September 16, 2009
Nissan 33-spline Lock-Right Locker – Xterra, Frontier, Pathfinder ’98 – ’04
Lock-Right has offered a locker for Nissans for years, however it only fits the rear (H233B) axles of the 86.5 – 95 Pathfinders and ’86.5 – ’97 Hardbody Pickups. In 1998 Nissan upgraded the axle shafts in these trucks and went from a 31-spline axle shaft to a larger 33-spline axle shaft while keeping the rest of the H233B differential unchanged.
I recently contacted Richmond Gear, the maker of Lock-Right, and spoke to them about the possibility of making the necessary changes for the Lock-Right to fit into the ’98 – ’04 H233B axles and fortunately, it was a project that was started a long time ago but never finished. As of right now, Richmond is digging up old files and reviving this old project and is realizing how simple it is for them to make a Lock-Right to fit the newer ’98 – ’04 Nissan trucks. Before long, 1st generation Xterras and Frontiers as well as 2nd Generation Pathfinders will be able to enjoy the benefits of a Lock-Right locker.
If you have a V6 86.5 – ’97 Nissan Hardbody Pickup or a V6 ’86.5 – ’95 Pathfinder, your Lock-Right locker can be purchased here: Nissan 31-spline H233B Lock Right Locker
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September 16, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
[...] http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/blog/2009/09/16/nissan-33-spline-lock-right-locker-xterra-frontier-pat…Lock-Right has offered a locker for Nissans for years, however it only fits the rear (H233B) axles of the 86.5 – 95 Pathfinders and ‘86.5 – ‘97 Hardbody. [...]
matt said,
September 20, 2009 @ 11:59 am
Put me on the list for one of these as soon as they come out. I’m tired of my welded diff killing my tires.
Allan said,
September 21, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
Yes, put me on the list as well. I’ve been wanting to put a simple Lock-Right in my truck for years, but never had the option (unless I swapped out the rear-end, ran wheel spacers.. too much hastle). This would be great!
Greg said,
September 22, 2009 @ 10:26 am
Man, I so hope this happens. My modded LSD also eats tires like no tomorrow. C’mon Richmand; make this happen.
Brad said,
September 22, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
if the lock-right is made I will buy it. also the 5.38 gears. and maybe the 33 splined shafts. that would be nice
Jason said,
October 1, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
you make it, and ill buy it for sure!!! open diffs suck!!
Brent said,
November 5, 2009 @ 9:04 am
I just picked up an open carrier. Bring on the 33-spline Lock-Right, I’m ready!
Jason said,
November 19, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
Any updates on how this project is going???
im pumped i want locker!!!
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Matt said,
January 11, 2010 @ 2:17 pm
I know this is for the 33 spline but there are two different carriers for the 33 spline i believe one has 2 spiders gears and the other has 4, will it work for either one?
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Matt said,
April 8, 2010 @ 7:24 pm
So did this ever happen? Whats the eta? I would really like one of these.
SteeevO said,
April 8, 2010 @ 7:32 pm
I should have the prototypes here in 2 weeks or so, the production run is about 6 – 8 weeks out.
It’s happening and it’s beyond the design stages. It’s almost testing time.
CSFlohr said,
April 14, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
Sign me UP!!!
Josh said,
May 13, 2010 @ 8:23 am
Any moer updates on this? Do you have the prototypes yet? Any word on a retail release date?
SteeevO said,
May 31, 2010 @ 11:51 am
Not yet, but it shouldn’t be long. The owner of Richmond, who i had been working with on this, is out till late july. but the project was handed off to someone else and is still rolling.