CrazyHawaiian

Hello, looking for information on rear differentials for my 89 IROC-Z, and I have a question about lockers. Does anyone know of a locker for a 10 bolt rearend that allows the driver to control when it activates and locks? I've read that there are lockers like this out there that have an electric or hydraulic mechanism that the driver can activate to lock the two output pinions together. But I've never seen one in person and I'm not sure if anyone makes one for the 10 bolt that comes in our cars. I've done alot of searches and reading here, seems everyone is using lockers in their 10 bolt that activate based on the driving situation, not really able to lock or unlock on demand. I'm looking for a locker that will allow me to control when it locks and unlocks. So in one setting it would be completely unlocked and streetable, and in the other setting it would be completely locked and not very streetable. Curious if anyone has ever heard of something like this for a 10 bolt, if not perhaps for other types of rearends? Not concerned about price or strength at this point, just wondering if such a part exists. Thanks !!!

sofakingdom

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Ones that fit S trucks will also fit our cars. Subject of course to the usual carrier series and axle spline count constraints.

The reason you don't see them advertised for our cars is because they're not appropriate for a street driven vehicle, except to leave unlocked whenever it's on a paved road. They're for off-pavement use. I think you'll find that they're too weak to withstand hard usage in situations where there's traction.

They require an on-board air compressor.

Shagwell

- he doesn't believe in traction.

ARB makes air lockers and Eaton just released a new electric locker. Not sure whether or not either is available for our 10-bolts, but there some brands to check into. - Most are used in the 4wd world, but there may be one built for our 10's.......

CrazyHawaiian

Right on, thanks for the leads guys. Would never have thought about the S10 trucks. Yeah Shagwell is right, the application is drifting. I guess you could say its close to dirt racing but on pavement, and traction will be limited. I figgure this would be the best solution for what I wanna do because it would be streetable when I just want to drive around, and locked like a spool when I want to drift. If I can find the right parts I'm going to strongly consider building a 10 bolt and see what happens. Its either this route or I'm gonna have a 9 bolt welded up. Thanks agan guys!!