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Jan 15, 2009 | 09:14 PM

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Differential guide

Is there any guide to differential carriers, or a site with dimensions? I'm trying to find a locker I can modify to fit a vehicle that doesn't have one available.

Jan 15, 2009 | 10:37 PM

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WHAT would not have a locker available? Seems like you can find ls or lockers for anything.

Jan 16, 2009 | 08:28 PM

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A Ford Courier. Not even a limited slip factory option.

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:45 PM

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A Ford Courier. Not even a limited slip factory option.

Think a Mustang 8.8 would fit under there? Can't beat the parts availability for that diff!

Jan 16, 2009 | 11:03 PM

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It's a dropout carrier, 8" ring gear, and looks very similar to a Toyota 4cyl carrier except for the carrier bearings. This one uses 40mm ID bearings, while the Toyota one uses 45mm or 50mm ID bearings.
I sent an e-mail off to Eaton asking if they had any sort of info they could part with, but haven't gotten anything.
The truck is six lug, I'd like to keep it that way, as would most owners. I also like the center drop out design, and wouldn't swap this thing out for an 8.8.