Spartan locker

[89GMCJOHN]

So I went to install my Spartan locker tonight and ran into some trouble.My C clips cannot be installed after I put the locker in. The second photo is what they call the spacer . I noticed my spacer will not slip over my axle splines . My logic says that spacer should fit freely over the axle splines and drop into the "driver" below. Can anybody confirm this should slip freely up and down the splines ? If so I guess I need to clearance the spacers inner diameter ? Thanks.

 

[89GMCJOHN]

Answered my own question at around 9:20 of this video the guy ran into the same exact problem and had to clearance the inside of the Spartan spacer . I will do that tomorrow .

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[GoToGuy]

What did manufacturer say about this? Shouldn't this have been caught in engineering?

 

[89GMCJOHN]

What did manufacturer say about this? Shouldn't this have been caught in engineering?

You would think they would catch it right ....who knows .....axle tolerances ???????? This guys video cemented the "fix" for me ....... his video was shot 5 yrs ago !

 

[89GMCJOHN]

Best Spartan locker install video I found done by a guy showing c clip installation

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[89GMCJOHN]

So I wrapped up the locker install, yes just like the guy in the video I had to clearance out the center of both the spacers....very frustrating buying stuff from manufacturers and it simply doesnt fit without reworking it. Getting all the pieces in took some time and patience. I did the left side of the axle first... put the first gear half in ,push the axle through put the c clip on the axle,put the spacer over the c clip then put the second half drive gear over it ...put the whole right side in with the c clip cheater slot facing outward,push the axle in and out until you have the axle slot perfectly aligned with the c clip cheater slot,push the c clip into the slot fully,once seated then cheat the axle outward taking up any slack. Align both halves cross shaft crescents,pull your 4 cotter pins,where your spring cylinders drop into the round machined recesses,put cross shaft in and tighten cross shaft bolt with locktite.....ps I used a little bit of axle grease as glue to help keep the halves together while assembling.

 

[bluex]

I have a spartan locker in my C10 an I hate it. It binds in parking lots an pops loud enough that people think you hit their car.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

I have a spartan locker in my C10 an I hate it. It binds in parking lots an pops loud enough that people think you hit their car.

I was wondering how they act on the real world. Guess for a daily it's better to spend a whole lot more for a Eaton or something similar.
But I'm sure it's a lot more streetable than a Lincoln locker! Lol

 

[89GMCJOHN]

I was wondering how they act on the real world. Guess for a daily it's better to spend a whole lot more for a Eaton or something similar.
But I'm sure it's a lot more streetable than a Lincoln locker! Lol

I will give you guys an honest opinion once I have driven it awhile.....I had a Richmond Powertrax in my 462 Buick yrs ago and loved it.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

I will give you guys an honest opinion once I have driven it awhile.....I had a Richmond Powertrax in my 462 Buick yrs ago and loved it.

Awesome....good to get feedback about any aftermarket parts.