Limited Slip Recommendations
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Limited Slip Recommendations
I have a 2008 F350 4X4 SRW 6.4L with a 10.5 Sterling Rear Axle. After 150,000 miles the factory Traction-Lok has given up. Most of my driving is highway and around town. It is my tow rig with my biggest toy being the the 12,000 lb Fifth-Wheel. I live in the "mountains" so traction is at a premium. I'm contemplating four directions and would like any suggestion or your experience.
Rebuild the factory Traction-Lok (Lowest Cost and Performance)
Install Auburn Gear Diff (No experience, but have heard positives on Cone LSD)
Install Yukon Gear Diff (No experience, but have heard they are bullet proof)
Install Detroit Locker (Noisy and create understeer, but Bullet Proof)
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks,
Rebuild the factory Traction-Lok (Lowest Cost and Performance)
Install Auburn Gear Diff (No experience, but have heard positives on Cone LSD)
Install Yukon Gear Diff (No experience, but have heard they are bullet proof)
Install Detroit Locker (Noisy and create understeer, but Bullet Proof)
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks,
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From: South Jersey
Dont waste your money on a rebuild
Cone LS wear out just like clutch pack LS
I dont know anybody who uses or sells Yukon
I have one in my F350 and it's AWESOME, it does occasionally make a bang or pop but thats it. It has great road manners even in snow and rain and when i need it its locked up 100% and i know ill never break it because well it is bulletproof
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Cone LS wear out just like clutch pack LS
I dont know anybody who uses or sells Yukon
I have one in my F350 and it's AWESOME, it does occasionally make a bang or pop but thats it. It has great road manners even in snow and rain and when i need it its locked up 100% and i know ill never break it because well it is bulletproof
galaxy S4 using IB AutoGroup
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
Agreed, with a super duty the Detroit lockers are a VERY good choice. I've never heard anyone regretting their decision to put one in.
I was going to put one in my F-100, but decided on a trac-loc for best road manners. And because I got one for cheap. If I ever have problems with it I'll probably put in a locker. Or a Detroit true-trac LS.
I was going to put one in my F-100, but decided on a trac-loc for best road manners. And because I got one for cheap. If I ever have problems with it I'll probably put in a locker. Or a Detroit true-trac LS.
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I have heard of guys not liking the detroit locker very much at all.
Maybe a minority opinion, but guys that use 4x4 lots, like me, don't seem to like it all that much.
If mine wears out, (again), I will put an air locker in it. The air locker is 100% open normally, and 100% locked when you want it. Very hard to beat that.
I don't see why the front couldn't just be welded, the hubs only engage in 4x4 so it shouldn't effect drivability in 2wd at all, but correct me if i'm wrong on that.
Maybe a minority opinion, but guys that use 4x4 lots, like me, don't seem to like it all that much.
If mine wears out, (again), I will put an air locker in it. The air locker is 100% open normally, and 100% locked when you want it. Very hard to beat that.
I don't see why the front couldn't just be welded, the hubs only engage in 4x4 so it shouldn't effect drivability in 2wd at all, but correct me if i'm wrong on that.
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I have heard of guys not liking the detroit locker very much at all.
Maybe a minority opinion, but guys that use 4x4 lots, like me, don't seem to like it all that much.
If mine wears out, (again), I will put an air locker in it. The air locker is 100% open normally, and 100% locked when you want it. Very hard to beat that.
I don't see why the front couldn't just be welded, the hubs only engage in 4x4 so it shouldn't effect drivability in 2wd at all, but correct me if i'm wrong on that.
Maybe a minority opinion, but guys that use 4x4 lots, like me, don't seem to like it all that much.
If mine wears out, (again), I will put an air locker in it. The air locker is 100% open normally, and 100% locked when you want it. Very hard to beat that.
I don't see why the front couldn't just be welded, the hubs only engage in 4x4 so it shouldn't effect drivability in 2wd at all, but correct me if i'm wrong on that.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I have heard of guys not liking the detroit locker very much at all.
Maybe a minority opinion, but guys that use 4x4 lots, like me, don't seem to like it all that much.
If mine wears out, (again), I will put an air locker in it. The air locker is 100% open normally, and 100% locked when you want it. Very hard to beat that.
I don't see why the front couldn't just be welded, the hubs only engage in 4x4 so it shouldn't effect drivability in 2wd at all, but correct me if i'm wrong on that.
Maybe a minority opinion, but guys that use 4x4 lots, like me, don't seem to like it all that much.
If mine wears out, (again), I will put an air locker in it. The air locker is 100% open normally, and 100% locked when you want it. Very hard to beat that.
I don't see why the front couldn't just be welded, the hubs only engage in 4x4 so it shouldn't effect drivability in 2wd at all, but correct me if i'm wrong on that.
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Dan
