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Originally Posted by blazerbrad
People make a big deal out of the size of the pins but I don't understand why. They do not transfer the torque as the dog teeth cut in the gears do that. All they really do is provide a place for the springs to slide back and forth on.
My Lock-right came with dual springs and it was bought around '01 or '02. The springs not being strong enough would not be the reason it would not lock. The springs force the gears apart and therefore unlock when the torque load is removed. The gears lock together through the torque going into the crosspin which wedges the gears together.
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thinking on it i think mine was a ez locker. It was in 06 or so so I'm a tad forgetfuk.
I called then on the issue as it was a fresh install. They told me to remove it and return it Becuase the tires were to large for the spring rating. I had 33s and they only garuntee up to 31s. I replaced it with an aussie with no problem.
If the springs are weak force on the inner gears collapse then so they slip on the pins which tears up the pin
the Lokka I run now( only Becuase it was cheaper when I replaced the lockrite in my toyota. cross pin broke which took out the locker. Not at the fualt of the locker.) Is nearly identical to the aussie but from Internet research folks are saying they use chinese steal. So far it's holding
But I'm only on 36s with a 22re. I did have them in my chevette too on 35s with 225hp. No issues either.
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