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8.8 rear end traction lock

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Old 05-21-2006, 06:56 PM
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Default RE: 8.8 rear end traction lock

It doesn't "Lock" them though. The tires never spin at the same speed on a stock LSD. (I have a detroit "locker" on my 69)
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Trac-locs are not stock. Mustangs have LSD's stock. It would be nice to have a full traction lock in the car though.
trac-loc comes stock on the car. it is a limited slip differential.
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:03 PM
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you can make it lock up better(see above post, i added some info). but yes they dont move exactly the same speed all the time, only when one tire spins and causes the trac-loc to lock
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:05 PM
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you just added that! lol but your right, it is cheaper going that route.
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:13 PM
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how much is it for the rebuild kit install?
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:20 PM
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Default RE: 8.8 rear end traction lock

everytime i light em up the car swings right

public roads are paved at an angle though and in america we drive in the right lane so this is why most cars will swing right (if ur posi is working)
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:23 PM
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i usually go left.... the back end swings out to the left on me then i do a burnout
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:29 PM
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Default RE: 8.8 rear end traction lock

well if you want to really figure out if ur posi is wearing, got a 3 ft (1yd) level and go to a parking lot.

put the meter at the back of the car and find a level surface.

light em up and see which way she goes.

the level of the ground will really determine where ur rearends gunna go (weight transfer)
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