Front diff locker - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

fourwheelininmville · 02-05-2010, 10:33 PM

Need to install a front diff lock on my 680 rincon. Anyone have done this on a rinny? and if so where and what brand to buy?
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

h22ate · 02-05-2010, 10:46 PM

This listing says 03-08 650? They didnt make a 650 in 07 but here is the HL link anyhow

http://www.highlifter.com/product.php?pk=7184&pname=

My buddy (honda tech) has done a bunch of these and said its pretty easy. But thats his word so I dont know your mechanical knowlage, but it would be done without a problem in your local shop!

fourwheelininmville · 02-05-2010, 10:50 PM

QUOTE (H22ate @ Feb 5 2010, 09:46 PM)

Quote:

This listing says 03-08 650? They didnt make a 650 in 07 but here is the HL link anyhow

http://www.highlifter.com/product.php?pk=7184&pname=

My buddy (honda tech) has done a bunch of these and said its pretty easy. But thats his word so I dont know your mechanical knowlage, but it would be done without a problem in your local shop!

Thank you very much for the info ! I am a auto machanic by trade, no atv pro, but have good machanical knowlage. Thanks again.

h22ate · 02-05-2010, 11:02 PM

You're already ahead of the game then, it shouldnt be a problem for you at all.

fourwheelininmville · 02-06-2010, 12:21 PM

After much research I have decided to go with a gear reduction. I have heard many bad things about locking the front diff. Saw a video that shows you don't need a locker.

cmhorns · 02-06-2010, 01:11 PM

With a diff locker, wouldn't you have to come to a complete stop to lock it in....... no more shift on the fly...

temagamiarearider · 02-06-2010, 03:27 PM

QUOTE (cmhorns @ Feb 6 2010, 12:11 PM)

Quote:

With a diff locker, wouldn't you have to come to a complete stop to lock it in....... no more shift on the fly...

the DGL locks when conditions dictate... not when the rider flips a switch. install it and forget it. this is a mod Ive got on my back burner for the moment. anyone have any idea how the detroit unit stands up?

h22ate · 02-07-2010, 12:07 AM

Well if its anything like their automotive products it will last just as long as the honda you're putting it in. Detroit had always made top notch products for the automotive industry I dont see their ATV line being any different.

**toodeep** · 02-07-2010, 12:59 AM

I think dirty has been running one for quite a few years now, maybe he'll chime in on it. We have one member with it installed but he doesn't ride enough for a good report.

bayou_nut · 02-07-2010, 10:16 AM

I have one in my bike and its shift on the fly the DGL is supposed to lock up when throttle is applied thus making it easier to turn. Well I dont find it easy to turn at all, you can tell that sucker is locked when you hit the switch. Turning in a tight trail impossible, going where you want it to go in mud impossible, letting your kid or old lady drive around in 4x4 again impossible. Tell you what at the end of the day your one tired MF'er. As far as the locker its tough, but i dont recommmend pulling anything in reverse, I did alot of pulling in forward no problem, in reverse I broke my ring gears, locker and gear reduction is too muck for it to handle.

02-05-2010, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
fourwheelininmville Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Need to install a front diff lock on my 680 rincon. Anyone have done this on a rinny? and if so where and what brand to buy? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 07 rincon 680 with Extreme 2" lift kit. HMF utility exhaust. 28x12x12 Gorilla silverbacks with Itp ss212's. Tamarack rear seat. Hmf opt. gen 3. Moose front bumber. warn 3500. K&N filter.

02-05-2010, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 4,595	This listing says 03-08 650? They didnt make a 650 in 07 but here is the HL link anyhow http://www.highlifter.com/product.php?pk=7184&pname= My buddy (honda tech) has done a bunch of these and said its pretty easy. But thats his word so I dont know your mechanical knowlage, but it would be done without a problem in your local shop! __________________ 08 Rubicon 27" Bighorns on MSA Reapers 2" SSATV Lift Moose rear pack Moose heated grips, thumb warmer, gun racks and hand guards Custom Polaris Front and Rear bumpers Custom rack extenders Custom GSXR projector headlight Custom Stereo Superwinch 3k Snorkeled front and rear ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ Boilermaker L.U. 154 http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

02-05-2010, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 4,595	You're already ahead of the game then, it shouldnt be a problem for you at all. __________________ 08 Rubicon 27" Bighorns on MSA Reapers 2" SSATV Lift Moose rear pack Moose heated grips, thumb warmer, gun racks and hand guards Custom Polaris Front and Rear bumpers Custom rack extenders Custom GSXR projector headlight Custom Stereo Superwinch 3k Snorkeled front and rear ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ Boilermaker L.U. 154 http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

02-06-2010, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
fourwheelininmville Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	After much research I have decided to go with a gear reduction. I have heard many bad things about locking the front diff. Saw a video that shows you don't need a locker. __________________ 07 rincon 680 with Extreme 2" lift kit. HMF utility exhaust. 28x12x12 Gorilla silverbacks with Itp ss212's. Tamarack rear seat. Hmf opt. gen 3. Moose front bumber. warn 3500. K&N filter.

02-06-2010, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
cmhorns Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 90	With a diff locker, wouldn't you have to come to a complete stop to lock it in....... no more shift on the fly... __________________ 09 Honda Rincon 680 Camo GPScape ATV Guru's front Tie down/Tow Hook point ATV Guru's Front Brush Guard in Black Texture ATV Guru's Rear Bumper in Black Texture

02-07-2010, 12:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 4,595	Well if its anything like their automotive products it will last just as long as the honda you're putting it in. Detroit had always made top notch products for the automotive industry I dont see their ATV line being any different. __________________ 08 Rubicon 27" Bighorns on MSA Reapers 2" SSATV Lift Moose rear pack Moose heated grips, thumb warmer, gun racks and hand guards Custom Polaris Front and Rear bumpers Custom rack extenders Custom GSXR projector headlight Custom Stereo Superwinch 3k Snorkeled front and rear ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ Boilermaker L.U. 154 http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

02-07-2010, 12:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,420	I think dirty has been running one for quite a few years now, maybe he'll chime in on it. We have one member with it installed but he doesn't ride enough for a good report.

02-07-2010, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
bayou_nut Honda Lover Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cut Off, Louisiana Posts: 365	I have one in my bike and its shift on the fly the DGL is supposed to lock up when throttle is applied thus making it easier to turn. Well I dont find it easy to turn at all, you can tell that sucker is locked when you hit the switch. Turning in a tight trail impossible, going where you want it to go in mud impossible, letting your kid or old lady drive around in 4x4 again impossible. Tell you what at the end of the day your one tired MF'er. As far as the locker its tough, but i dont recommmend pulling anything in reverse, I did alot of pulling in forward no problem, in reverse I broke my ring gears, locker and gear reduction is too muck for it to handle. __________________ 08 Foreman (camo) HL 2" Lift + fender kit HL gear reduction Triangle snorkel Detroit gearless locker HMF swamp series xl (with snorkel) EPI clutch kit Gorilla front axles K&N air filter with jet kit 2"wheel spacers 27" mud gears 2500 warn winch with synthetic rope Turner u-joint 08 Artic Cat 366 (meow) 28" Outlaw m/s/t ///Airdam clutched 2" highlifter lift 2500 warn winch 09 Arctic Cat Mud Pro 30" silverbacks 3k Warn winch (more top secret stuff)

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