Effects of lockers on MPG?

[koda6966]

Hey guys, researching (further) some possibilities I have this next winter.

How much will putting in a locker effect my mpg? And are there any lockers you would recommend for high mileage road usage?

 

[91rangerxlt]

get an arb air locker. i think you can lock it in when you need it and unlock when you dont need the effects of a locker. someone correct me if im wrong.

 

[koda6966]

They also cost twice as much, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[kcm1582]

91 - that sounds right but you need to install a air tank to make it work
koda - i dont think they have a significant effect on mileage, as they have a relatively low rotating mass the thread on lockers has a lot of people running lockrights

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4086

im gunna put one in my axle when i get the time and money

 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Shouldn't really affect your mpg cruising down the road

 

[koda6966]

Aight, that's mostly what I was worried about. Still don't know if I'm going to go with lockers though, it would be hard to fit a 4-500 dollar purchase in with all the other things I'll need to buy..

 

[Sunk]

A Lock-Right should be around $2-300 depending on the application.

 

[kcm1582]

closer to $350 shipped

 

[91rangerxlt]

well if you woulda said a price range i mighta been able to help a little better lol

 

[Will]

A Lock-Right needs no setup--which costs a few hundred itself.

It makes no difference on mpg.

 

[koda6966]

I can't seem to find any for a 7.5" that's less than 350 before shipping.

 

[kcm1582]

Thats about as cheep as a locker can get. might get lucky on ebay or craigslist.

 

[Sunk]

I got the lock-right in my D35 for about $175 shipped on eBay. It was used, but in fine shape... The one for my 8.8 however was $300 plus shipping.