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Old 01-19-2008, 07:00 PM   #1
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Will sticky tack lock the diffs on a wk
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:06 PM   #2
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Not very well. Just get some JB weld it costs $5 at the hardware store or at an automotive supply ie pepboys, murrys, autozone. You wont be sorry.
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:08 PM   #3
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have you tried it
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Old 01-19-2008, 07:35 PM   #4
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Both axles of my WK were done be for it was even driven.
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:34 PM   #5
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I would advise against sticky-tac, or hot-glue. The reason being is that it doesn't lock the diff effectively, nor does it give a smooth limited-slip effect as a fluid would. It'll hold for a bit, and then let go - leaving a big clump of material inbetween the gears that they will have to chew though, causing enough strain to eventually cause damage.

If you want a removable option, either get a second set of diffs to lock, or buy a set of lockers.
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:41 PM   #6
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I started out with silly putty and have gone to Maximizers since then. The putty worked nicely and the lockers work a whole lot better!
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Old 01-19-2008, 10:29 PM   #7
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If you are looking for a limited slip, I am using silicone ear plugs in mine. So far, it is working very well. But I am going for a bashing/trail truck not a hard core crawler so YMMV.
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:06 PM   #8
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Good idea Maggster!
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Old 01-19-2008, 11:55 PM   #9
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lockers are 9.99 a piece just buy them;)
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Old 01-20-2008, 09:25 AM   #10
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Thanks, but it isn't my idea. I read it from someone else on here. I am not above using it though, for my purposes it works great!
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