Lunchbox Locker Install Dana 44 30 JEEP Ford Chevy 

Your videos are always 100% practical and use the simplest tools and methods. There is nobody else on RU-vid that comes close to nailing a perfect video in my opinion. Thanks!

Completely practical without a bunch of loud music to distract from the instruction. Best locker video I’ve seen.

Well done man..you explained how it work. most people don't do that they take it apart and install it back. Appreciate that

Excellent tutorial and I was happy to see the ending showing the locker in action.

This video is great in that it shows limited budget offload rock climbing. Sixtyfiveford doesn't have a dozen sponsors and a quarter-million-dollar rock truck. He has a 1978 Ford. :)

I can smell the gear oil through my computer screen.

Great video, easy to follow and understand. I like how you explained and showed how it locks and unlocks.

I installed my in my suburban it was so easy to do and your video helped a lot

I am never going to do this but I never fail to learn something from your videos I can use somewhere else. You have the best DIY videos. Thanks for making and sharing Moe!

One of the best locker install videos I have seen. And since I did this long ago to a couple vehicles..and one about a yr. a half ago, wish I had seen the video before then ;) but I got through it, and it helped I've had a lot of experience with large hydraulic motors/pumps through a early work experience. But it's really not that bad of a job, just watch your measurements and clearances, and take your time.

I was thinking of buying one of those for my f350. I knew it wouldn’t be hard to install but your video made it much clearer what it was going to take to do it. Thanks much!!

Boy was I sceered the first time I tore into one of those long ago, found out that it wasn't so bad after all ! 😊 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

Installed a spartan locker in my 30 spline Dana 60 rear. Did not have to pull out the carrier, installation went very slick. Road manners aren’t bad at all. With the windows down and stereo off you can here a slight clicking going around corners off the gas. If you stay on the gas it stays locked. Works great as expected off-road.

Thanks, I have wondered about those. I even wondered about using them front and back. No rock crawling for me but in snow and mud it could nice. Even more so plowing with a 2 bottom plow. Never new there was something other than OXE OR ARB. SIMPLE IS NICE.

great video, loved the before and after showing how the locker made a difference.

Love my Tekton punches for working on AR-15’s. For the money they can’t be beat. Great video.

I love the way you explain things. Thanks for the video,

Another awesome video as usual. Thanks Moe. Cheers.

Hey thanks for this video you opened up my eyes alot ! Glad to have you with us !!

Wow the locker works. Your truck climbed that rock face with ease. It seems so simplistic, almost like it will wear itself out with the pin forcing the two grippers out. I am getting the paint pens those will come in handy.

Cool old Ford..... those lunchbox lockers are on the list for my Chevy CUCV trucks

Hi Moe. I have heard about lockers but never seen any. Nice video you put together, seeing how to install and the best part learning how they work!

Nice video, talked just the right amount explained it perfectly, good camera angles.

I did put this locker in my Dana 60 on my 2nd gen dodge along with spyntech free spin hub kit and love it

Another great video. And you have an awesome channel

Awesome video good information 👍

came here because i have this exact same axle in my cherokee. full width from a 79 f150. definitely excited to get gears and lockers in it. the few high pinion dana 30s ive taken apart have no C clips, the unit bearings hold the axle shafts in. unless they were just missing and i never noticed...

Nice video saving it for reference.

Great instruction. Thanks for your time.

I've never seen one of those before. Pretty cool!

I have a lockright locke in the rearend of my 76 cj-5. Works great! Just push in the clutch when taking tight corners, just a tiny bit of "click click" from locker.

oh, cool thingers! Nice work.

Excellent video Moe. Thanks.

Wow! Liked your video. Amazing!!

Great walk through Moe! I've got upgraded warn auto locking hubs on my 1978 Jeep CJ, but the last time it saw mud was well before I acquired it. Not to mention, Indiana is FLAT lol. Cheers my Friend! Zip~ See ya next Sunday!

Ok that went on too easy LOL It sure makes a difference well done bud.

One thing I remember from when installed one on my Bronco, make sure you have a hardened cross pin. My factory cross pin was not hard enough. I had to use an aftermarket unit.

nice video - thanks

Never seen a lock tight stick. I’m getting that, will be great for working on my guns.

Awesome upgrade should make a big difference

I watched this 2 times so I made sure how the parts are installed ...It would be nice to do this to the rear end in my old truck

NICE I'm still jealous about light bar still working on it

Seeing it done makes it look simple, but I don't think this is for the faith of heart, or maybe it's just me...gears and electrical diagrams always make me think of friends who "might know how to do this stuff." :>) Thanks, Moe, the stuff you can do is always amazing and fun to watch!

So awesome 😎

Nice upgrade

Excellent video !!!!!

That did the trick. Great video Thanks!

Nice demonstration and explanation. I have no experience with that design locker but it looks heavy duty and solid. it should work great for your off roading adventures. Watching the vid makes me think off all the times a have had to pry and beat out the carrier differential to get the carrier shims just right. A royal PIA without a case spreader. I like that .006-.008 slop backlash thing. :-)

Nice video mate 👍

Nice, really putting that old dentside to work.

Bad ass. I need one.

Bought the paint pens. Been looking for a good brand. Did not know Sharpie made them!

Good job Great video!!!! Thank you!!!!

Moe, You make it look so easy.

A million dollar question where can I look to what kind of axel I have on do they carry a tag 🤔

Mine did not last but 2 years with no wheeling .. City driving wears out the hard face on the teeth and they fail to lock and they start to clunk and skip ! Worked great till it failed .. Thanks Moe ..

Man you sure no a lot about everything, Great video!

From what iv been reading my 79 jeep j10 came with lunchbox lockers I have yet to pop the axles open to find out

I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 4x4 I was thinking about putting one in the front Dana 44 low pinion I don't know if it would hold up to 35s 250hp and it weighs 7000 lb what do you think and a little sand and mud I don't do rock climbing

Where were these when I had my 4x4s in the 70`s

Hi guy here's my pick one you have it apart now would have been a great time to replace the pinion seal and checking the pinion bearing so if not leaking now it won't leak soon also a hot rodder' S trick speed shop one of the kits to lose the c clips well just a couple of ideals C😎😎L

Question 1979 f150 ford 9 inch with posi....fluid capacity 3 litres of 80/90 conventional gear oil is full. When adding fruition modifier call for 200ml? I guess just add modifier first then top up with oil till it spill out fill plug. Any thoughts? Whats your experience with oil thanks cheers

Just wondering, how noisy is that setup when turning? I'm aware that it won't be turning when 4wd isn't engaged, but I can't help but wonder if that chatters during a turn with the front drive actuated.

If you have a locker like this is the front and your 4 wheel drive isn't engaged. Does it still hop when turning like a locker in the back

Ty!

Hey Sixtyfiveford, Thanks for the great video. I have a question regarding the Loctite stick. Does it hold up well even in oiled compartments? I know loctite makes the 242 in the liquid or stick form, and the 243 (oil resistant) is only liquid. Wondering if yours hold up well or if the bolts backed out. thanks.

great VIDEO . VERY IN DEPTH SORRY FOR THE CAPS KEYBOARD IS WHACKED

I need this locker for Pajero 1992 front differential. the gear ratio is 8/39. Any recommendations where can order? Your kind reply will be highly appreciated. Regards

How do you correct clearance discrepancies if its out of spec?

I have a 95 f150 and it has 44 on the front axle so I’d assume it’s the 44. You’re telling me all I have to do is pay $250 for one and follow your video and I’m good to go? My rear differential is open. Wonder how hard that one would be to upgrade.

I was sick of being stuck in wet grass I Lincoln Locked I had no choice instant results.

Very good video. Where in the world can you buy a metal coffee can anymore? LOL

Do you know where that Dana 44 high pinyon came from or outta what?? Really need to know. Thanks Dandahermit

Do you have to set back lash taking out the ring gear and carrier like that?

Have you put a locker in the rear end yet? I just bought a spartan locker for my rear 30 spline Dana 60 in my 77 Ford highboy.

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How long is a lunch box locker expected to last with minimal off road use? Like... Half a dozen off road trips a year with possible locking use?

It may be obvious to others, but I’d like to know if Warn hubs still work to allow free wheeling when lunchbox lockers are installed. Well done video!

Is that axle the same as a Dana 50? Also there’s no need to check the backlash?

Thanks for the video, think your panhards bent or is it just the angle?

Do a video on changing your blinker fluid.

What about the C clips on the axle shaft

Great video! I wanna do this to the front of my xj. Does it affect your daily driving while not in 4×4?

What happen if you weld the gears together. Can you still drive on road with the gears welded

how is the steering ? is it hard to steer now ?

Is it bad I had no idea how one of those works. I had the rear built for my 32 ford

How does the Ford steer now? Heavier trucks can be more forgiving with a front lunchbox locker than something like a jeep.

Worked alot better with the locker

So then how does an old posi rear end work?

I think my 79 F needs this. Have yet to get stuck.... but... just in case. Mine should be a 30 spline? seems common... Its in my cart now at least.

Awesome vid!! Is there anything that you don't do?

Hey Moe, Did you think about using a air locker?.

Do You Still Have This Truck

Is it really that easy though? I would love to put one in my 03 tahoe!

How often would you need to change those?

Is that just for off roading?

How do you like the lunchbox so far? I've been thinking about going this way.

to do the gear swap with diff in the axle? if can get the center pin out/in without having to grind the ring gear that is in the way... too much, per Petersons 4 Wheel and OFF road magazine article. if ring gear it TOTALLY too thick then the ring gear has to come off/out much more work to slide axles out of knuckles... at which point might as well get the axle tube seals off e bay $20 from CN to seal the axle tubes from mud/dirt. make special half moon thing on all thread to get the trash out of axle tubes so that trash doesnt get pushed into differential/seal and the old seal leaks gear oil into the axle tube. not the end of the world... if have the axle tube end seals from CN/HK in 3 weeks for $20 so the oil is kept in the axle tubes and not leaking all over the inside of the tires. as replacing the inside differential axle seals looks like a chore without another set of hands to keep broom handle/extensions in just the right place hammering in the new axle/differential seal that keeps the gear oil in the differential. STP OIL TREATMENT? to THICKEN UP THE gear oil so it wont leak out so much? 60 WT... liquid grease really thickens up oils, motor and gear oil.

so with that locker your front axle is gonna be locked? no way to let it be free?

Only need to write on one race, your truck is cool, looks like a beast!!!