I started this video, I was hopeful. I made it through the video, and I still don't have anywhere to keep my food safe on the trail. I guess I had no idea what a lunchbox locker was when I started the video.

this fall, around a year after you installed it, you should take the diff cover off at least and inspect the wear and give us another update, or if it's worth it, take it completely out and inspect the wear on those pins and everything else. I didn't know what a lunchbox locker was until a few days ago so your video comes with very amusing timing :P Thanks for sharing your experiences.

That little Suzuki is badass

True long term review. Cool beater. Those things go anywhere, just like its older brother, the Samurai.

I always say adding a locker is like the difference between 2wd and 4wd, yet again. Great video Mike, looks like fun places to wheel out there!

In 94 I installed a Lock-Right in my otherwise completely stock 93 2wd Extra cab Toyota pickup. It was the best modification I ever made to any vehicle I have owned ! No other 2wd vehicle could keep up with me in the snow or Offroad and the 4wd's had to use 4wd to match my little 2wd Toy on 14 inch snow tires.

very informative, most videos show them in the mud or hill climbs , nice to see an all around perspective. Not everyone can afford select air options and this is a good for us low budget guys. thanks.

It amazes me that most folks don't realize that, without "posi's" or "lockers", a 4wd is really just a 2wd: one on each end. And a 2wd is really just a 1wd! My 2wd Dodge pickup, WITH a Sure Grip, went places that my Chevy "4x4" struggled!

I bought my Suzuki Sidekick New in 94 put 400k on it no problems and never got stuck in the snow EVER .

The clicks while turning are normal sounds while it's locking and unlocking. Saves wear on the tires on dry roads. Good review.

We live up above the snow line in the NE Washington mountains. All 4x4. This is a really great presentation. I have a Comanche and Toyota stump jumper. Wife has a serious built lifted 95 Silverado blazer and a 91 Tracker ( 2;door) goes anywhere and want my wife to see this cause been telling her a set of lockers would be a game changer. Thanks for your work. Very well done. Dandahermit subbed😅

i loved my spartan locker on the front diff of my '87 f150 i6 toughest 4x3 in town.

Looks to me, like this locker worked out great. I'm thinking, I'll be putting a Torqe lunchbox locker in my Cherokee. Thank you for the video.

Just the video I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

thank you so much for being articulate and keeping the video going in a timely way

Your effort is seen and appreciated. keep crushing

Gonna have to look at these for my Colorado. Thanks Mike for the info .

Perfect. This is the information I was looking for. I just ordered front and rear lockers for my TJ

Thanks for all the effort in putting this video together Mike! Good to see the little Sidekick again.

Awesome video! You covered everything I needed to know. Thanks for helping me decide to buy the Lock Right locker. I am going to order today!

Great vid!! All your videos are super fun and informative.

Good to see you back my man. As always thank you for this little treat !

that's a Suzuki Vitara here in the Philippines. I modify four wheel drives and race before. i welded my front diff on my first race as we, then, had no access to what you have their in your country

Nice ride you have there, excellent review as well.

Thanks for this review. I have always wanted to actually hear the results of a lockright in a Sidekick. I have considered one for my 95 Tracker.

Thank you, nice review! Maybe I will istall the same. Funny, I saw that half rolled RV, which is on your video somewhere last year.

Thanks for the video. Nice mix up every once and a while.

Thank you for the video. I'm looking forward to install one on my 1998 gmc jimmy

This is a great review, I deal with all of these conditions in northern Indiana, especially the snow and kept reading that these things are crazy annoying on road because of the noise but it doesn't look like it's bad enough for me to care since I'll gain so much traction when I need it at work or just having fun

good video thanks buddy. Appreciate the good clear camera work, the time taken to show clearly how it works in different scenarios, long videos of each scenario, not just quick clips, and a lot of explanation of your opinions and especially appreciate that the vid was not full of bullshit music and self promotional crap.. nice scenery and range of terrain too. Looks like you live in a nice place. thanks very much, although I dont think i''ll buy one, I think maybe a torsen is more for me but this is still not a bad product esp for the price.

Thanks for putting this out here! You nailed it, describing other reviews as"driving up dinner must hills!" 😂 Your review was exactly what i wanted to know as a daily driver. Thanks again!

Well done thanks fo your time!

Great vid 🍻! I always wanted to try one of these lockers but put it up front to see if it would help climbing hills but did not know how it would effect turning on dry pavement. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I enjoyed it. Informative, humor, great job buddy!! Absolutely beautiful there definitely! Western Maryland here.😊✌️

Nice video Mike some good All around demonstration between mud and hard dirt, hills and even snow and hard pavement nice locker working pretty well @Mike Festiva

Cool sidekick , thank you for your video , I just installed one in my 1997 Tacoma 👍

Excellent presentation and soundtrack!

I put a $400 Powertrax No-Slip locker in my daily driverlweekend warrior first gen Tacoma and love it.

Very nice video. I appreciate the hard work that went into making it. Thank you.

Nice work! Thanks 👍

Thanks for the effort for this video

Another honest and practical review. Thanks 🙏

Sweet rig and I love the fact that you actually put it to good use. Iran lock right Lockers in the front end of multiple Jeeps that I own through the years and I am put installed them and multiple others for other people. We ran them in the front and it made for an excellent thing when you put it in 4-wheel drive the front would drag you along pretty effectively. We test it on a couple different rigs whether the front or the rear was the correct axle to lock first. We tended to lean towards the front axles because it seems like it would drag you around pretty effectively when needed

Been searching for a video like this. Thanks man. That had to take some time to make.

Excellent video that covers all of the details 🍻

Thanks for this Mike, I'm currently building a Tracker and I was wondering about this locker system.

Haha awesome Mike! Looks like you were having a great time in that sidekick with the new locker! They really are a game changer off road! Beauty video!

Awesome vid man! so much insight its the second time ive watched in 6 months!!

Excellent, practical video.

I ran a Lock-Right for about 10 years on my daily driven Tacoma. I noticed pre-mature aging of all tires as well as front end steering parts. It sounded broken any time you had to make parking lot turns. Any time you apply torque to the driveline, it locks up. So you have to coast through the turns. If you spend a lot of time on asphalt, I would consider something else like splitting your e-brake. (poor man's locker.)

Love the videos Mike, thanks for the upload..that little truck is a beast..:) would love to see the fab of the bumpers

I love a locker! My 3500HD Chevy has a locker, and it's pretty impressive in the snow here in Western MT! I want to get a rear locker for my 2003 v8 4runner eventually. That Sidekick is a beast! I love it.

Yes, thanks for this review. Super thorough and exactly what you said at the end, you're review was to fill in the gaps of other videos, those that didn't show a range of terrains and pros/cons or issues seen. Thanks again!

Great video 👍 love the little Vitara, I have a Sierra. I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

I enjoyed your review on the locker, looks like a real game changer thanks for the video

Great vid Mike, thank you Sir

It will be interesting to see the tubular rear bumper and roof racks. Thanks for the video Mike.

Dang bro I want to get a little sidekick now keep it up mike the bumper is sweet too can’t wait to see how you do the rear

Lockers and low gears are a game changer, I have swapped an SM465 into my Jeep and will be adding lockers and cromo axles.

Your video inspired me to buy a auto locker for my Suzuki Sierra/Samurai’s rear diff, it is my daily. I know it will be great off-road I just hope it’s ok on road 👍 For the price I figured it’s worth a try and if I don’t like it I’ll just remove it

That is EXACTLY the type of video I was looking for. I think I'm going to install that type of locker if the front of my Jeep ZJ and was wondering what I should expect. Good job and thank you.

glad you haven't seen any odd or abnormal tire wear since you installed the rear locker that is a defenitly a plus @15:38 @Mike Festiva

I ran a lock right, for close to 170,000 miles on my 2000 Tacoma. Just beware in 2wd on ice, or slick apply too much skinny pedal , it’ll wanna spin ya. But overall lock rights are excellent traction mods for 35s and below. They will clang and bang, and you’ll have to clutch in parking lots, or you’ll be chirping tires, Karen’s will be eyeballin you. And just like any other full time locker, they will unload while going down the road at 60, and give you a wow, that didn’t sound good, but it’s ok.

Great video. I just bought a 1990 Geo Tracker. Putting tracks on it. Some great info.

Great video Mike.

Amazing little vehicles aren't they. I have a 4dr that I am setting up as a "pull behind" and 5 2drs in various states of operation or repair. They are really great in the desert where I am from. Really enjoyed watching you playing around with the new capabilities of your zuk. Be safe...

this is a really helpful vid. i've been thinking about installing a locker in my f 150, but wasn't sure how well it would go on pavement after. this gives me an idea of what to expect and the drawbacks, which seem to be few. thanx!

Great video. Did a great job on the front bar. Looks good.👍

Love this video! It really makes me want to put a locker in my truck now 🤣

Thanks for a good video. I agree on almost everything you say/state/show us. I installed a rear LockRight in my 1998 automatic Gen3 Jimny in Sweden. Had the car for around 5 years with the locker. It turned the car from a very capable 4x4 to a mountain goat! Especially during winter. (The clicking noice I experienced when it unlocked while cornering on tarmac was very similar to the clicking noice of a ball pen. I.e., nothing to even care/think about.) Today I have a manual 2022 Gen4, now living in Guatemala. I have ordered an auto diff-locker from Kaiser in Brazil. I expect delivery within a month. In Dec I will order one for the front as well. The Kaiser locker is more of an advanced design than the LockRight. My choice of the Kaiser locker today is based on the fact that I now drive a manual. My Gen3 with the LockRight was an auto - meaning a smoother/softer transfer of torque. My current manual is not of that character, that’s why I went for the auto-locker from Kaiser. I keep my fingers crossed I made the right choice. Auto-Lockers comes with drawbacks. Mainly that it cannot be deselected. It’s always there and engaged. - But if we learn to drive with it it’s an install and forget device. Which I am very fond of. - Second … an air- or e-locker cannot compete when it comes to pricing. For the price of twin lockers from Kaiser (or Powertrax) I only get one air- or E-locker. - Third … I’ve been in personal contact with Otavio Kaiser, the owner. His main business is manufacturing high quality auto lockers for heavy duty tractors and trucks. Meaning, if he does that for a living he can do the same for my 2022 Jimny as well. The LockRight is a good one - I am convinced the Kaiser is a better option. And twin locked my little light 4x4 will be unstoppable. (Adding a winch to it is on the last line of my bucket list as I see very little use of it other than helping others out of their trouble.)

Great Video and your Suzuki is super rad.

The lifted Sidekicks basically ALWAYS look fun. I'd love to have one.

That sidekick is in epic shape. They are impossible to find on the east coast and the ones that you can find are rust buckets. Totally awesome.

Thanks for your video

Hi Mike, I have this locker front and rear on my Suzuki SJ LWB plus locking front hubs. Whilst I only use this vehicle off-road for wood management, the lockers are the best 4x4 improvement to the vehicle performance

Very informative video, I have always wanted to know how well these really functioned in all around use. I had considered them in the past, but lack of info led me to more traditional and more expensive differentials. The price and install is real attractive on these. I think this video will be very helpful to a lot of people.

Great video Mike!! That things a beast! Looks like a blast to drive! Thanks for the shout out!!

Thank you for the video

Great video! This is the video I wanted to see to make an educated decision.

Thanks for the video Mike. I'd been on the fence about the LockRite. I have a stretched 48 Willys for a daily driver that's also my hunting/camping/fishing rig. I've been wanting a rear locker for a few years, but couldn't find anything definitive on using one in the snow for 'street' driving. While I'd _love_ a Dana Tru-Track, it's an $800 limited slip unit, it would take a thousand dollars of upgrades to my rear Dana 44 to install it. It's the old style with 10 spline, two-piece axles. I'd have to upgrade to full floating 30-something spline parts that I just can't afford. So yeah, looks like a LockRite for me.

Have put them in 2 vans, 1990 G20 and 95 Astro AWD, they're AWESOME! Front tire wear is definitely a Lot more than with the open diffs on Both vehicles, especially the Astro, and there's occasional REALLY loud clunks, but have disassembled to inspect after those happened, with only a tiny chip in one of the faces of the assemblies. Will never have another soft-road vehicle without installing a lunchbox locker of some sort.

💯👍,, thanks Mike. Great info 👍. I would have suspected more severe noise/ lurching from a light vehicle. It obviously was very manageable. And your little Zuk has good wheel articulation. Happy Father's day weekend,, cheers 🍻, G.

Good info.. Thanks.

Thanks for taking the time to make this. I think these lockers are great if you want to give your rig more traction around the farm or only on dirt roads I am not so sure I want metal shavings in my diff as the clutches wear in these lockers.

I have been running one in my Jeep for like 10 years now, no major issues yet but every once awhile when reversing and turning sharp at the same time it will make a big clank when it disengages. Great vid keep it up 👍🏻

Well thought out and edited video.

Love this Suzuki man

Awesome video Mike. I've had a Lockrite locker in my Samurai since 2005. Zero issues with it. I don't have any uneven tire wear. It's a daily driver for me as well. I really enjoy seeing how far I can go in 2wd. If I can't go...then i will put it in 4wd. The off road capability is unbelievable. One of the best things I did for my Samurai. Dave

That’s a awesome rig looks so fun to drive!

Please do a whole lot more on the Sidekick!

This is a legit comprehensive review. Most channels "reviews" will just pull things out of the box and be like "Yup. Ya this is thing 8/10" without ever testing it

Lake Crescent? Looks like my neck of the woods, can't wait to get a locker in my suzuki sidekick.

Awsome, didnt even know stuff like this were made. Thanks for posting take care (Y)

Gonna instal one in my sidekick once i get the engine working good again. Realy nice ride man!

Consistently excellent, thank you very much. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

Mike I am eagerly waiting for your next video on fusion 360. I think I am becoming a slightly more competent drawer I just need to learn how to extrude and duplicate for production runs

i had 1 in the 90's in a S10-blazer, it was great off road, on road it had some quirks, like ln a sharp turn it would lock and chirp the tires, in 2wd on snowy streets, it will fishtail like mad.

I'm the guy with a pinzgauer. I owned a 1977 FJ40 (1991-2020) with an original lockrite in the front and rear axle. I could drive in 2wd low and get through 95 % of all obstacles. If I was by myself I would engage the passenger side hub and when needed shift into 3wd and tackle 99% of obstacles. Steering was manageable in this configuration. No good steering with everything engaged. If needed I would get out and lock the drivers side hub in for those really difficult obstacles. I pounded my FJ40 and when I took the lockrite out of the rear end it still looked new. I'm sure the front lockrite contributed to some bierfield failures. They were awsome. They do load and unload makeing noises you feel are damaging but usually not. Love your builds. Wish you were closer. I live in Virginia.

Good review, bud. This is Jeff again, out in Clallam Bay.

I have a Spartan locker in a 1995 dodge Dakota and it was good in an automatic but pretty clunky with a manual. Then I got a lock rite for my 1985 dodge w100 with a 4 speed manual and I love it. Super smooth and I’ve beat the crap out if it and it just takes it. Pulled enough weight to break lug studs and it’s never slipped.