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 The Detriot EZ-Locker is an inexpensive but very effective
means of obtaining a true locking differential in your Jeep. Recently we picked up
one from OK and installed it into Glenn's 85
CJ-7. His Jeep was equipped with a Dana 44 wide-trac axle with an open
differential. First we drained the gear lube and cleaned up the inside of the
housing. Then both axles must be removed. With a little prying the carrier assembly
should come out. Some rears do not require removing the carrier. The AMC model
20 on my 78 did not. The ring gear was then removed and the locker gears were
installed. Then the reverse is followed for reinstallation. After refilling
the gear lube we went for a test ride, the driving characteristics were noticable
especially when shifting and cornering. It takes some getting used to so be
careful. The project took a little longer than I had hoped but we got it done in two
days. The hardest part was getting the differential out of the axle housing and
cleaning up bloody knuckles. After a couple of trail rides it is obvious the
difference one makes, you get a feeling of more control and less effort is put into
navigating obstacles.
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