Change to limited slip
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Change to limited slip
I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
Anything else I should know about compatability?
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I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
Anything else I should know about compatability?
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Re: Change to limited slip
Hi Stephen,
A traction device should be stock option on all trucks. I think
anything you buy from EBay sight unseen is going to be junk, though. And
the limited slip will take some double checking to make sure it's
shimmed correctly: http://www.drivetrain.com/ringpinioninstal.html A
better choice would be the lunch box locker, because you will keep your
carrier and adjustments:
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...ld=description
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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"Stephen R. Conrad" wrote:
>
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
>
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A traction device should be stock option on all trucks. I think
anything you buy from EBay sight unseen is going to be junk, though. And
the limited slip will take some double checking to make sure it's
shimmed correctly: http://www.drivetrain.com/ringpinioninstal.html A
better choice would be the lunch box locker, because you will keep your
carrier and adjustments:
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...ld=description
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Stephen R. Conrad" wrote:
>
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
>
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Re: Change to limited slip
Hi Stephen,
A traction device should be stock option on all trucks. I think
anything you buy from EBay sight unseen is going to be junk, though. And
the limited slip will take some double checking to make sure it's
shimmed correctly: http://www.drivetrain.com/ringpinioninstal.html A
better choice would be the lunch box locker, because you will keep your
carrier and adjustments:
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...ld=description
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Stephen R. Conrad" wrote:
>
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 1/30/2004
A traction device should be stock option on all trucks. I think
anything you buy from EBay sight unseen is going to be junk, though. And
the limited slip will take some double checking to make sure it's
shimmed correctly: http://www.drivetrain.com/ringpinioninstal.html A
better choice would be the lunch box locker, because you will keep your
carrier and adjustments:
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...ld=description
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Stephen R. Conrad" wrote:
>
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
>
> ---
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Re: Change to limited slip
Hi Stephen,
A traction device should be stock option on all trucks. I think
anything you buy from EBay sight unseen is going to be junk, though. And
the limited slip will take some double checking to make sure it's
shimmed correctly: http://www.drivetrain.com/ringpinioninstal.html A
better choice would be the lunch box locker, because you will keep your
carrier and adjustments:
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...ld=description
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Stephen R. Conrad" wrote:
>
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.576 / Virus Database: 365 - Release Date: 1/30/2004
A traction device should be stock option on all trucks. I think
anything you buy from EBay sight unseen is going to be junk, though. And
the limited slip will take some double checking to make sure it's
shimmed correctly: http://www.drivetrain.com/ringpinioninstal.html A
better choice would be the lunch box locker, because you will keep your
carrier and adjustments:
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/p...ld=description
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Stephen R. Conrad" wrote:
>
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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Re: Change to limited slip
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 21:17:22 UTC "Stephen R. Conrad"
<sconradpt@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
It's nice to have, but there are caveats. First, on ice it can be a
bitch and a half. What happens is that when the first wheel looses
traction it transfers the demand to the one that isn't slipping (as
designed). Now that one starts slipping and both wheels (and the
whole rear end start looking for the ditch. It's good to get rolling,
but it can be really testy driving up a hill. You'll have to learn
how it acts before you decide that on balance it is a good thing.
Second, the clutch packs wear fairly quickly - I doubt that one that
is used very hard will last more than 70-80K without becoming
essentially an open diff. It's not that expensive or difficult to
replace the clutches - I looked at mine when I first bought but
decided that it had spent it's life as a highway that didn't stress
the clutches - but it does take some sweat time.
--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>
<sconradpt@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
It's nice to have, but there are caveats. First, on ice it can be a
bitch and a half. What happens is that when the first wheel looses
traction it transfers the demand to the one that isn't slipping (as
designed). Now that one starts slipping and both wheels (and the
whole rear end start looking for the ditch. It's good to get rolling,
but it can be really testy driving up a hill. You'll have to learn
how it acts before you decide that on balance it is a good thing.
Second, the clutch packs wear fairly quickly - I doubt that one that
is used very hard will last more than 70-80K without becoming
essentially an open diff. It's not that expensive or difficult to
replace the clutches - I looked at mine when I first bought but
decided that it had spent it's life as a highway that didn't stress
the clutches - but it does take some sweat time.
--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>
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Re: Change to limited slip
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 21:17:22 UTC "Stephen R. Conrad"
<sconradpt@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
It's nice to have, but there are caveats. First, on ice it can be a
bitch and a half. What happens is that when the first wheel looses
traction it transfers the demand to the one that isn't slipping (as
designed). Now that one starts slipping and both wheels (and the
whole rear end start looking for the ditch. It's good to get rolling,
but it can be really testy driving up a hill. You'll have to learn
how it acts before you decide that on balance it is a good thing.
Second, the clutch packs wear fairly quickly - I doubt that one that
is used very hard will last more than 70-80K without becoming
essentially an open diff. It's not that expensive or difficult to
replace the clutches - I looked at mine when I first bought but
decided that it had spent it's life as a highway that didn't stress
the clutches - but it does take some sweat time.
--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>
<sconradpt@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
It's nice to have, but there are caveats. First, on ice it can be a
bitch and a half. What happens is that when the first wheel looses
traction it transfers the demand to the one that isn't slipping (as
designed). Now that one starts slipping and both wheels (and the
whole rear end start looking for the ditch. It's good to get rolling,
but it can be really testy driving up a hill. You'll have to learn
how it acts before you decide that on balance it is a good thing.
Second, the clutch packs wear fairly quickly - I doubt that one that
is used very hard will last more than 70-80K without becoming
essentially an open diff. It's not that expensive or difficult to
replace the clutches - I looked at mine when I first bought but
decided that it had spent it's life as a highway that didn't stress
the clutches - but it does take some sweat time.
--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>
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Re: Change to limited slip
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 21:17:22 UTC "Stephen R. Conrad"
<sconradpt@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
It's nice to have, but there are caveats. First, on ice it can be a
bitch and a half. What happens is that when the first wheel looses
traction it transfers the demand to the one that isn't slipping (as
designed). Now that one starts slipping and both wheels (and the
whole rear end start looking for the ditch. It's good to get rolling,
but it can be really testy driving up a hill. You'll have to learn
how it acts before you decide that on balance it is a good thing.
Second, the clutch packs wear fairly quickly - I doubt that one that
is used very hard will last more than 70-80K without becoming
essentially an open diff. It's not that expensive or difficult to
replace the clutches - I looked at mine when I first bought but
decided that it had spent it's life as a highway that didn't stress
the clutches - but it does take some sweat time.
--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>
<sconradpt@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I see for sale on ebay from time to time tracloc limited slip differentials.
> I understand how they work but would there be any disadvantage to swapping
> out the standard differential in my 86 2wd auto Comanche? I sure would like
> the extra traction on ice and wet boat ramps. How hard would the swap be?
> Can I do it without special tools and without disturbing the gear alignment?
> Anything else I should know about compatability?
It's nice to have, but there are caveats. First, on ice it can be a
bitch and a half. What happens is that when the first wheel looses
traction it transfers the demand to the one that isn't slipping (as
designed). Now that one starts slipping and both wheels (and the
whole rear end start looking for the ditch. It's good to get rolling,
but it can be really testy driving up a hill. You'll have to learn
how it acts before you decide that on balance it is a good thing.
Second, the clutch packs wear fairly quickly - I doubt that one that
is used very hard will last more than 70-80K without becoming
essentially an open diff. It's not that expensive or difficult to
replace the clutches - I looked at mine when I first bought but
decided that it had spent it's life as a highway that didn't stress
the clutches - but it does take some sweat time.
--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>
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