Cheapest Locker Ever - Lincoln Locker - How To Make Your Own Spool

In this video we are going to go over the techniques to welding together and making your own spool. How to make it last forever and the proper steps to take before, during and after you've welded the carrier together. The cheapest locker you could ever have!
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This product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Your mileage may vary. Do not try this at home. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. For off-road use only. Slippery when wet. Batteries not included. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, cherokee XJ, wrangler TJ, wrangler JK, or any Jeep vehicle, especially the newer Fiat ones. How-to videos may be too intense for some viewers and children under 30 years of age. Please remain seated until the 4x4 ride has come to a complete stop. Studies have shown viewing these videos causes increased cancer risks in laboratory test people. I am not a professional, I have no training, I'm not even particularly good at horse whispering. Don't believe everything that you know. Please keep your hands in the vehicle at all times. Do not tap on glass. Do not eat anything that has been on the floor for more than 3 days. Keep your hands to yourself. Not to be taken internally. Reproduction strictly prohibited. Driver does not carry cash. Objects in Bleepinjeep mirrors may be farther than they appear.
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[@JoePublicWorld]

Colt is an awesome addition to the Bleepin Jeep team

[@Bleepincolt]

Well thank you👍

[@bobbyf.9130]

Agreed. Great addition. Very useful knowledge. Living a life most of us daydream of. Much respect. Love the videos!

[@benmiller5015]

I mean he's alright lol just kidding he's pretty cool lol

[@benmiller5015]

@@bobbyf.9130 I mean for me it's 3rd gear, wide open throttle down a 2 track straight into a mudhole n not stopping til I'm out the other side, something breaks, or it's buried to the floorboards. But hey to each their own lol

[@harveynez4892]

Needs his own channel.....

[@vivillager]

4:59 Until that moment, I never knew why it was called "the Lincoln Locker"

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

“Don’t get stuck, Lock’er Up!!” ~Abraham Lincoln

[@framerandy77]

This guy is good, great videos. Alot better than the other couple guys that were on here.

[@MileytheJeepV2]

Didnt know you weld it to the cast... Good stuff

[@jameshall4385]

Great video. A welded diff is cheaper but I would save up a little more money and by a mini spool or a full spool. The amount of welding wire, gas, and time would make me spend the extra money. Plus the diff is more serviceable if it isn’t completely welded solid.

[@Bleepincolt]

I see your point, but many people don't have the equipment or ability to set up gears. With a new full spool you'd be committed to that. A mini spool is fine but what makes the axle any more or less serviceable with a welded carrier?

[@FourWheelingJeeps]

Colt you're like a natural behind the camera! Great job man keep it up.

[@worthshop]

Getting ready to do this on a couple of my rigs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@bleepinjeep]

Glad to help

[@danielmagalhaes5739]

Thanks for another tutorial video!!! Happy New Year!!!

[@erichughes9098]

Thank you Cole a another great video 😎👍

[@rudyterry5075]

Great job Colt. Happy New Year!

[@mikeandshelliesoverlanding]

Another great video man keep it up 👍

[@juliancastillo1687]

My guy looks like a wrench turning version of mac miller😂

[@rickmarquart3277]

Great information,Colt. Thanks. I enjoy your videos, a lot. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Bleepincolt]

Thank you👍

[@ryanhubble9157]

I like using flux core and i like to weld a small spot hit it with the air needle to relax the bead

[@Bleepincolt]

Interesting👍

[@jeepdoctv]

Link-loc = cheap awesome

[@unclequack5445]

I will Lincoln Lock a diff for no charge $ if the customer brings the diff ready to weld I always plate the gears and have never had any to fail I recommend a Lincoln Lock 100% and I always plate the gears unless it's clip axle.

[@nevermeanttobuild1514]

Colt- have you ever had the cast crack in carrier from welding?? i've never welded cast iron and dont wanna make my cheap locker expensive lol

[@bleepinjeep]

I've never had that happen, even when a hemi was in front of it.

[@fastchevys137]

Did mine and i love it, seen to many cheap mini spools Give Up - LOL

[@Udink]

2:02 Shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried, there's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich...

[@Bleepincolt]

Someone caught on😉🤪

[@lmt-adventures620]

I have an explorer sport 4x4 that I’m turning into a budget off-roader, literally parked until trail run, I’m going to sue this method and save some money for better rubbers. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@ericoffroad6524]

Is it possible to weld up a carrier that has a possi unit in it that is worn out?

[@Bleepincolt]

I think that would depend on what kind of posi unit you have. I've never tried welding clutch discs together but I have welded GM gov-loc carriers together.

[@Stevesbe]

I've melted many spider gears together with 7018 rods and they held up even street driving with slicks

[@nevermeanttobuild1514]

so you didnt weld spider gears to the cast?

[@azkatie]

ATF might visit you about those Hand Grenades.

[@Bleepincolt]

Na, they're drilled out and legal. They have nuts welded on the bottom for shifter knobs👍

[@codyslagle3755]

What would be a good 3/4 or 1 ton front axle in a tj with a hemi swap

[@Bleepincolt]

With the torque of a hemi id definitely shoot for a dana 60, either from an aftermarket company or a ford superduty 👍

[@fredfleming261]

👍

[@Chimib]

Hi, thank you so much... Hiw good is this set up for driving in a highway? I mean to get to the trail driving the truck to get it there. Another question, is this feasible for a Toyota Landcruiser 1991 with a front solid axle? Thanks in advance.

[@nevermeanttobuild1514]

im no pro, but this is usually done with offroad only rigs, your going to put tons of stress on you steering components at highway speeds and with on road traction. if you want to keep the rig good for on road you need a locker you can disengage- this goes for any vehicle

[@caseyh7826]

Is the Lincoln locker any better than the Hobart Hellagrip or the Esab Evertrac?

[@Bleepincolt]

Pretty sure they all work just as well, haha!

[@Broncosaurus_Adventures]

Can you do this while it’s on the vehicle?

[@Bleepincolt]

Yes

[@drugtalk101]

Is it a bad decision to lock it like this if I daily my rig? And will this be more likely to break an axel shaft when turning on the road?!

[@Bleepincolt]

I've had many welded daily vehicles but it would be like having a spool in the back. Road manors are different and tire wear more common

[@taco472]

How does that go again....???

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

ok, ya got a like for going "wom-wom-wom"...TC1:28

[@seanokeefe703]

JB Weld locker ?

[@benmiller5015]

Was kinda hoping you'd give an amp/volts setting you prefer to run to ensure you get it in there deep lol. Not that I'm gonna run out n start welding up diffs cuz any rig I'd have is gonna have to see some pavement n tires ain't cheap lol

[@Spectrum184]

Hot as she goes bud.

[@Bleepincolt]

Well the down side to that is each welder is different so what may work on my welder would have different settings on another but my lincoln 216 was on volt setting D, wire speed at 280-300 and .035 wire🤙

[@benmiller5015]

@@Bleepincolt ah yes forgot that most home welders have presets instead of an infinitely adjustable amp/voltage knob n display

[@scottpetrie8707]

@@Bleepincolt so Lincoln 140 or 180. Lol

[@Bleepincolt]

@@scottpetrie8707 no it's a 216👍

[@SquareLyfe]

sounding like bubba from forrest gump "dana 27, dana 30, dana 35, dana 44, dana 60, an 8.8, a dana 70, a dana 80..." 😜

[@Bleepincolt]

😉👍

[@tonyb2086]

Good video showing how thats done. Welded diff has its place, i'd do that over a mini-spool every time. Put a mini spool in everything else will break...and then the mini spool😒

[@JeepTeriyaki]

Mini spools or welded carriers in are for off road only. How will a mini spool destroy shit faster? If a welded carrier lets go your ring pinion and carrier are all fucked. Id rather replace ann axle shaft than have the diff blow apart. Videos like this breed morons

[@tonyb2086]

@@JeepTeriyaki mini spool is a problem because of the issues with "play" like was mentioned in the show. They break the end of the axle shaft off where it enters the spool, or the end of the spool breaks..or both. Thats my experience with them, but i'm a moron wtf do i know😊

[@JeepTeriyaki]

@@tonyb2086 no different than it breaking off where it slides into the carrier...all it is, is a solid center or sleeved carrier. Low IQs plague posts where people hack and micky mouse drivetrains. Welded cariers are for old farm trucks. Only to be used on full time off-road shitboxes and anyone who thinks otherwise is a moron. That being said spools are better than welding carriers but still for offroad use only unless you like breaking axles and stripping ring gears like you would welding it posi like a dipshit

[@lezbriddon]

seems a bit permanent.....

[@benmiller5015]

Nah man if you watch the cheap jeep challenge videos Matt from busted knuckle shows you how to make it an open diff again lol

[@andrewforte]

@@benmiller5015 That's because most people don't weld the gears to the carrier. So there's the possibility that the welds can break.

[@benmiller5015]

@@andrewforte yeah I just couldn't resist the chance to be a smartass

[@tortron]

Lock it with lead, then you can melt it out when you don't want it locked any more (weekend hot rodder tip from way back)

[@cunever]

I’m afraid you will have to forgive me, but to me welding a differential shut constitutes the height of nuttiness to the power of 13. It would have helped if you explained the use of such folly. To understand my point it might help to let you know that I live in country where there are practically no straight roads but lots of mountains 😂. Your welding is quite decent though... as is your sense of humour!

[@Bleepincolt]

It's no different than running a mini spool or spool in the rear axle just cheaper. It'll gain traction as with an open diff the power will only go to one wheel (the wheel with the least resistance) so with a lincoln locker(spool) you'd now have both tires giving more traction when needed.

[@Bleepincolt]

Also thank you😉👍

[@OntarioFreshwaterFishing]

Hmmm I have a Dana 35 laying around. This could be fun until it's not.

[@Bleepincolt]

I've welded a lot of dana 35's and wheeled the snot out of them till they exploded before changing out with an 8.8 or bigger.

[@OntarioFreshwaterFishing]

@@Bleepincolt the 35 is sitting around from a old jeep I used to have. I honestly thought I would never use it again but it may be fun to see how long itl last on 35's with it welded. Plus will give me a chance to do a rebuild on my Dana 44 thats currently in my Jeep.

[@Bleepincolt]

@@OntarioFreshwaterFishing sounds like an awesome idea👍

[@thresholdose336]

Where’s the tdi jeep @

[@robhughes1544]

I didn’t see a Missouri plate on the garage door

[@Bleepincolt]

I have one above my garage door😉👍

[@joeymitchell7305]

Didnt see New Mexico either

[@Bleepincolt]

@@joeymitchell7305 you guys need to check out my IG if you're looking for states I've wheeled in plates above my garage door👍

[@pmd3211]

Welded cast iron always fails

[@codytub]

in soviet russia thiz iz ze only lokerr

[@bigbbigb2549]

Am I second?

[@benmiller5015]

Yup you're number 2

[@PandaOnSkis]

Lol, car people call that a welded diff

[@consaka1]

Even when I was dirt poor I would never do this. Too permanent. Also being locked can be bad in some low traction situations and actually contribute to getting stuck. Plus it digs up trails. Plus puts extreme stress on the driveshafts and accelerates tire wear. On top of that how often do you really need it locked. I have found that seldom do I really need to be locked.

[@Bleepincolt]

I run spools in my sami, I've never found where I get better traction unlocked ever in my life🤷‍♂️ but I've ran lincoln lockers in many of my dual purpose rigs for years.

[@consaka1]

@@Bleepincolt my main thought there was super soft sand where you can barely go anyway and you go to turn sharp. One or both tires will dig in. I have an air locker in the back of my rig and had cases where I forgot to unlock and got into trouble because of it. Same is true of some deep snow where you just don't want slippage. Snow in particular can be dicey when you need both tires keyed in. If one tire slips then you lose it. Of course this can mostly be over compensated for with much larger tires.

[@NoWr2Run]

4X4Scout, I TOTALLY AGREE.

[@Bleepincolt]

@@consaka1 I don't think anyone is disagreeing that an air locker is great for the rear axle, especially a dual purpose rig. But an air locker, compressor and setting it up takes a lot more money and time than a lincoln locker on a budget wheeler.

[@consaka1]

@@Bleepincolt I honestly wish it was a trutrac but that's what I was stuck with. But yeah my rig is honestly not a trail only rig and routinely makes trips across the country. Multi purpose if you will. For just one limited purpose I can see a lincoln locker doing the job but the downside of not being able to turn it off would really bother me as a slightly ocd person. Honestly I think I would figure out a way to selectively apply brakes to each wheel first. Lol that would at least preserve my tight steering. Oh and you need an air compressor anyway so that's not a big deal. I carry two with me everywhere and one was free thanks to a , I think , lincoln navigator.

[@delinquentdesign]

Did somebody say seal? Arf arf arf!

[@patpollifrone9827]

Am I first?!

[@joseguzman2950]

Ya

[@benmiller5015]

Congratulations you won today's prize. For being number 1 you get some number 2

[@justinbradley276]

Jeez I just open The diff. shove the tip in there and weld the shit

[@BallGuy89]

Mall crawlers. do not attempt.

[@Waspface]

Mall crawlers have electric lockers that they never use. Lincoln lockers are for hard core off-roaders only.