what differentials do i have
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what differentials do i have
I'm looking into puttong lockers in my 1997 f150 4x4 and need to know what differentials im running in my truck. Also if any one has any input on what lockers to use that would be helpfull also. I don't want limited slip lockers I want true lockers.
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From: Middle of Nowhere, Vermont
Your rear axle is a Ford 8.8 inch. There is a large variety of gears and lockers for this axle. The best type of locker will depend on a couple of things. How important is street driveability and tire wear to you? What is your budget? How bad do you beat on your Ford?
If it is only driven offroad, and tire wear is of no importance than you can save a ton of cash by installing a spool or welding the diff gears.
If you have to drive on the street, have a decent budget, and actually care about how long your tires last, than a conventional locker, such as one made by Detroit , will work if you are willing to make some subtle changes in your driving style.
If you have a large budget and want the best of both worlds than look for a selectable locker. These allow you the convenience of an open differential while on the street, but can act like as spool at the simple flick of a switch. ARB makes one of these, but it requires the installation of an air compressor.
I don't honestly know what you have for a front axle, I don't pay much attention to IFS. But if I had to take a guess I would say it was a Ford 8.8 inch centersection, but it may take different internals than a standard solid axle 8.8 inch.
If it is only driven offroad, and tire wear is of no importance than you can save a ton of cash by installing a spool or welding the diff gears.
If you have to drive on the street, have a decent budget, and actually care about how long your tires last, than a conventional locker, such as one made by Detroit , will work if you are willing to make some subtle changes in your driving style.
If you have a large budget and want the best of both worlds than look for a selectable locker. These allow you the convenience of an open differential while on the street, but can act like as spool at the simple flick of a switch. ARB makes one of these, but it requires the installation of an air compressor.
I don't honestly know what you have for a front axle, I don't pay much attention to IFS. But if I had to take a guess I would say it was a Ford 8.8 inch centersection, but it may take different internals than a standard solid axle 8.8 inch.
