No limited slip.. What can I do?
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they are actually less troublesome and less likely to make to the vehicle pull or jerk when because unlike a locker or LSD they are always locked together. just an option. They do wear the tires a little more though
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As I understand it, the stock LSD is a worm gear design - like a Gleason, TrueTrac, or Torsion. It is not a true locking diff, it is a limited slip. There's a big differance. Both designs have their advantages and disadvantages.
Detroit Gear is owned by Eaton. They make the TrueTrac and the Detroit Locker (among others). There's an application guide on their web site, but I get an error message. www.eaton.com
To add LSD, you don't need to replace the entire rear end, just the differential. The design is an integral carrier, like a Ford 8.8". That means you can't just pull the pumpkin and replace it like a Ford 9". The job requires special tools and skills that the average home mechanic doesn't have.
OTOH, a complete rear end swap can often be done in your garage with a little help.
Talk to a local builder with a good rep, and see what that will cost you parts and labor. Then, start calling around to bone yards and see what a low mileage replacement will cost you. Then ask what yur take out rear is worth. Sometimes it's cheaper to just replace the whole thing.
Detroit Gear is owned by Eaton. They make the TrueTrac and the Detroit Locker (among others). There's an application guide on their web site, but I get an error message. www.eaton.com
To add LSD, you don't need to replace the entire rear end, just the differential. The design is an integral carrier, like a Ford 8.8". That means you can't just pull the pumpkin and replace it like a Ford 9". The job requires special tools and skills that the average home mechanic doesn't have.
OTOH, a complete rear end swap can often be done in your garage with a little help.
Talk to a local builder with a good rep, and see what that will cost you parts and labor. Then, start calling around to bone yards and see what a low mileage replacement will cost you. Then ask what yur take out rear is worth. Sometimes it's cheaper to just replace the whole thing.
Is the front diff the same as the rear? I might swap my buddy for his 4.10s.
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