| A Dana 30 locker is a mechanism that replaces the | | | | their "lighter-duty" nature, they will allow your axle to |
| internal side and spider gears on a Dana 30 | | | | differentiate when in a turn. The internal gears will |
| differential. Side and spider gears are what allow both | | | | overrun each other to allow the differentiation. |
| wheels on the same axle rotate at different speeds | | | | Some of the benefits include: |
| such as when turning a corner. A Dana 30 locker will | | | | - Fits inside the existing differential case. |
| force both tires to rotate at the same speed. This is | | | | - Easily installed without special tools or setup |
| beneficial for low-traction driving conditions such as | | | | equipment. |
| off-roading. | | | | - Cheap when compared to heavy-duty lockers. |
| There are several different types of Dana 30 lockers | | | | The (Eaton) Detroit Locker is a heavy-duty Dana 30 |
| available, however their objective is to do the same | | | | locker. This is a definite step up in strength and price |
| thing: deliver 100% of the driving torque to both | | | | over the light-duty lockers. The difference is that it's |
| drive wheels on an axle. | | | | a complete replacement unit for the differential case |
| Two of the more popular Dana 30 lockers is the | | | | with the locking components built inside and isn't as |
| Powertrax Lock-Right Locker and the (Eaton) Detroit | | | | forgiving with differentiation around corners. |
| EZ Locker. Both of these lockers are similar to one | | | | Otherwise its automatic, positive-locking functionality |
| another (and I've often had customers ask for the | | | | is the same. |
| Lock-Right because of the lower price). These are | | | | Some of the benefits include: |
| automatic, positive-locking differentials. They can be | | | | - Strength: made for up to 70,000 lb. capacity. |
| used in demanding off-road situations, but are | | | | - Reliability: it will never let a wheel stop turning. |
| designed for the recreational off-roader. Because of | | | | |