Adding a Factory Posi Lock
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Adding a Factory Posi Lock
My truck has an open rear and it sucks. Will a Factory posi fit into my truck with no problems? Are they good units, do they work like there suppose to?
This is Actual Pic and is this a Ford factory posi lock?
----------------Jeremy
This is Actual Pic and is this a Ford factory posi lock?
----------------Jeremy
Last edited by jboard; Oct 17, 2006 at 04:42 PM.
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Where did u find your carrier...im looking for anything used and cheap so i dont have to use 4WD every time i drive in wet grass or a gravel hill.
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http://www.accuautoparts.com/index.jsp
Got it from this company. I wouldnt say it was cheap I got all new parts and bearings.
Cost a little less than $1000.
But it was worth it I was constantly getting stuck.
Plus I had to replace most everything anyway since I had a bad pinion bearing that trashed the bearings.
Got it from this company. I wouldnt say it was cheap I got all new parts and bearings.
Cost a little less than $1000.
But it was worth it I was constantly getting stuck.
Plus I had to replace most everything anyway since I had a bad pinion bearing that trashed the bearings.
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Does anyone know where i can find a used diff parts like lockers. I think that at locker is goin to be my best bet.
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There were two on e-bay that went fairly cheap. One was the standard posi and the second was a more elaborate limited slip.
The unit you pictured is the standard posi. Clutches are behind the spider gears. SOme have an "S" spring in them. Search using sterling and 10.2.
Not to impessed with the standard unit. My heavy truck really needs the heavier unit. There are new ones listed also, over $1000 though.
The unit you pictured is the standard posi. Clutches are behind the spider gears. SOme have an "S" spring in them. Search using sterling and 10.2.
Not to impessed with the standard unit. My heavy truck really needs the heavier unit. There are new ones listed also, over $1000 though.
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From: Southern Illinois
There were two on e-bay that went fairly cheap. One was the standard posi and the second was a more elaborate limited slip.
The unit you pictured is the standard posi. Clutches are behind the spider gears. SOme have an "S" spring in them. Search using sterling and 10.2.
Not to impessed with the standard unit. My heavy truck really needs the heavier unit. There are new ones listed also, over $1000 though.
Ford uses the 75 W140 synthetic without additives. Costs around $50.00 /gallon.
The unit you pictured is the standard posi. Clutches are behind the spider gears. SOme have an "S" spring in them. Search using sterling and 10.2.
Not to impessed with the standard unit. My heavy truck really needs the heavier unit. There are new ones listed also, over $1000 though.
Ford uses the 75 W140 synthetic without additives. Costs around $50.00 /gallon.
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Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
You will need to buy new ring and pinion. The ring gears are different thicknesses IIRC
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I swapped a factory LS in and it was bolt in. The I just put new bearings in it and bolt my ring gear on and off I went. It needs clutches so I really don't like how it operates right now. by the time I put the bearings and clutch in I am half way to an Auburn unit. but as far as I know both the 10.5 and the 10.25 factory units are bolt in you just reuse your ring gear. you should really check the tooth pattern to make sure things are good there but mine was right on when I got it all back together.
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Originally Posted by caseydudem
Can you explain more about this? I want to change mine too and I want to know what I'm getting into. You can just swap them with out replacing the ring and pinion? Thanks
JKThere are 2 thickness rings gears for after market carriers.
The ford LS and super duty LS is a bolt in like Tim said.
I just did the 3 pinion SD swap...love it. No more getting stuck on wet grass.
IIRC= If I Remember Correctly
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c00n swapped in SD LS in with no problem just put old ring gear on and bolt in.I know a guy in missouri that has several most i think LS from FX4 trucks.I don't how much but he told me 500 for complete axle assembly.Pm me i have info at home.I plan on getting 2 for myself.
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Well, since this is exactly one year ago since I posted this I bought a full locker from ebay since then. Lockright works great you just have to get use to it ratcheting around tight turns, and its a simple task to install it. No more slip for me locks up instantly because of being a full locker and its 100% to each wheel.
------------Jeremy
------------Jeremy