Wizard
SubscriberRecently the Detroit Locker that I installed twelve years ago started to clunk violently, a bit more often than it used to, when going around corners. Then last night when leaving my driveway it gave an almighty clunk, then again at the next corner, and the next and so forth, and also sometimes on a straight. It seems that it is the locker that has failed but I understand they are supposed to be bulletproof. So, I was wondering if a broken axle is more likely to be the problem. Has anyone had this issue with Detroits? Is there a way I can tell what's wrong Before I pull everything apart?
Anyway, I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend.
2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)
Wizard
SubscriberEven if it's a broken axle you'll still need to pull everything apart. 'Seasy to check, just raise each rear wheel and turn it. With a Detroit Locker, it shouldn't rotate. Actually, now I think about it, probably best to raise the rear axle, disengage the handbrake and start rotating prop shaft and wheels to help diagnose. Have a good weekend!
2013 D4 expedition equipped
1966 Army workshop trailer
(previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)
Swaggie
I’m not sure they’re bulletproof. I think in the past they’ve had a reputation for being brittle in many respects and breaking when an axle snaps.
Hopefully no bits come out with the oil and its just something simple.
Cheers
Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
Super Moderator
Is it a locker or unlocker?
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
RoverLord
check your flanges first.
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
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Wizard
SubscriberIt’s an unlockerOriginally Posted by V8Ian
2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)
Wizard
SubscriberThank you, but what part is the flange.
My mate reckons simply replacing the oil might fix it but I’m extremely skeptical about that.
Oh, you mean on the driveshaft don’t you?
2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)
ForumSage
And your still driving it ? After the first unusual clunk I'd have had it up on axle stands and dissasembling till I found the problem, each succesive drive can be adding to the repair bill exponentially. But as suggested probably a flange , that would be a bullet dodged. But If you don't know what part the flange is I think your the wrong guy to be on the spanners.
And no, your mate is wrong , replacing the oil wont help.
RoverLord
I ment the axle flanges
Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
Wizard
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