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track lock vs. posi ????

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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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whats the difference???? i need a replacment carrier for my car.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Pretty sure its the same concept, but I would say to find the part that matches what you already have as it may be designed slightly differant.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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if you plan on drag racing you may want to upgrade to a "posi" like Eaton.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Default RE: track lock vs. posi ????

Same concept...limited slip,trac loc...all have clutches...
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Both are the same. In our area many years ago, GM fans referred to limited slip as posi-trac and Ford fans referred to limited slip as Traction lok. I am sure therewill be variation of the terms used by different people, but that is how the terms were used when I was at a younger prime.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Traction-Lok is Ford's name for a spring pre-loaded, operationally torque loaded, clutch pack type limited slip differential, GM calls it Posi-Traction--I.e. 6 of one and 1/2 dozen of the other...
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Yeah, I thought it was all the same. I've heard all of the terms used interchangeably on this site, I'd never really thought about it before.
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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i replaced my busted carrier with a auburn limited slip oem, that way i know that i am getting both tires to spin. i think that it was around 500
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