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Which is good limited slip for Bronco and F250 HD

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Old 03-15-2010, 11:17 PM
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Which is good limited slip for Bronco and F250 HD

Well have enough of Ford's wimp limited slip that never work. Got stuck at junkyard in F250 it have limited slip but it wasn't spin both tires.


I thought about locker but after hear negative reviews so I avoid them.

I am concerned but want avoid limited slip clutches.

I heard Trac Tru is best limited slip so can anyone say it true?
 
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The Ford Trac-Loc is not really that bad of limited slip in street use. The clutches are known to have a short life in some cases but if set up properly they can last for years/miles. I rebuilt the Trac-Loc in our '97 Mustang GT w/8.8 rear-end 6 years and 80,000 miles ago. Still works great. I changed the stacking order to get more clutches in so it is very "tight". If you are low on $$ consider rebuilding the existing clutches. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket or really have a need for a Tru-Trac (very nice limited slip for the money) then go for it.
 
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The factory LS diff in most of these trucks have the clutch discs stacked in an uneven order with two metal plates side by side.. that's why it does nothing. All you have to do is restack it with alternating plates in the bronco and in the case of the F250 axle shim it for more preload and you'll have the traction you want. This is a simple 1/2hr job with $100 in parts if you buy a new rebuild kit but it can also be done with salvaged parts from another diff.
 
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I have had a lot of limited slips & lockers , now i have a tru trac , its the best buy far , i highly recomend it.....Lew
 
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Isn't tru trac use gear instead clutches?


Where rebuilt kit for $100. Last time I check it was double for F250.
 
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Yes there are no clutches , gear drive , nice & smooth , positive traction ...
 
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Stop it Lew....you are making me drool now
 
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Originally Posted by Milwaukee1979F150
Isn't tru trac use gear instead clutches?


Where rebuilt kit for $100. Last time I check it was double for F250.
This might be what you are looking for: 10.25" TracLoc (Dana) Steel Clutch Set with Guides
 
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