(Video) Super Duty 4x4 Front Diff Demonstration
Tuned
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I was basing my response on my experience with my Tremor and a Dana Spicer video I watched a few years back that descibed the Trac-Lok as having clutches mounted with two conical shaped clutch spacers that compacted the springs and clutches packs harder as more torque is applied. The video and a diagram showed the how the clutch pack had little to no engagement much like and open differential when no torque is applied. Of course now I cannot find the video any more but their website still describes the Trac-Lok as torque sensing. Dana also stated that the Tremor differential takes less torque to rotate resulting in quicker engagement. A simple clutch limited slip is always engaged and would make Dana’s statement senseless to me. I have jacked one front tires of my Tremor up and can spin the tire with both hubs locked with very little efffort. I would say less than 20 lbs. All of my previous simple clutch limited slips took a lot more break away torque to turn, even the severly worn out ones. I am very familiar with both the GM and basic limited slips. That that being said, I have not been into a Tremor diffferential or even seen a diagram or photo of one from anyone else. I will be very disappointed if my front limited slip has no more torque that what it takes to turn my tire. Below is an excerpt from Dana’s website on the Trac-Lok:
RELATED MARKETS Spicer® Trac-Lok™ Passive Limited Slip Differential
The Spicer Trac-Lok is a torque-sensing, clutch-style limited slip differential that improves traction and performance. It complements brake-based traction control systems to increase torque transfer and improve brake durability.
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RELATED MARKETS Spicer® Trac-Lok™ Passive Limited Slip DifferentialThe Spicer Trac-Lok is a torque-sensing, clutch-style limited slip differential that improves traction and performance. It complements brake-based traction control systems to increase torque transfer and improve brake durability.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Mississippi
When I subtracted the cost of the options included in the package that I was already going to get, the Tremor was much cheaper than it looked. $540 Lariat discount, $390 subtracted for included locking rear axle, $100 subtracted for included skid plates. I paid less than $2,500 for the Tremor package based on that alone. I like the Duratracs and wheels. Ford usually charges $1,400 for wheel and tire upgrades. Aftermarket Duratracs and wheels are going to be more like $2,000 and up. It makes me feel like I paid closer to $1,100 for the remaining Tremor package benefits of a increased ride height, limited slip front axle, softer ride (yes my Tremor is much easier on the back than my 19 F350 was), and don’t forget the decal. I will say the decal is not as appealing as it first was. My truck is now named “Tree More” as read by my son’s girlfriend.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Logan, Utah
Make sure to Like and Subscribe!!! Lol
Why can't you just enjoy the forum, whats stopping you? People expressing their likes and dislikes? You just did what you claim you are not a fan of. I think you would be hard pressed to find a forum that doesn't have any of that.
My comment, "Usually not a fan..." came from my experience seeing people join a forum for no other reason but to promote their YouTube channel. Not interacting, not contributing to any discussions or even answering questions about their own videos. To me that's spam.
Obviously the OP does not seem to fit that profile, but you can't blame someone for being suspicious when the first 2 threads/posts are links to his YouTube.
Like I told the OP, I had watched the videos prior to him joining. I have nothing bad to say about them.
Oh, and you should buy a Tremor.
Why can't you just enjoy the forum, whats stopping you? People expressing their likes and dislikes? You just did what you claim you are not a fan of. I think you would be hard pressed to find a forum that doesn't have any of that.
My comment, "Usually not a fan..." came from my experience seeing people join a forum for no other reason but to promote their YouTube channel. Not interacting, not contributing to any discussions or even answering questions about their own videos. To me that's spam.
Obviously the OP does not seem to fit that profile, but you can't blame someone for being suspicious when the first 2 threads/posts are links to his YouTube.
Like I told the OP, I had watched the videos prior to him joining. I have nothing bad to say about them.
Oh, and you should buy a Tremor.
Waaaaaaa!!!!!!
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