Question on the Front Diff
Question on the Front Diff
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Question on the Front Diff
Alright, let's just say IF, not that I will, but IF
a guy wanted to put a limited slip in the frt diff of an '02 F250 SD, would I be correct in that it is a Dana 60, 10 bolt, 9 3/4" ring gear? Anybody know the number of splines on the axle and what make would you guys recommend? Thx. Not that I'm gonna, but just in case
a guy wanted to put a limited slip in the frt diff of an '02 F250 SD, would I be correct in that it is a Dana 60, 10 bolt, 9 3/4" ring gear? Anybody know the number of splines on the axle and what make would you guys recommend? Thx. Not that I'm gonna, but just in case 
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Question on the Front Diff
It's a Dana 60.
Your best bet IMO would be an air locker.
L/S front diffs aren't the greatest in low traction steering.
What I mean by this is that on the road in slick snow or ice if there isn't enough front tire "bite" to make the front diff slip when turning then both axles will rotate at the same speed and the truck will tend to want to go straight:-staun even with the wheels turned.With the air locker the diff will be open when unactivated and will steer better in snow and stuff.Then when you really need it,like offroading or getting out of a jam,you just flip the switch and lock the axles together.
I hope this makes sense.
I'm not the best at tech.explanations.
Your best bet IMO would be an air locker.
L/S front diffs aren't the greatest in low traction steering.
What I mean by this is that on the road in slick snow or ice if there isn't enough front tire "bite" to make the front diff slip when turning then both axles will rotate at the same speed and the truck will tend to want to go straight:-staun even with the wheels turned.With the air locker the diff will be open when unactivated and will steer better in snow and stuff.Then when you really need it,like offroading or getting out of a jam,you just flip the switch and lock the axles together.
I hope this makes sense.
I'm not the best at tech.explanations.
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From: Mountaintop USA
Question on the Front Diff
>I agree. LS in the front isn't a great idea. Go with an air
>locker if you need extra traction up front. Has the
>"electric" locker come out yet?
NoMo, Eaton has a new E-Locker out. I'm gonna be looking at it.
>locker if you need extra traction up front. Has the
>"electric" locker come out yet?
NoMo, Eaton has a new E-Locker out. I'm gonna be looking at it.
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From: Neenah
Question on the Front Diff
Some of the early 2002's had Dana 50's (I think all were Mexico trucks). Best to verify prior to doing anything to them.
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