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Apr 19, 2014 | 01:03 PM

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Rear End Upgrade

My bearings are shot in my 9" rear end on my '79. Have posted a request looking for one. I think I am going to upgrade to a limited slip. What are my options and what are the pro's and con's?

Apr 19, 2014 | 01:17 PM

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Pros: two wheel traction

Cons: cost, sideways action if both wheels spin in snow or ice

Pro or con: easier to pitch it sideways in corners in 2wd.

Numerous options from a stock clutch job to beefier aftermarket to Detroit Locker to spool. A pretty good listing here:

Currie Enterprises Racing Rear End Categories

Apr 19, 2014 | 04:19 PM

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I would disagree, with the above.

an LS is a great upgrade for snow/ice driving and would be the best for that weather.

auburn and detroit both make a great LS.

Apr 19, 2014 | 04:30 PM

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Traclok or Truetrac

I know this will open up a can of worms but it appears the consensus is that the Detroit Trutrac is the preferred setup. Thoughts opinions and other options please.

Apr 19, 2014 | 10:56 PM

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I would disagree, with the above.

an LS is a great upgrade for snow/ice driving and would be the best for that weather.

auburn and detroit both make a great LS.

I would rather have an LS in ice or snow. BUT if you spin both wheels on a crowned or otherwise sloped road, you are going to go sideways. An LS with good tires and a judicious hoof on the throttle is a good ticket for ice or snow.

Apr 20, 2014 | 10:57 PM

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ELOCKER..........................

Apr 20, 2014 | 11:27 PM

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ELOCKER..........................

I would agree but does Eaton make one for the 9"?

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Apr 21, 2014 | 10:07 AM

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Thought I saw one but looks like they don't. Looks like the ARB might be the only selectable. Let me see if the OX locker has one.

Update: looms like arb is the only selectable locker. That's gay. Ford 9 inch are used a lot. Must be how the 9 inch is set up.

Apr 21, 2014 | 11:45 AM

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Is this an E locker or air?

Apr 21, 2014 | 01:46 PM

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The e locker is electric but now I see they don't have one for a 9 inch.
The arb is the air locker...they have it for the 9 inch.
The ox locker is cable operated but none for the 9 inch.