1967 Jeep CJ5 Powertrax Lock Right Locker Installation!

1967 Jeep cj5 lock right locker installation! It’s time the old Jeep gets some more traction by installing a Powertrax Lock Right Locker in the Dana 44 rear axle. This is a pretty straightforward install. The locker seems to be on par with price and quality of similar products. With this upgrade the old cj5 should be able to go almost anywhere! This should be similar to a Willys Jeep cj2a, cj3a, CJ3B.
Locker:
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[@notsofast5495]

just what I was looking for. I installed Lock-Rites in my 1956 CJ wiith 25 front and 44 axles about 27 yrs ago. My offorading days are over so I need to put my gears back in. This is what I needed to refresh my memory on how I'll do it.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad to hear it!

[@65cj55]

Very good, i like that you're keeping the mods simple and not chopping it up.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad you like it!

[@motorv8N]

Fantastic! On the list to tackle!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

It’s worth every penny! Thank you!

[@lzjranchshiawathahideoutby254]

Front and rear done in a '57 willys CJ5 with transplanted Dauntless V6 oddfire lit by HEI. Perfection in the desert of Southeastern Utah...

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I’m dying to do a Buick swap!

[@BarryJoeBailey]

Your videos are awsome. The time you put in, and the detail is excellent. I have a 1958 CJ5 with a 19 spline Detroit locker and Warn full floating axles. I installed a Lock Right in the front Dana 25. I added 11 drum brakes. Just a quick note, the early CJs, prior to 1962 (I believe) were 5.38 gears with the 2.79 first gear T90 transmission. The 1962 (?) and later came with 4.27 axle gears and the T90c transmission. The T90c has a 3.39 first gear. Actually I'm looking for a T90c (3.39 first gear). I run 33x10.50x15s and 1st gear, in high range is somewhat high, or almost too tall. Thanks again for your efforts.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Really appreciate the positive feedback! That’s an excellent point thank you for sharing!

[@flywiseman]

I'm amazed at how easy you made that look

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I appreciate it! It’s not a bad job if you plan ahead and make sure you’ve got everything you need!

[@PeterHatton-nm6rn]

Another great video mate. Thanks. I might look at this for my GPW after the disc brake conversion is done.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you! Disk brakes and lockers makes these old jeeps pretty dang good!

[@Jhfstudio]

Lockers definitely make a big difference. Great upgrade.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

For sure!

[@tsmith578]

Nice video. Thank you. I usually prefer using a gasket on most things myself, but I often coat the gaskets with Indian Head gasket shellac, and I have had very good results with it, and it also makes gaskets last longer and it also makes them so that they can sometimes be reusable when needed which can be helpful in a pinch. On transfer cases and axles when needed I found that Permatex makes a Silicone RTV formula for gear oil that works very well, it is part number #81182 . I used it for my transfer case rebuild that I did a couple years ago and so far I haven't had any issues with it leaking. Thanks again for your videos. Tim from Wisconsin.

[@mjcavender1230]

Indian Head is good stuff. 👍🏻

[@tsmith578]

​@@mjcavender1230 yes it is, been working with it on projects for over forty years,. It also works great for filling in imperfections on surfaces that have rust, corrosion or scratches. Just clean everything up with a wire or brass brush,. And apply as many coats as needed to fill the area that needs attention, I often use a heat gun or hair dryer to accelerate drying, Then sand it smooth with a sanding block. I have even used it for filling in Pitting on cylinder heads that rust or corrosion from old acidic antifreeze.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Awesome I’ll have to check it out thank you for sharing and watching!

[@kevinslone990]

I love your channel....keep it simple. good work

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you really appreciate it!

[@petervollers]

Great vid. Thx for being so thorough.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you for watching!

[@mjcavender1230]

Very nice video. Always look forward to your next video.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@thomassullivan410]

That was excellent thank you. O.K. now what time yall coming over to help me with mine young feller I have cold beer for yah. See yah in a few. 😁

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Haha sounds like a plan 😉

[@TheOldaz1]

Thanks for another great instructional, only thing you might have added is to mention aligning the drain hole in the axle housing with the plates and shims.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Good point I should have mentioned that. Thanks!

[@survivingminnesota8381]

I installed same locker in both front and rear of a Sami. Worked well.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad to hear it!

[@calegoethals4575]

Great video! Keep it up!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@jeep2003]

The right stuff is definately the right stuff! One thing you didnt mention about the axle seals. When replacing them always make sure they ride on the hub where they are supposed to. Iv had ones that were a different depth and didnt even reach the hub to seal it! Especially important when modifying the brakes and such like you did.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Glad you agree! I’ve never seen that issue but I appreciate you mentioning it I’ll have to check that out!

[@oscarpuente2029]

👍 great job.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@tn65s]

Great job, probably the single best up grade for the jeep of any age. Best of luck with the front limited slip.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@tn65s]

@@SevenBarSalvage After watching your video I'm going to order a kit for my CJ-2A.and get to work. Might even do the disc brake thing. Thanks for the lessons. By for now from the Great State of Maine

[@SevenBarSalvage]

@@tn65s Shoot yeah! Glad to hear it!

[@elizabethpedro3103]

excelentt video thanks

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@muhammadimran2763]

Our nawab sahib "bahawal " use it for disposal purpuse.

[@RustyPileAdventures]

My muffler is tilted exactly the same way 😂

[@SevenBarSalvage]

😂

[@Tom-og7fi]

Great video I have installed a few of the lunch box lockers they work great

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I’ve really liked this locker it works good on and off road. Thank you!

[@larryalexander4833]

Good video. I have saw videos of several brand name of these types of lockers . I'm curious if any of them are any major difference and or better than the other ?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you! Lockrights seem really popular with older Jeeps I’ve not really seen any others sorry!

[@davo8802]

I have a 1960 jeep that use to be in the military. It has a 4 banger with a 4 speed and a transfer case that is stamped Spicer. It has 24v and all waterproof everything. It use to run but my dad passed away b4 he changed it to 12v and I have no ideal what it takes to do that and I can not figure out how to get it to run. Do you know what other type of engine and transmission that will bolt to my transfer case with out any problems?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

The engine is the same as a 12 volt system. Changing to 12 volt really just means replacing everything electrical like your ignition, generator, starter, lights, gauges. There’s no such thing as an easy engine swap 😆

[@edgaraugusto6392]

hola gracias por esos buenos videos, tengo un cj5 1967 quisiera cambio de frenos a disco pero no se cuales buscar para adaptar. Solicito ayuda con medidas o el de que carro puedo adaptarlos. Bogotá Colombia

[@TheHammer260]

What do you think about doing the disc brake conversion on just the front wheels? A lot of trucks back in the day had setups like that but they have a different weight distribution. Interested to hear your thoughts.

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Everything I’ve heard and seen it’s a good setup. You’ll have to get some kind of proportioning valve or the front and rear probably won’t lock up at the same time. I did disk and drum on my 3B! Thanks!

[@alvinuselton912]

What do lockers do? Their purpose? Does it make it positraction? Sorry I am ignorant mechanically. You are definitely skilled and very good teacher

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Sends power to all the tires, in stock form the tire with the least amount of traction gets all the power (helps in turning) so a 4x4 in stock form really just has power going to 1 rear tire and 1 front tire, this gives you 4 tires with power!

[@robertbrandywine]

@@SevenBarSalvage But what do you give up? Why weren't they designed this way?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

@@robertbrandywine It’s not going to turn as sharp. A lot of road miles with a locker with wear your tires out quicker. A limited slip is a better option for something seeing a lot of road time.

[@makingcookingfixing]

but aren't hub locks for that?@@SevenBarSalvage

[@SevenBarSalvage]

@@makingcookingfixing Locking hubs engage and disengage your front axles. With an open differential and hubs locked the axle will only send power to the tire with the least amount of traction.

[@dgiorgi1725]

Enjoyed it? I loved it!!! Great detail for sure you are the man. What is the advantage of having this locker over the stock configuration?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Haha really appreciate it! Both wheels always turn, in the stock setup the wheel with the least amount of traction get all the power. Stock Jeeps are really 2 wheel drive if you think about it!

[@dgiorgi1725]

@@SevenBarSalvage So to test if my Willys Truck has these types of lockers installed like the owner told me he did, would be to jack up the rear and simply turn the tires and if both move its a locker? I am assuming same with the front rear as well? Thanks

[@SevenBarSalvage]

@@dgiorgi1725 If it’s got a locker or limited slip they should both turn the same direction if it’s open they will spin opposite directions! Hope this helps!

[@dgiorgi1725]

@@SevenBarSalvage Thank you and YES, this helps. I guess I would need to lock the front hubs to test them am I correct?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

@@dgiorgi1725 Correct, no problem!

[@grumpy1962R]

Also, does a guy add one of these kits to the front? Which axle did they use in the front

[@SevenBarSalvage]

I would for sure use one in the front also. Mine has a limited slip but I wish I would have used one of these lockers. They used a Dana 25 and 27 up front. Thank you!

[@grumpy1962R]

Are the bearings and seals still available for the axle

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Oh yeah very available!

[@ram0nromansoto728]

How can I order what I need to make my 74 cj5 front disc brake

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Brennan’s garage has the brackets!

[@Robert-yo1tb]

Is that a Dana 41 or 44? How do you tell the difference between the two?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Dana is really good about casting the axle number into the center chunk. Otherwise they are pretty similar as far as I know.

[@Sweetlou22]

Are the disc brakes worth the swap ?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

For sure even if you just do the front! Disk brakes don’t fill with mud and water and are way easier to service. They stop good too! Thanks!

[@amx19733]

Always Great!!!!

[@SevenBarSalvage]

Thank you!

[@bmstowell1]

Do you have a similar video for a CJ2A?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

As long as your 2A has a Dana 44 it’s the exact same. There was a Dana 41 it’s a hair different but not by much. Thanks!

[@grumpy1962R]

The locker kit only goes to 1964?

[@SevenBarSalvage]

No they have kits for pretty much all the civilian models and years!