Sterling 10.25 carrier
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Sterling 10.25 carrier
Hey fte'rs... I recently installed a detroit locker in the rear... she's real tight now and you can feel the tires tuggin going around turns... great for the beach. I have the old carrier and the mechanic said it is a limited slip but not worth rebuilding (in the event I ever wanted to take the detroit locker out).
Is this old carrier just a hunk of junk now ??? what do you think?
Snag out...
Is this old carrier just a hunk of junk now ??? what do you think?
Snag out...
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Depends how bad it is, but yeah there are kits. Also, whether you’d do it all yourself. Shop-time vs cost of a whole new unit, etc.
I’d probably throw it in the scrap pile, as there are a lot of options aftermarket options available that are better than what came from the factory.
Even if it was in great shape, LSD clutch packs, in general, wear out and need replaced every so often. Not worth the hassle either in my opinion.
I’d probably throw it in the scrap pile, as there are a lot of options aftermarket options available that are better than what came from the factory.
Even if it was in great shape, LSD clutch packs, in general, wear out and need replaced every so often. Not worth the hassle either in my opinion.
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Depends how bad it is, but yeah there are kits. Also, whether you’d do it all yourself. Shop-time vs cost of a whole new unit, etc.
I’d probably throw it in the scrap pile, as there are a lot of options aftermarket options available that are better than what came from the factory.
Even if it was in great shape, LSD clutch packs, in general, wear out and need replaced every so often. Not worth the hassle either in my opinion.
#6
There are a lot of different rear ends.
True-Trac is a gear driven unit (no clutch packs) that I think is best described as having ‘auto-lock’ functionality. It takes slippage on one wheel for the gears to even lock up, and I think it stays locked until you let off the throttle. I haven’t dicked around on pavement or tried to lay any rubber to see when it unlocks... so I don’t know for sure. I can confirm that it locks when one wheel slips at a low speed, however.
A (functioning) LSD is essentially locked full-time until the force of traction breaks it loose. (Force stronger than whatthe clutch pack can hold)
I looked at ARB’s air locking system, great option if you go off roading every weekend ... but it’s way more parts to mess with and potentially leak or fail. And also more costly. It wasn’t for me.
Had a Detroit locker like yours in past vehicles, that wasn’t for me either. The tires binding and bucking in turns (due to always being locked) and tire wear got old quick.
There are other options out there too.
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Clutches are shot in mine and my guy said he won't even hoist the truck if I don't replace it with a tru trac.
Scrap it or offer it up on our free thread as a functionally working unit if you don't mind an open diff. I'm plowing alot less people as they tip over, so I'll run mine till I tip over.
Denny
Scrap it or offer it up on our free thread as a functionally working unit if you don't mind an open diff. I'm plowing alot less people as they tip over, so I'll run mine till I tip over.
Denny
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Clutches are shot in mine and my guy said he won't even hoist the truck if I don't replace it with a tru trac.
Scrap it or offer it up on our free thread as a functionally working unit if you don't mind an open diff. I'm plowing alot less people as they tip over, so I'll run mine till I tip over.
Denny
Scrap it or offer it up on our free thread as a functionally working unit if you don't mind an open diff. I'm plowing alot less people as they tip over, so I'll run mine till I tip over.
Denny
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