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Dec 13, 2009 | 05:15 PM

zxwut?

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I'm looking for suggestions from people with experience with different manufacturers for a LS in my 95 F250. It's axle code 35, so an open 10.25 with 4.10's. Who are you using and where'd you buy it? Thanks.
Rob

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:46 PM

Linemo

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depends on what you want the ford lockers are quiet and work good but dont hold up as well to big tires Detroit Lockers are very tough but noisier when they lock/unlock I am running 285/75/16's and am getting ready to regear and install a locker !A good place to start is Randy's Ring and Pinion on the web good prices and selection !! good luck

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:59 PM

zxwut?

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To reiterate, I don't want a locker, I want limited slip.

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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What do you think about this?

Detroit Locker 915A550 - Eaton Detroit Truetrac Differentials - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:28 PM

zxwut?

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I was under the assumption that the Detroit lockers locked the rear wheels when one started to slip. Am I wrong and the Detroit locker is a LS?

Dec 13, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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it is like a limited slip it pops when u are turning when they are on the front idk about the rear ones ive always had strait posi in them... if u were to get a locker i would go with the ARB air locker

Dec 13, 2009 | 11:08 PM

94MustangGT

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Originally Posted by zxwut?

I was under the assumption that the Detroit lockers locked the rear wheels when one started to slip. Am I wrong and the Detroit locker is a LS?

The Detroit Trutrac is the LS, while the Detroit Locker is the true automatic locker.

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Dec 14, 2009 | 06:26 AM

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I like the Auburn LS. I will never own another locker. I had one and it was not in the truck very long.

Dec 14, 2009 | 09:33 AM

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hav24wheel

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Repack a factory LS for it. You can make them grab pritty hard. Or I would suggest a regular locker. Takes a little bit to get use to, but they will last a long time. If you do get a LS. Get a gear drivin one like the Truetrac, that way you never have to put new clutches in it.

Dec 14, 2009 | 09:42 AM

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I like the Trac-Loc too, it's simple, cheap to rebuild, and adjustable depending how tight you pack it. I have installed a couple Powertrax lockers in open diff carriers and got an exact 50% failure rate, 1 worked perfectly and 1 didn't at all and had to be removed.

Dec 14, 2009 | 10:24 AM

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i wont put a locker on a street truck they drive funny in turns. i would pick a ls. my old bronco with a locker broke to many axles

Dec 14, 2009 | 10:31 AM

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zxwut?

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i wont put a locker on a street truck they drive funny in turns. i would pick a ls. my old bronco with a locker broke to many axles

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Originally Posted by zxwut?

I'm looking for suggestions from people with experience with different manufacturers for a LS in my 95 F250. It's axle code 35, so an open 10.25 with 4.10's. Who are you using and where'd you buy it? Thanks.
Rob

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To reiterate, I don't want a locker, I want limited slip.

Yeah, that.

Dec 14, 2009 | 10:53 PM

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I also like the idea of rebuilding the factory traction lock. Thats what I did several years ago. You can get rebuilt kits for not much money and you can add a couple of clutch discs and make them tighter.