kingranchstroker
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Well im about to service my differentials on my04 six ohhh and was think
ing while im in there why not throw a locker or tru Trac in the rear at that time! And how hard are they to install ?
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Most like their Tru Tracs. There are books and videos out there to teach you, just take your time. However, my experience is rebuilding a chevy 4.3L but I still hire out my diffs. I've paid between $75-$100 an axle in the past.
kingranchstroker
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Yeah ive been leaning tru trac but I wanted other opinions too I hear the Detroit locker eats tires bad too
genuineford
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I liked my truetrac in my 7.3. I have it sitting here to put in another truck some day.
florida 6.0
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Truetrac !
06-sixoh
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I agree with 0260... Ive built Toyotas and Jeeps, and even though Ive done numerous differentials, I learned to hire it out. Just added insurance, I dont think it will be expensive as you think.
I was always a big fan of the auburn and ARB. But we really need to know what you want it for, and how you plan to use it. If its just for a steet performance, I would install a selectable locker.
I was always a big fan of the auburn and ARB. But we really need to know what you want it for, and how you plan to use it. If its just for a steet performance, I would install a selectable locker.
91turbogsx
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I've rebuilt my own rear diff with a TrueTrac and all new bearings. First time doing a diff. Just pay attention, do research, buy all the special tools, and check everything you do 30 times. I've got like 6k miles on it now and have checked it out a few times and it's all within spec still. I'd do it again.
kingranchstroker
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Well I race on dirt sprints and occasional drag strip passes other than that I drive her normally and tow my21 ft center console on the weekends
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I would have it done by a known good shop
It's not a great first timer DIY job ,, and if done wrong it cost you everything in the dif and maybe the housing if it chunks a gear and spins it through
It's not a great first timer DIY job ,, and if done wrong it cost you everything in the dif and maybe the housing if it chunks a gear and spins it through
kingranchstroker
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Note taken! Thanks zmann that's the last thing I need.
Cobra 19 & 54
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If you're looking for a true "locker" and still want street capabilities, the ARB is the only way to go. If you want an LSD, then truetrac all the way!
sonic_superduty
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A tru Trac is all you need! I have em front and rear!
amarillo250
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tru trac here and great in snow and for towing.
TANK'S 250
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If you want the best, and the most versatile...ARB..
...if you don't NEED the best...any elocker is fine.
...if you don't NEED the best...any elocker is fine.
TANK'S 250
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Mostly true....mine spins both rear tires occasionally even when it's not locked...must be some sort of centrifugal forces happening sometimes.
strokin6L
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been running a detriot locker in mine for nearly 6 years with no issues. Has some passes down the track and a bunch of truck pulls on it and hasn't skipped a beat. Some say they don't like it on the street, but mine works well. We even have one in our '99 7.3 that's been in it for about 3 years and that's been awesome also...no issues.
