F150 today. Have the 3.55 gearing on the 8.8 and there was plenty of clearance to get the pinion shaft out. From what I can tell from my repair manual though, the 3.73 has the same issue as posted here.

[mtz8709]

is normal to hear a ratcheting sound in the freeway?

[KDCvideos]

@mtz8709 If you are going in a straight line on the freeway (at any speed really), and you hear the ratcheting sound constantly, something is wrong... sounds like the tires are two different sizes... check that the two rear tires are inflated to the same pressure, and that one isn't much more worn out than the other... otherwise, gotta open up the diff and see what's going on. It should not need to ratchet constantly when going in a straight line.

[mtz8709]

@KDCvideos thanks for the reply. i do have the same 4 tires, the pressure is @ 30psi. also when i make turns the tires feel like both are lockup. yesterday i check my tires and look like the bearing of the tire are broken because there are some play between the drum and the diff. maybe is that the problem? bad bearings? thanks again for the reply

[JoJoJordyn]

would this work well on a mustang?

it is an open dif right now.

[joeldude76]

i liek your truck i had a 1999 ford ranger 2wd and i live in michigan i love that truck but i sold it and got a 2000 gmc sierra i love this truck also it comes with a eaton g80 and its a z71

[soak76]

you know, if you would have taken the case out and just paid attention to how it came apart you could have done this install on the bench, and you wouldn't have had to grind your ring gear,

[mattpavelich1]

great job on this video !!!!

[DoctorHowitzer]

What are the consequences of installing a locker other than some noise in the differential? Is this something that should be done on a daily driver? I have a 2000 4X2 ranger 4.10 gears, I would like to do this for some light off roading. 

[KDCvideos]

@DoctorHowitzer You get some soft clicking noise, and can be made quieter by using thicker gear oil in the diff. Mine is a daily driver. Sometimes when making a sharp turn such as into a parking space or a U-turn it makes some loud pops as it sometimes sticks locked at low speeds (less than 5mph)... but other than that I have no complaints. Off-road it's great. Only thing is you might think twice if you ever have to drive on ice... if both rear tires are spinning you can fishtail or spinout.

[DoctorHowitzer]

@KDCvideos thinks for the info and for posting this video, also as far as making turns other than some possible noise does it effect how sharp it turns? Ya driving on ice unfortunately is something that I have to from time to time in the winter.

[4EVERMYSERENITY]

@KDCvideos Hye there Doc, I just found this video after worrying about a loud thunk, I so glad I did find this as it was very well detailed. I have a 2001 3.0 5-speed manual ford ranger that had 3.73 in the rear, I bought a complete expo 8.8 rear end with 4.88 gear ratios and lockers. When I'm in 1st or 2nd gear and starting to excel, I sometimes get this loud thunk and sometimes it sounds violent as heck, Is this normal? I also get it when making U-turns at slow speeds as well and this is my DD

[ugadog34]

Hey man when you installed the right locker do u have to engage it manually with a button or is it locked all the time?

[KDCvideos]

@ugadog34 No, it's an "automatic" locker... meaning you have no direct control over it. In an automatic locker, the wheels are normally locked, except when you turn it releases the faster turning wheel. So for turns, normal: outside wheel powered when turning, auto locker: inside wheel powered when turning.

[fredneck4x4]

sweet

[patman5308]

Sweet video. Just did this to my 98 ford ranger. I used your video for help on the grinding part cause i wasn't sure how many teeth I needed to grind.

[KDCvideos]

@patman5308 Glad it helped you out, I was looking all over for what to do about getting that pin out and I found a couple of forum posts with like 1 blurry picture. I decided this procedure needs a video.

[lukesalzarulo]

The title says that this locker is for a Ford Ranger,,, are you RETARDED? When was the last time you saw a ranger with a motor larger than a 4.0? Sure, I've seen a 5.0 once or twice (custom) but why the H are you mentioning a "twin turbo cummins diesel"?

Dumb.

[rangaman86]

Nice install man!! Do you think this could hold up to 1200lb ft of torque from a twin turbo cummins diesel??

[KDCvideos]

@rangaman86 Nope, this is definitely not the best locker for something with that much power, consider a selectable locker like an Eaton, ARB, or OX.