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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
Who is calling you this late at night? Sheila?

No, im completely sober. Imagine how wierd i'd be a little inebriated. But that does sound good. (pineapple soaked in Malibu is good too )
No Sheilas. Work stuff unfortunately...
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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Just to add to the discussion, I have been told by two different Ford Service depts. that my stock LSD will break away(open) at a mere 22lb-ft of torque. I believe them, because our roads are snow packed 5-6 months of the year, and we all know how easy it is to spin tires on our rigs...

Any input??
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by k2vailkid
Just to add to the discussion, I have been told by two different Ford Service depts. that my stock LSD will break away(open) at a mere 22lb-ft of torque. I believe them, because our roads are snow packed 5-6 months of the year, and we all know how easy it is to spin tires on our rigs...

Any input??
Yes -- don't add the prescribed amount of friction modifier. Change your diff fluid and try it first without any modifier. Make a couple tight turns and see if you get rear end chatter/inside wheel breaking loose. If you do, add half the amount (2 oz. I think) and try again. Basically if there's too much friction modifier, the clutches will slip too much making your rear end "limited grip"...
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Guess I am the lucky one in that i have a 3.73 open diff, that way I don't think I can get by with it and just gonna say the heck with it and put in a detroit locker.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by monsterbaby
Guess I am the lucky one in that i have a 3.73 open diff, that way I don't think I can get by with it and just gonna say the heck with it and put in a detroit locker.
Definitely easier to justify the upgrade, eh??

Joe
 
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Definitely easier to justify the upgrade, eh??

Joe
yep it's real easy, put the wife in the truck on some slick wet grass, then when she isn't looking unlock one front hub. She gets stuck and I get told ok you better be putting that locker in this thing so I don't get stuck anymore.
 
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