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Mar 13, 2010 | 05:08 PM

1bad67sbf

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limited slip

my truck has an open diff

do the xlt crew have lockers for low range and if so can it be used out of low range? if not what brands are reliable limited slip (was thinking detroit tru trac)

Mar 13, 2010 | 09:41 PM

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the xlt did not come with a locker.....the fx4 had an avialable locker however it was lo range only....tru trac is a good ls and i've used eaton posi's before with very good results....

Mar 14, 2010 | 12:53 AM

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none of the 04-08's have a locker

the best you can get OEM is the Limited slip...which is available in all models. standard on FX4 though.

I actually like the factory tru-trac. never had one fail me in my Mustangs various F-150's. but if you want a true locker...go with the detroit

Mar 14, 2010 | 08:12 AM

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thanks do you have a ball park price (or hour amount) it cost to have installed, i thought mine may have some kind of ls or locker because when in 4 wheel drive if i pull onto a patch of black top it will cherp the tires when i turn untill i take out of 4 wheel

Mar 14, 2010 | 08:17 AM

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thanks do you have a ball park price (or hour amount) it cost to have installed, i thought mine may have some kind of ls or locker because when in 4 wheel drive if i pull onto a patch of black top it will cherp the tires when i turn untill i take out of 4 wheel

Do not use 4WD on pavement unless you want to pay for the locker AND a new front differential.

Mar 14, 2010 | 08:23 AM

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yeah i know (i dont like the cherp sound) but in snow or mud if i take it out before i get on black top i just burn rear tires i live in no va and we got a stupid amount of snow this year (most ever recorded)

Mar 14, 2010 | 10:36 AM

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I paid $549.00 for the True trac on e-bay, $175.00 for the install. That was in November '08. I live in SE Michigan (Detroit area).

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Mar 14, 2010 | 11:14 AM

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Do I think it was worth it? I not only think it was worth it, I'm thinking about putting one in the front diff too!

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Mar 14, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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thats what i figured i cant wait to get mine but i just dropped $1300 on wheels and tires so it has to wait for now (and if i get a tru-trac in the rear it wont be long before i need tires again)