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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Front lockers

What do you guy's use for a locker in the front diff? Does Ford have a clutch actuated locker for the front like the one in the rear?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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ford doesn't come with a locker in either diff to my knowledge. i think what you're referring to is their limited slip. and i beleive you could get one in the front diff in those model years, but only with the v8. hopefully someone will correct me if i'm wrong. i had a lockright locker in the front dana 50 in my 90 f250. hope this helps.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Yeah.Thats what I meant a limited slip. I hope someone can chime in on this.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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i have a sas d60 that i put a spool in, have not had any issues with it as far as durability

i also have a detroit locker in back, make sure ya have some sort of a locking diff in the rear before doin the front
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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In my opinion, Fords LS system isnt the greatest. If its a daily driver the torsen (gear style) is fantastic, it puts power to the wheel with the most traction, great for winter driving and some offroad use. For more offroad, most go with a selectable locker (Air or electric) but pricey. And on the cheap side, a lockright or E-Z locker (I think are the names), but I hear they are not good for tires over 33 (actually not warrantied for use with anything bigger than stock) and are noisy.
 
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