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Of the 30-40 4x4 F-150's and bronco's that either my friends have owned, or I looked at in the JY, I've seen two with LS rearends, and noce with them up front. One was a 86' f-150, one was a 89' Limited slips aren't as common as you think.
If it was me, I would lincoln lock the rear, and buy a arb up front. It would come out near the same price as normal lockers front and rear.
Right now I have $135 into the rear of my truck
$100 for a 9" + $25 for a mini spool + $10 for a moly cross pin.
I daily drove it for a few years like this, and never had a problem on ice or snow.
For the front, I'm torn between either paying $199 for the aussie, or welding it up for free.
And good choise with the 4.56's, they should treat you nicely.
If it was me, I would lincoln lock the rear, and buy a arb up front. It would come out near the same price as normal lockers front and rear.
Right now I have $135 into the rear of my truck
$100 for a 9" + $25 for a mini spool + $10 for a moly cross pin.
I daily drove it for a few years like this, and never had a problem on ice or snow.
For the front, I'm torn between either paying $199 for the aussie, or welding it up for free.
And good choise with the 4.56's, they should treat you nicely.
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hey try that aussie, i am thinking about one of those for when i don't have to drive this truck in the winter time. looks like a good product. i want someone to try one and let me know how it is.
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Well, it looks like I have decided to go with a mini spool in the rear and an aussie in the front. $250 for locked up front and rear. I have to buy a four door car to haul my kids around so I can dedicate my truck to the dirty jobs. thanks for all the help guys.
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better traction update
I just welded up my spider gears to make a lincon locker. It seems to work rather well. Off road I have not experianced anything better. On road, turning out of a stop light, the tires will scratch or chirp. You can get on the gas and just swing the rear end around like a race car or you can be responsible and take it slow and not eat up your tires. It does not at all seem dangerous. I guess you have to try it to give an honest oppinion. If you like to hot rod your truck I would not recommend a spool or a lincon locker. If you like to go off road and drive like a responsible person, this is the way to go. And like someone else said, it is very predictable. Next step is an aussie locker in the front and 4.56 gears. thanks again guys...
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From: Kemmerer, Wyoming
IMO it may not seem like you are eating up your tires even while taking it slow, but in reality you are. I expect you would find this upon inspection of your tires after, say, 3,000 miles.
I agree with your solution in some cases, but I would certainly not recommend it for someone who will be using their truck as a daily driver. I would ESPECIALLY not do it if I expected to be doing even moderate amounts of towing. The added weight would most definitely increase tire wear and cause undo strain on the drivetrain.
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I agree with your solution in some cases, but I would certainly not recommend it for someone who will be using their truck as a daily driver. I would ESPECIALLY not do it if I expected to be doing even moderate amounts of towing. The added weight would most definitely increase tire wear and cause undo strain on the drivetrain.
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Re: better traction update
Originally posted by checkyoursix
I just welded up my spider gears to make a lincon locker. It seems to work rather well. Off road I have not experianced anything better. On road, turning out of a stop light, the tires will scratch or chirp. You can get on the gas and just swing the rear end around like a race car or you can be responsible and take it slow and not eat up your tires. It does not at all seem dangerous. I guess you have to try it to give an honest oppinion. If you like to hot rod your truck I would not recommend a spool or a lincon locker. If you like to go off road and drive like a responsible person, this is the way to go. And like someone else said, it is very predictable. Next step is an aussie locker in the front and 4.56 gears. thanks again guys...
I just welded up my spider gears to make a lincon locker. It seems to work rather well. Off road I have not experianced anything better. On road, turning out of a stop light, the tires will scratch or chirp. You can get on the gas and just swing the rear end around like a race car or you can be responsible and take it slow and not eat up your tires. It does not at all seem dangerous. I guess you have to try it to give an honest oppinion. If you like to hot rod your truck I would not recommend a spool or a lincon locker. If you like to go off road and drive like a responsible person, this is the way to go. And like someone else said, it is very predictable. Next step is an aussie locker in the front and 4.56 gears. thanks again guys...
. The tires will wear very fast no matter how you drive! I doubt your I6 will spin 33" mud tires fast enough to whip your truck around like a "race car". It can be dangerous when it is wet but when everything is dry I have not had any problems....don't even know it is in there. just curiuous....have you experienced anything else other than a lincoln locker???
If I had to do it again I would vouch for the Detroit in the rear and an ARB in the front....that's just me though.
actually my truck is a DD and it has a welded rear...although I don't recommend it!
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From: Kemmerer, Wyoming
I agree w/ you fishman... I woulda done what you wish for too, but money dictated otherwise.
I just got my Trutracs in, and can't comment on the off-road capabilities yet. However, just putting around town (and doing the occasional clutch dump) I can most definitely tell that the truetrac does what it claims to do. Open diff... until you need an LS.
I just got my Trutracs in, and can't comment on the off-road capabilities yet. However, just putting around town (and doing the occasional clutch dump) I can most definitely tell that the truetrac does what it claims to do. Open diff... until you need an LS.
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