Drive Line Play

[Jeeper Creeper]

Ok even though this hasn't effected any of my wheeling it just dosent seem to be right. I can turn my front Drive Line about 4 inches with my hand. This is when the hubs are locked, in four low, I also have Detroit lockers. My u-joints seem to be ok. Any know if the slack is ok?

[6spdYJ]

Detroits will allow a seemingly huge amount of driveshaft backlash. Eaton's website addresses this issue in their FAQ's. IIRC it's about 1/4 turn.

[Jeeper Creeper]

Detroits will allow a seemingly huge amount of driveshaft backlash. Eaton's website addresses this issue in their FAQ's. IIRC it's about 1/4 turn.

Thanks for that! Thought I was gunna have to dig deep in my pocket.

[Lumpy Grits]

SOP when run'n DL's. No worries.
DL's use 'rachet cogs' inside their carriers. That why the 'slop' you see/feel.
I run'em front and rear........LOL
LG

[Jeeper Creeper]

SOP when run'n DL's. No worries.
DL's use 'rachet cogs' inside their carriers. That why the 'slop' you see/feel.
I run'em front and rear........LOL
LG

I really like them, Im running them front and rear as well but Im not driving a street legal jeep, my other TJ had ARB' and was street legal. Not saying they arent legal just saying I dont want wear my tires out, 42's arent cheap

[DirtBall89]

I run Detroit Lockers front and rear on my street legal YJ. No problems with abnormal tire wear. No component problems. I like DLs because they just work. No thought required. A little excitement on the street from time to time when they lock unexpectedly but that just keeps my wife from wanting to drive it....

[Jeeper Creeper]

I run Detroit Lockers front and rear on my street legal YJ. No problems with abnormal tire wear. No component problems. I like DLs because they just work. No thought required. A little excitement on the street from time to time when they lock unexpectedly but that just keeps my wife from wanting to drive it....

I cant turn without my tires barking on pavement. There's a difference in Detroit Lockers and Detroit True Trac. What one are you running because mine are always locked.

[Lumpy Grits]

DL's 'drive' from the inside tire in a turn. That's the 'chirp' you hear when the tire slips.
DL's use ratchet cogs in place of spider gears. That is the rotational play use see in the driveshaft.
DL's only 'lock' under power or compression braking.
LG