My cousin and I set it up. We did the locker on his Toyota and we have never had a problem out of it. We checked the backlash. We also used gear paint and checked the pattern of the gear as it turns in relation to the pinion. It was right on. I went and played with the Rover again. I put it on a hill and shifted into reverse and then into drive. I experienced a jerk before the locker, but it felt like it wasn't as tight as it is now. Like you said, the locker makes it feel tighter when it moves as it is shifted. I have not heard any clanking or whining from the rear when I put it into gear. I guess it is just the tighter driveline that felt different to me. Also, does your Detroit ever lock up if you go around turns? I was wondering if it would act like some of the other lockers that people I know have. My Detroit just clicks like they said it would, but it won't catch in a turn. I was wondering if anyone have experienced their locker wearing out, causing it to lock up when it shouldn't?
Thanks
Chris