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locker or lsd?

 
rebel_wheeler707 rebel_wheeler707
User | Posts: 92 | Joined: 11/08
Posted: 11/09/08
02:07 PM

i need to know what would be a better choice for my 14 bolt ff rear end i heard good thing about the detroit locker the only thing i didnt really like is that it could lock up aroun a turn and i live on a curvy road that gets really wet when it rains so is a limited slip a good choice?  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 11/09/08
02:24 PM

A locker can be a heart attack on a slick road big time!! Even a LSD can be  a hand full but better than a Detroit.  

 
rebel_wheeler707 rebel_wheeler707
User | Posts: 92 | Joined: 11/08
Posted: 11/09/08
02:27 PM

what would u sugest i mean i want good traction off road but i kinda dont feel like spinnig aroun on a slick road either.how about a moroso brute strength or like a cheaper detroit truetrac or something.  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 11/09/08
05:14 PM

The TrueTrac is a good compromise. That or a selectable locker.  

 
rebel_wheeler707 rebel_wheeler707
User | Posts: 92 | Joined: 11/08
Posted: 11/09/08
08:47 PM

so does the detroit locker lock up on the throttle or jus coasting on corners? or will it lock up if i slow down to say 30 or 20 mph?  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 11/09/08
09:49 PM

It will only unlock when it is coasting or with very little power input and when it unlocks it lets outside wheel in a turn "rachet" and free wheel while keeping inner wheel locked to drive. It has no ability to power both wheels at different speed in a turn and why they are a heart attack on ice because it will tend to lock wheels together a lot and cause them to skid in turns and as a result vehicle looses directional control.  

 
rebel_wheeler707 rebel_wheeler707
User | Posts: 92 | Joined: 11/08
Posted: 11/09/08
11:17 PM

oh yea i see what u mean would running a spool mess with my drive shaft or tranny at all? or jus the rear end it wouldnt be permanent just untill i get my 14 bolt rebuilt i jus want something for great traction that is really cheep.  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 11/10/08
06:14 AM

Spool only have one place and that is on the strip. Very poor choice for a street axle and wear tires out quickly and be even worse that a Detroit on slick roads (it would kinda be a lost cause here)  

 

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