When i bought my truck it did not have any sort of limited slip in the rear axle. And i was wondering if any one knew about getting one installed, if there is something after market that i can use besides trac rite.
I am just getting tired of just having one wheel spin.
Any information would be great
thanks

 

the only limited slip that i know of is a helical gear type limited slip and it is picky on when it locks due to design of longevity of limited slip, tracrite is the only one i have found and i have been looking myself but it is a reliable locker for the time being until detroit or someone designs one to fit specs

 

I like mine, although it could be slightly more aggressive. It's got 125,000 miles on it and works the same as it did when new. Definately a good thing to have.


John

 

[QUOTE=Raspy;1945551]I like mine, although it could be slightly more aggressive.

when you say more aggressive what do you mean by that...and did yours come stock on your truck, because i have to find somewhere to get one put in any ideas any one

 

I ordered my truck and included it in the specs.

By more aggressive I mean that it doesn't lockup as tight as I think it could and under some circumstances, like with almost no traction on one wheel, it will spin that wheel. Since it needs some resistance from the slipping wheel you might have to apply a bit of parking brake to help it lock up, or limit the slip, if you have no traction at all. However, it is always working and does really help in marginal conditions like snow or mud. If you were to try some serious 4 wheeling where one of the rear wheels was off the ground it would not be much help. That's where you need a true locker of some sort, like an ARB. But those are not good for every condition either and can't be left on all the time. Also, these big Dodges will never be good at extreme 4 wheeling. For a truck mainly driven on the street and sometimes in the snow or mud, around jobsites and in the sand, and for towing, the AAM Trac-Rite (sp?) is a good choice. (oh no, here comes the flamers!).

My favorite LS was the one that came in my '93 Dodge Cummins with the Dana axles. (Trac-lock?). It would actually spin one tire on pavement with the other one off the ground. But since we now have the AAM axles choices are very limited.

If I had it to do over again I would definately get it. It's my second favorite of all the ones I've had as far as traction and my first choice for mechanical design.


John

 

Check with 4 Wheel Parts. I saw a Genuine Gear posi advertized for Dodge and Chevy 11.5's.

 

Would it be better to buy a limited slip and install it my self or get it install at a dealership?