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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: jsmil on December 03, 2010, 05:35:05 pm
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I am the proud owner of a sharp 1987 Chevy 4x4. I drove it from Illinois to Fort Richardson, Alaska, which is where I am stationed. It is my daily driver, but I would like to start having a little offroad fun with it. It is winter for around six months here. We get lots of snow and ice. I am having problems keeping traction to both wheels. I am lost as to how to correct this problem. I am afraid if I get full lockers when I am turning corners on slick roads the wheels will "hop" and could possibly drift me across/off the road. Some people have mentioned limited slips to me, but no one seems to know anything about them. I know there are several kinds, but if this is the answer, what kind? Any help would be greatly appreciated, and specifics will definitely help me.
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I've been thinking the same thing. North Dakota winters aren't all that great either. Check this out:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=17970.0
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A limited slip is what comes on GM trucks as an option. GM called them Positraction. Check the thread Grim posted for more info.