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after getting stuck the last time i have decided that the rear end needs a locker. i got some info from arb but im not sure about the complete price after the compressor and all. a detriot tru trac is what im after but i cant find the part number for my application. also i would really like an e-locker if possible for the rear.
any suggestions?
i am not interested in the clutch style rear limited slip. i've rebuilt to many of them and seen them fail when needed most.
Detroit locker yes or ARB or OX locker, but no to the true trac, those type of helica gears cannot take that much torque or tire size. The Detroit is bullet proof no air,wire's cables, etc. JMOP.
where can i get a part # for a detroit locker. I've tried e-mailing eaton. they want the spline count and axle size. I didnt think in 2001 ford ran different size axles and different splines. am i wrong?
Yes they need the spline count and axle size, and also the gear ratio. If you plan on doing bigger tire's and a gear swap some day, make sure what ever you buy will fit that gear ratio range. I think it's 35 spline 1.1/2 inch axle if i'am wrong someone will chime in and correct.
Don't pull the axle yet someone will chime in with correct spec's, yours is a 10.25 ring gear, so hold on. You can take the vin number to a Ford dealer and they will tell you everything about your truck.
...but no to the true trac, those type of helica gears cannot take that much torque or tire size.
Please explain why you feel this way. Is there any empirical data you can provide to back up your info?
I ask because there are a few trucks pushing some good power that are running a Truetrac, plus I want one for my truck but haven't yet pulled the trigger due to funds.
Yes they need the spline count and axle size, and also the gear ratio. If you plan on doing bigger tire's and a gear swap some day, make sure what ever you buy will fit that gear ratio range. I think it's 35 spline 1.1/2 inch axle if i'am wrong someone will chime in and correct.
Originally Posted by beer boy
i really dont want to pull the axle but i guess ill have to. i had no idea that there are different rear's in the 2001 f250 superduty's.
cheers.
Originally Posted by jwhitetail
Don't pull the axle yet someone will chime in with correct spec's, yours is a 10.25 ring gear, so hold on. You can take the vin number to a Ford dealer and they will tell you everything about your truck.
Your 2001 has a 10.5" Ford/Sterling rear differential, same as mine. 35 spline axles.
I have a the Eaton Truetrac in my diff and it is holding up just fine. No problems whatsoever. It is part# 915A550.
Please explain why you feel this way. Is there any empirical data you can provide to back up your info?
I ask because there are a few trucks pushing some good power that are running a Truetrac, plus I want one for my truck but haven't yet pulled the trigger due to funds.
Stewart
The detroit is a true locker 5 times stonger will take abuse from 40 inch tires. JMOP. Buy what you what to, if the guy's say it's holding up than get one.