Nyc-Runner
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Nice, I'm also going to rear gear at the same time when i do a locker or lockers, which should make a nice difference as well!
Yukon Grizzly locker
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Nice, I'm also going to rear gear at the same time when i do a locker or lockers, which should make a nice difference as well!
Nyc-Runner
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Did you get yours installed yet? Curious to hear your feedback since we have have the same application with the V6 and not full time 4wd ? Or wouldn't it make a difference between the full time 4wd like [MENTION=102933]RaceTRaCk[/MENTION] vs ours V6 part time?
Oneluv13T4R
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Just let me say one thing ...DO IT!!!
Yeah I installed it Wednesday evening on Nov.17th I started at 6pm and finished completely at 1am. At 5am got up drove my chick to work in it as I pulled out of the garage I was nervous with every thought going through my mind and hoping I did it right.
Well let me just say since that moment I havent had one issue what so ever and the Spartan Locker handles like a dream. Ive still not heard this BANG sound and can barely hear the clicking when turning. After all the horror stories I read about all the crazy sounds and lockers annoying characteristics I was positive that soon down the road I was gonna be ripping the locker out, well I only see that happening the day Im replacing it with a new one.
So I drove her to work then myself to work and both of us back home in it totaling 30 miles or so, and pparked it back in the garage and loaded her down for our 3 day Death Valley Run starting the next morning on Fri Nov 19 drove 300 miles to DV then another 50 miles to 1st destination of the trip Goler Wash (most difficult trail in DV) at this moment, proper break in period on the new Spartan Locker? probably not recommended but This is what I came for and why I installed it so lets see what it's limits are!!!
Still to this day I haven't found that yet...she just hammers right on through I had a perma grin and full wood the entire trip.
For all the people who said dont do it, you'll waste your money, get an e-locker hold out, its not gonna handle right....ALL WRONG.
Even my chick loves it and doesn't even realize it's there and this being her DD for everything...what more can I say.
I hope this helps anyone trying to decide or looking for positive info.
Also Thank you goes out to @Kidvicious for giving it to me straight and his 1st hand experience it was everything I wanted/needed to hear ....and telling me to do it!!
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KidVermicious
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Hey now - those guys who said don't do it, they weren't wrong. Not for them. Different folks have different tolerances for different things. Glad to hear yours is working out for you. I think for guys with mild builds on a budget, a lunchbox locker can be a great option. It's a definite performance boost on the trail, and the price of admission is low so if it doesn't work out for whatever reason, it's easy to go back to stock.
Nyc-Runner
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Awesome news, thanks for the feed back! All positive stuff,I think this is the way i'll be going. As much as I (we) all want selectable lockers like a ARB there just to damn expensive! Especially when there's still so much i want to do the my build haha This seems like a great alternative especially for the bang for your buck. Then maybe someday in the future if need be i guess the options there to add a carb to the front. I also want to re gear to 4.56s so i figure when i do this it will be as good a time as any.
On road manners were always my biggest concern as this is still my DD to and send a lot of time on the highway etc but it sounds like their fine and work with out issue. Honestly if it clicks here and there it's not going to be anything new haha as i think we can all agree especially those of us who wheel our trucks clicks,squeaks and creaks are nothing new for us during everyday driving lol
So yours is a Spartan vs the OP's Yukon Grizzly. Any reason you chose this one over the other? I see the price is a little better. Are there any significant differences between the two or the way they operate? Sorry for all the questions. I do insane amounts of research before i do any new mod but i always love to hear first hand experience from people using or running products!
momo.75
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I am curious about the differences as well and where did you order yours from?
KidVermicious
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The Grizzly and Detroit lockers are full carrier automatic lockers. This means they replace the carrier in the differential. It makes them stronger, it also means that to install one you have to have the skills/tools to set up a ring and pinion. The Spartan and Aussie and Lockrite are "lunchbox" automatic lockers. They work on a different principle and don't require replacing the entire carrier, so a novice can install one in the driveway in a couple hours with no special knowledge. They're also weaker than a full carrier locker, not recommended if you have a heavy foot or bigger than 33" tires.
They work by different principles inside the diff, but the effect is the same - locked when they "sense" a certain amount of torque input, open when they don't.
They work by different principles inside the diff, but the effect is the same - locked when they "sense" a certain amount of torque input, open when they don't.
Oneluv13T4R
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[MENTION=79132]Nyc-Runner[/MENTION] [MENTION=165]momo.75[/MENTION]
So yours is a Spartan vs the OP's Yukon Grizzly. Any reason you chose this one over the other? I see the price is a little better. Are there any significant differences between the two or the way they operate? Sorry for all the questions. I do insane amounts of research before i do any new mod but i always love to hear first hand experience from people using or running products![/QUOTE]
Well [MENTION=49649]KidVermicious[/MENTION] pretty much summed it up, I wasn't in any position to get a project like that done financially and nor had the time. I had my front end completely torn apart rebuilding it and the rear end torn apart to install the locker and of course while I'm in there might as well replace the seals and o-rings inspecdt the axles etc.
I just knew it wasn't gonna be feasible with all the projects I wanted to get done and it was gonna be my first time opening up a rear end on a vehicle so this would allow me to take a baby step and learn hands on to get a complte understanding of how all the components work and what it really takes to get future projects like this done now that I have broken the ice with my fear of dismantling my rear end, sounds so wrong I know.
After all my research and searching I almost got the LockRite Locker which is made by Aussie Lockers which they renamed and revamped their locker after getting a bad wrap here in the U.S. back in the day but the neg reviews out weighed pos barely I think only because of the past product still haunts them.
The Powertrac Locker faired slightly less compared to the LockRite.
The Detroit is the Detroit not much has changed, the Grizzly and the Aussie seem to be better options with less noice and stronger steal pin.
As for the Spartan what lil info is out there and lil known about it the pos weighed out the neg also being made by Yukon a company known for making good products that stand behind them and there warranties put me at ease. But what sealed the deal was KidVermicious giving it to me straight with his hands on experience of owning/installing the Spartan and from a couple vids i seen it seemed to do what it was supposed to do with only having to install a couple compenants, remove a couple thrust washers and correctly slap it all back together and add fluid.
Purchased it from CompleteOffRoad.com through Ebay since it was cheaper than there website priced at 249-269 it varied if they were having a sale or 10% off.
But through there Ebay store it was only (see below)....go figure as it made my decision simple and they said they would have it to me the date I needed and nobody else would guarantee me that. they also gave me a 25% off voucher for a 1 time any item they sell ....I see my gears coming now.
Good Luck
hope this helps
So yours is a Spartan vs the OP's Yukon Grizzly. Any reason you chose this one over the other? I see the price is a little better. Are there any significant differences between the two or the way they operate? Sorry for all the questions. I do insane amounts of research before i do any new mod but i always love to hear first hand experience from people using or running products![/QUOTE]
Well [MENTION=49649]KidVermicious[/MENTION] pretty much summed it up, I wasn't in any position to get a project like that done financially and nor had the time. I had my front end completely torn apart rebuilding it and the rear end torn apart to install the locker and of course while I'm in there might as well replace the seals and o-rings inspecdt the axles etc.
I just knew it wasn't gonna be feasible with all the projects I wanted to get done and it was gonna be my first time opening up a rear end on a vehicle so this would allow me to take a baby step and learn hands on to get a complte understanding of how all the components work and what it really takes to get future projects like this done now that I have broken the ice with my fear of dismantling my rear end, sounds so wrong I know.
After all my research and searching I almost got the LockRite Locker which is made by Aussie Lockers which they renamed and revamped their locker after getting a bad wrap here in the U.S. back in the day but the neg reviews out weighed pos barely I think only because of the past product still haunts them.
The Powertrac Locker faired slightly less compared to the LockRite.
The Detroit is the Detroit not much has changed, the Grizzly and the Aussie seem to be better options with less noice and stronger steal pin.
As for the Spartan what lil info is out there and lil known about it the pos weighed out the neg also being made by Yukon a company known for making good products that stand behind them and there warranties put me at ease. But what sealed the deal was KidVermicious giving it to me straight with his hands on experience of owning/installing the Spartan and from a couple vids i seen it seemed to do what it was supposed to do with only having to install a couple compenants, remove a couple thrust washers and correctly slap it all back together and add fluid.
Purchased it from CompleteOffRoad.com through Ebay since it was cheaper than there website priced at 249-269 it varied if they were having a sale or 10% off.
But through there Ebay store it was only (see below)....go figure as it made my decision simple and they said they would have it to me the date I needed and nobody else would guarantee me that. they also gave me a 25% off voucher for a 1 time any item they sell ....I see my gears coming now.
Good Luck
hope this helps
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Nyc-Runner
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Well [MENTION=49649]KidVermicious[/MENTION] pretty much summed it up, I wasn't in any position to get a project like that done financially and nor had the time. I had my front end completely torn apart rebuilding it and the rear end torn apart to install the locker and of course while I'm in there might as well replace the seals and o-rings inspecdt the axles etc.
I just knew it wasn't gonna be feasible with all the projects I wanted to get done and it was gonna be my first time opening up a rear end on a vehicle so this would allow me to take a baby step and learn hands on to get a complte understanding of how all the components work and what it really takes to get future projects like this done now that I have broken the ice with my fear of dismantling my rear end, sounds so wrong I know.
After all my research and searching I almost got the LockRite Locker which is made by Aussie Lockers which they renamed and revamped their locker after getting a bad wrap here in the U.S. back in the day but the neg reviews out weighed pos barely I think only because of the past product still haunts them.
The Powertrac Locker faired slightly less compared to the LockRite.
The Detroit is the Detroit not much has changed, the Grizzly and the Aussie seem to be better options with less noice and stronger steal pin.
As for the Spartan what lil info is out there and lil known about it the pos weighed out the neg also being made by Yukon a company known for making good products that stand behind them and there warranties put me at ease. But what sealed the deal was KidVermicious giving it to me straight with his hands on experience of owning/installing the Spartan and from a couple vids i seen it seemed to do what it was supposed to do with only having to install a couple compenants, remove a couple thrust washers and correctly slap it all back together and add fluid.
Purchased it from CompleteOffRoad.com through Ebay since it was cheaper than there website priced at 249-269 it varied if they were having a sale or 10% off.
But through there Ebay store it was only (see below)....go figure as it made my decision simple and they said they would have it to me the date I needed and nobody else would guarantee me that. they also gave me a 25% off voucher for a 1 time any item they sell ....I see my gears coming now.
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Good Luck
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Yes this helps tremendously thanks! I really only every researched and planned on a selectable locker i.e. ARB but the more my build keeps growing along with other thing ( Expo trailer) etc I just can't justify $2K on lockers! At least right now maybe down the road who knows? I never really looked into these as a alternative and just really new the basics so this is all new knowledge.I will probably end up doing this with my buddy who is a mechanic but i always love to wrench my own stuff and learn in the process! I'm going to shop around and see if maybe i can come across a good deal over this weekend or possibly cyber Monday . Thanks again appreciate it:hatsoff: Oh and Happy Thanksgiving Everyone:hungry::cheers:
Oneluv13T4R
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Yeah it's a no brainer um...read the box in the op's [MENTION=102933]RaceTRaCk[/MENTION] pic in post #2 ..grizzly's are Yukon. It should be the same 03' and 04' and I believe you both are V8 4wd.
Long term review on this - 3 years as a Daily driver weekend wheeler. The locker was awesome. It started to have a very faint click when on pavement after about 2 years but not really loud enough that it bugged me.
If I had to lock another 8" diff, I would go the same one.
If I had to lock another 8" diff, I would go the same one.
Wrecked - Rebuilt
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I'm trying to decide on what to do about my open rear diff. It is not a daily, but it is driven a decent amount each year ~10,000mi. Lots of highway mileage mixed with a decent amount of moderate off-road trails (Maine to the San Juan mountains).
I have been considering the eaton truetrac or the zip locker, however, the price disparity is huge, and I would love a full locker. The grizzly locker seems like a solid middle ground, but everyone seems to think you'll end up dying whenever it snows or rains. Since you wheel in the Pacific NW what has your experience been?
I am curious if you would be tempted to recommend it for a 3rd gen 8in rear? My truck is 96' with part time 4wd. Heavy front bumper with winch, heavy rear bumper sometime this year. 285/55/r16 and 2in lift.
I have been considering the eaton truetrac or the zip locker, however, the price disparity is huge, and I would love a full locker. The grizzly locker seems like a solid middle ground, but everyone seems to think you'll end up dying whenever it snows or rains. Since you wheel in the Pacific NW what has your experience been?
I am curious if you would be tempted to recommend it for a 3rd gen 8in rear? My truck is 96' with part time 4wd. Heavy front bumper with winch, heavy rear bumper sometime this year. 285/55/r16 and 2in lift.
How is it in rain or snow?
Drift Monkey
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It looks like the right one. YGLTV6-30: Yukon Grizzly Locker for Toyota V6
I'm also interested in how this drives on road/in the rain. I already can get rotation in the rain as it is, but traction control always spoils the fun anyway lol. I may go this route down the road as well.
Price seems reasonable, I can even get it delivered Prime...hmmm...Amazon.com: Yukon Gear YGLTV6-30 Differential-30 Spline Grizzly Locker for Toyota V6: Automotive
Ida4runner
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In the 4runners that I've had With Tru trac,detroit,ARB,Electric here's what I found
Tru trac- don't waste your money,didn't give me the traction I needed when I needed it the most.
Detroit- great option on a budget,great traction but got tired of dragging tires in tight radius turns on pavement,tired of hearing popping,clicking and banging when it lets lose,hated it on slippery road conditions,also required more steering input by me making turns as having locked rear wheels wants to push you straight through everything.
ARB- beautiful locker when you need it,no issues except leaking lines that caused the compressor to run more than needed until I fixed the leaks,no biggie. On demand air to fill tires is a plus although I never set it up to do that.Requires you to maintain compressor and air lines,not really that big of a deal.
Electric-My favorite on demand locker when you need it. Been using this option the last two years and will probably never go back to any other locker,have yet to have a problem. I put it in and forgot about it. The only slight con to the Elocker is it doesn't unlock instantly,depending on the road surface it may take a few feet on soft ground or 100yrds on asphalt.
Tru trac- don't waste your money,didn't give me the traction I needed when I needed it the most.
Detroit- great option on a budget,great traction but got tired of dragging tires in tight radius turns on pavement,tired of hearing popping,clicking and banging when it lets lose,hated it on slippery road conditions,also required more steering input by me making turns as having locked rear wheels wants to push you straight through everything.
ARB- beautiful locker when you need it,no issues except leaking lines that caused the compressor to run more than needed until I fixed the leaks,no biggie. On demand air to fill tires is a plus although I never set it up to do that.Requires you to maintain compressor and air lines,not really that big of a deal.
Electric-My favorite on demand locker when you need it. Been using this option the last two years and will probably never go back to any other locker,have yet to have a problem. I put it in and forgot about it. The only slight con to the Elocker is it doesn't unlock instantly,depending on the road surface it may take a few feet on soft ground or 100yrds on asphalt.
