Rearend slipping
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Rearend slipping
Is it normal when turning sharply, especially right with my truck, that the rearend chatters. It feels like its slipping or not wanting to get going. I live in the northwest so its of course worse when wet. Could this just be the anti spin
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Might I also recommend that you check the fluid level in the rear differential if you haven't done so already. Some folks (myself included) have found the fill from the factory to be less than the specs that the owners manual calls for, even though it wasn't making any noises or acting funny. Others have noticed the rear end making noise at starts, and when turning, then were able to fill the differential up to where it should be and things have been quiet ever since.
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I'm not a fan of the AAM TracRite GT so I'll take a clattering clutch or cone differential any day. But from the AAM webpage:
TracRiteªGT
AAM's TracRiteªGT differential is one of the most reliable ways to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. Our long pinion-gear-face-width partnered with a patented brake shoe technology allows the driver optimum control of the gear-mesh separating forces. This control and the fact that this differential uses no springs or clutch plates translates into a very quiet and highly durable torque biasing differential. The TracRiteªGT is a full-time system which continuously biases torque to the higher traction wheel, preventing wheel slip from occurring. All of this technology gives drivers the safest, quietest ride possible.
Features/Benefits of TracRiteªGT
Proven technology
Minimized number of parts
Enhanced NVH characteristics
Enhanced durability
Enhances traction while maintaining stability
Compatible with ABS, traction control and vehicle stability systems
AAM's TracRiteªGT differential is one of the most reliable ways to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. Our long pinion-gear-face-width partnered with a patented brake shoe technology allows the driver optimum control of the gear-mesh separating forces. This control and the fact that this differential uses no springs or clutch plates translates into a very quiet and highly durable torque biasing differential. The TracRiteªGT is a full-time system which continuously biases torque to the higher traction wheel, preventing wheel slip from occurring. All of this technology gives drivers the safest, quietest ride possible.
Features/Benefits of TracRiteªGT
Proven technology
Minimized number of parts
Enhanced NVH characteristics
Enhanced durability
Enhances traction while maintaining stability
Compatible with ABS, traction control and vehicle stability systems
Doesn't really matter because the Dodge dealer will do nothing about it. The service manual says "if the vehicle will move under it's own power" then the differential is OK. 
i cannot wait till someone makes a locker for these things...
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