How to install a lock right lunchbox locker in a Dana 30

[@evanwilliams6878]

Dude this video literally made the difference between me finally getting the locker installed or just throwing the stupid thing in the trash. I could NOT get those stupid pins figured out

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thank you for this well done educational video. I would have had a rain storm somewhere in the video if I tried to do this project. Carry On Sir!

[@jeepingeo]

Thanks Ronnie. I just installed a monkey grip which is identical to the lock rite in my CJ 3.54 carrier. Thankfully I saw your video and now I know to disassemble it all again and check tolerances. An extra 15 minutes now will save hours and extra dollars spent down the road should something go wrong due to poor tolerances.

[@sultanheart]

How do you like the monkey grip after one year ?

[@dustinkile7705]

So is it like a limited slip or how does it engage?

[@acokedupmonkey3762]

Great video but I’m having a mini freak out with all the grass on the table 🤣

[@Weidjeep]

I know its a yr later but would this locker fit in a dana30 vari-lok carrier? My clutch packs have gone very bad. Its lifted AWD v8 with a 247 and 32in tires. And I cant find rebuild kits for it so I am doing a locker.

[@dennisgriffin5323]

I've got a 99 tj I run on the road a lot ive got clutch locker in it how rough would it be on my jeep for front and rear

[@raymondcarire5676]

How do you put the c clips in

[@dansharp8042]

How low gearing can you have before the locker will not fit ?????

[@exquisitearangement]

I put mine in the front of a TJ with 355 gears in the axle, I had to pull one shaft

[@dominicksnow2049]

So I installed this locker, now while driving slow or driving at all it will pop, then lock my steering wheel. Mainly turning left. Any idea on the fix? Would really appreciate it!

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

Waiting on someone to answer this.

[@cherokeeronnie]

Sounds like the tolerance was to tight

[@jacobhughes3478]

@@cherokeeronniehow does your axle shafts stay in without the C clip

[@cherokeeronnie]

It don’t have c clips in the front

[@officialWWM]

I really want to do this but I’m really scared I’ll mess it up, lol.

[@cherokeeronnie]

Just make sure your tolerance is right and your diff isn’t wore out you will be fine

[@officialWWM]

@@cherokeeronnie thanks for your vote of confidence, lol.

[@aberjaylopdollar1074]

Courage is doing what must be done, in the face of fear. Failure is the path to success. No one that has ever done anything good, did it without failure. Break stuff, and getter dun!@@officialWWM

[@92frchld]

Hey does this completely lock it up or does it allow the wheels to spin differently on corners. Was considering this as im fixing to regear mine but i dont have cad and dont want to break stuff on the street.

[@cherokeeronnie]

It keeps the diff open until locked in 4x4

[@92frchld]

@@cherokeeronnie i watched a bunch of videos and discovered this. I thought it was the same thing as a spool so i was looking at this ridiculously expensive locking hub conversion kit so i could lock the front up. Im definitely buying a lunchbox now. Thanks man!

[@cherokeeronnie]

They are definitely worth it. that’s all I have run not had much of a problem

[@Wheeler123]

As other comments asked, where is the clearance measurements, critical to work properly!!

[@cherokeeronnie]

In the manual they give you a in-between measurements. The same measurements will not work with every diff that’s why I didn’t put it in the video

[@ninjascout468]

What happened to measurements so you know it in spec case you have to add washer's or make smaller , this is the most important part of doing these as mine works perfectly in my rear Dana 35 1993 Xj 😲

[@cherokeeronnie]

It’s in the description

[@danhambrick6331]

Man that looked easy....

[@Chaka5451]

I shot that spring across my garage and lost both just watching this video

[@alexjones5239]

Installed mine the same and it doesn't work

[@cherokeeronnie]

Did you check the spacing and follow the specs

[@jeremyhanna3852]

​@cherokeeronnie were do I find the specs it's not on there website and my used jeep has this locker but don't lock up correctly

[@227lazer]

Good video. It shows your a good mechanic unlike alot of the dip shits putting in lunch box lockers.

[@mikecarr1484]

Why pull the carrier. I can't find one decent answer. You can fit all the stuff in and out without pulling the carrier.

[@cherokeeronnie]

You can’t get the pen out with 355 gearing

[@raymondcarire5676]

U should of done it with the c clips

[@JeffAnderson-f1q]

Didn't go over locking axle with c clips. Not that easy dude

[@twentyninecycleworks]

Don't you have to adjust backlash and all that jazz?

[@cherokeeronnie]

No just make sure the locker isn’t to tight

[@mikecarr1484]

I am going to make a video proving everyone wrong. You do not need to remove the carrier or the ring gear.

[@cherokeeronnie]

You can’t get the pen out unless you grind down a gear depending on the gearing you have the pen hits the ring gear on 355 gears

[@jimmylanders2693]

he missed an important step. you have to measure tolerances. if it is out it wont work. save yourself some headache and do the measurements. you may have to buy some side gear shims for $10 to make it right

[@jeremyhanna3852]

I bought a used jeep with this locker any idea were I get the specs it don't lock up correct slips way to easy

[@jimmylanders2693]

@@jeremyhanna3852 you should be able to find it on the company website

[@jimmylanders2693]

i bought a new one and i was having trouble getting it to unlock. it was banging loud. i got the clearances as close to the middle of the range as possible. i ended up taking out the factory springs and installing some weaker springs from the hardware store. i went tried different stiffness springs until it seemed to engage and disengage less aggressively. it still locks, but doesn't scare the pedestrians in the parking lots anymore. maybe some stronger springs will help your situation if shimming doesn't fix it.

[@JeepYJing]

@@jimmylanders2693 I read your comment. How are the springs doing on the Dana30?

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I can buy a spartan today for $161 dollars