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Re: 1999 on up pickups
« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2017, 10:18:22 PM »
Myself, I would do a solid axle swap on it.

Gobs of kits out there that use 52" square body springs in the front and whatever axle you prefer.
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Re: 1999 on up pickups
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2017, 06:08:08 PM »
I would highly recommend a limited slip differential as I am not a fan of lockers for street/daily drivers.
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Re: 1999 on up pickups
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2017, 06:40:36 PM »
I would highly recommend a limited slip differential as I am not a fan of lockers for street/daily drivers.

Pricey versus a spool but I know how dangerous having both wheel moving at the same time around corners.  Guess it is time to start saving up.
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Re: 1999 on up pickups
« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2017, 06:56:10 PM »
a spool?  :o Is this strictly off road use?
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Re: 1999 on up pickups
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2017, 07:09:38 PM »
a spool?  :o Is this strictly off road use?

No, a street truck.  I was just mentioning the price difference. Looking for a limited slip.
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Re: 1999 on up pickups
« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2017, 12:28:35 PM »
Well they will never be in the ballpark since a spool isn't a differential. Having an LSD makes a huge difference.
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