Back end slides out turning left but not right?
05-06-2008, 09:23 PM
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Back end slides out turning left but not right?
When i turn left and floor it the back slides out real easy. When i turn right and try the same it maintains traction and mabe only spins 1 wheel.. Is this just how our differentials work or is mine messed up?
05-06-2008, 09:27 PM
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RE: Back end slides out turning left but not right?
is the tire pressure the same on all ur tires? one side's tires might have less tire pressure, and thus more traction. or one side might have less tread left on it, etc. it could be a lot of different things. i wouldn't worry about it too much.
i'd be more worried about losing control and running into a tree if i were u
i'd be more worried about losing control and running into a tree if i were u
05-07-2008, 01:47 AM
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RE: Back end slides out turning left but not right?
It's what happens when the trac-lok starts wearing out. You've probably still got a long way to go before it stops functioning... so no worries. Also, if the gear oil has ever been replaced, having too much friction modifier can cause the same thing. As the trac-lok weakens, it'll lose it's ability to hold both wheels when turning right.
How many miles on your car? And avoid doing it to the right, it causes the clutches in the rear to slip, wearing them prematurely. If it REALLY concerns you, buy a trac-lok rebuild kit, they're fairly cheap. Just be aware that in about 40k miles, or less even, you will start seeing the same symptoms.
How many miles on your car? And avoid doing it to the right, it causes the clutches in the rear to slip, wearing them prematurely. If it REALLY concerns you, buy a trac-lok rebuild kit, they're fairly cheap. Just be aware that in about 40k miles, or less even, you will start seeing the same symptoms.
05-08-2008, 04:52 AM
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RE: Back end slides out turning left but not right?
Your problem could also be worn quad link bushings on your rear end. When you burn out, the rear is more than likely favoring the left side due to collapsed bushings. The rear tire under load is angling backward, and steering the rear towards the left. With the miles you have on the car, it's almost definite. Change out the bushings in the rear, or do the ulitimate, as I did, install a panhard bar, and the rear will never shift again!
John
John
