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Offline BoobZ

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limited slip
« on: November 07, 2007, 08:58:49 pm »
anyone use 3:73s with a limited slip??

i know i want 3:73 but not sure if i want full locker yet
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Offline zieg85

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Re: limited slip
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2007, 09:25:09 am »
In the past I have had limited slip and it works well.  IMO street driving is no place for a locker.  They really scuff the tires around corners and are just plain dangerous on wet streets going around corners.  My $.02
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2007, 10:27:16 am »
What is the application? 
I have ran limited slips only on the street, If it were offroad I would use a locker if it spent the majority of time off the road.
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2007, 12:26:00 pm »
I'm partial to an electric or air locker over limited slip myself, lets you get the best traction when you need it.

 A couple years ago, I had the opportunity to drive a '77 caddy that ran sub-11 quarters, and it had a spooled rear end..talk about a nightmare on wet streets..accelerate into a corner and be looking back where you came, wondering what just happened and why your head is spinning.   :-\
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2007, 12:41:42 pm »
I had an Eaton Posi with 3.73's put into my 12 bolt. Haven't got to drive it yet but someday I'll post how my truck runs and drives.
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2007, 03:18:23 pm »
For a street vehicle an Electric or Air locker is overkill.  I recommend an Eaton, that is what I use. 
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2007, 09:32:58 pm »
Nothing has ever proven smoother to me than Auburn Pro carriers....Bite hard slip smooth. Bullet proof Posi and I've put hardcore Big Block power to them. I've used them in several applications with never one failure knock on wood!

http://www.drivetrain.com/auburn.html
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2007, 09:38:56 pm »
I grenaded one of those on my 4x4, wasn't even doing anything brutal to it...  It was probably the only truck I had that I didn't seriously abuse short of my Daily...
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Offline BoobZ

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Re: limited slip
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2007, 09:48:54 pm »
it will be a daily driver/ drag on friday nights.. and i have to drive in rain and snow so im thinkin limited slip is the way to go.. for now, im gonna hold off on the rear end and leave the 2:73s in it until i get my motor in (380+hp 350)
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Offline the_legend_1981

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Re: limited slip
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2007, 11:26:47 am »
how do you know what gearing you have?
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2007, 12:03:38 pm »
You need to remove the meatball cover. Usually it's stamped on the ring gear. ex  41 : 11

41 ring gear teeth

11 pinion drive gear teeth. The formula is simple Driven over drive

41 ÷ 11 = 3.72727 (3.73:1)
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Re: limited slip
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2007, 04:56:24 pm »
Auburn limited slips are awesome, but i can't complain about Eatons either.  ARB air lockers are great, but really expensive.  if you have that kinda dough then go for it...you'll love it.  but if not, then just get an Auburn or Eaton posi...

as for you the_legend_1981, read my reply to your gear question...you DON'T have to pull your diff cover...
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Offline BoobZ

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Re: limited slip
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2007, 08:43:25 pm »
Quote from: the_legend_1981 on November 17, 2007, 11:26:47 am
how do you know what gearing you have?

it says it in my glovebox and i know for a fact its all original.. even has the original 305 in it with 98k miles..
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