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

This is how I installed my Richmond Lock Right. Includes how I solved the pin removal problem, and the grinding of the ring gear. I can't say I did it correctly, or that you should do it like this. This is model 1830-LR which I install in my 1998 Ford Ranger 2WD which I often use for Off-Roading Mudding, etc...
This is going to be a similar procedure on most cars and trucks, and nearly identical for Ford Mustang V6 which uses the same exact part number.

See Part 1 for my explanation of how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL0hPEOStGk

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[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.

[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.

[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.

[080ollie]

@080ollie Also no mantinence for life with torsen, no noises and can handle up to 500lbs of torque. If you don't know what torsen is, its the same LSD used in a H1 Hummer.

[080ollie]

@DoctorHowitzer Put in a zexel torsen lsd...do u have 8.8 rear end? No pins to mess with or break,

[080ollie]

If u were worried that the pin was not strong enough, why grind down the ring gear theeth? you will make it even weaker. That was just the quickest way. Should just upgrage to a 8.8 and install a Torsen LSD locker. Don't use that pin and u don't grind teeth. It came stock on my Fx4 Level II.

[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

[AugustusLarch]

Are there selectable lockers for Rangers available.

[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