What kind of Differential?
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RE: What kind of Differential?
Traction-Loc is standard in a 5.0 car. 28 spline axles.
Open- just uses spider gears and the tire with the least traction will spin.
Limited slip- usually uses a clutch pack to connect both axles together but allows slippage when turning. Traction-loc is a linited slip.
Locking differential- mechanically locks both axles together with gears usually but will release when turning, just not real smoothly like the LS type do.
Spool - is a solid piece that locks both axles together permanently.
Auburn is a brand name just like traction-loc is the Ford name for limited slip. Mopar called it Sure-grip.
The Auburn are ususally stronger than the oem type units.
Open- just uses spider gears and the tire with the least traction will spin.
Limited slip- usually uses a clutch pack to connect both axles together but allows slippage when turning. Traction-loc is a linited slip.
Locking differential- mechanically locks both axles together with gears usually but will release when turning, just not real smoothly like the LS type do.
Spool - is a solid piece that locks both axles together permanently.
Auburn is a brand name just like traction-loc is the Ford name for limited slip. Mopar called it Sure-grip.
The Auburn are ususally stronger than the oem type units.
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RE: What kind of Differential?
ORIGINAL: lxman1
Traction-Loc is standard in a 5.0 car. 28 spline axles.
Open- just uses spider gears and the tire with the least traction will spin.
Limited slip- usually uses a clutch pack to connect both axles together but allows slippage when turning. Traction-loc is a linited slip.
Locking differential- mechanically locks both axles together with gears usually but will release when turning, just not real smoothly like the LS type do.
Spool - is a solid piece that locks both axles together permanently.
Auburn is a brand name just like traction-loc is the Ford name for limited slip. Mopar called it Sure-grip.
The Auburn are ususally stronger than the oem type units.
Traction-Loc is standard in a 5.0 car. 28 spline axles.
Open- just uses spider gears and the tire with the least traction will spin.
Limited slip- usually uses a clutch pack to connect both axles together but allows slippage when turning. Traction-loc is a linited slip.
Locking differential- mechanically locks both axles together with gears usually but will release when turning, just not real smoothly like the LS type do.
Spool - is a solid piece that locks both axles together permanently.
Auburn is a brand name just like traction-loc is the Ford name for limited slip. Mopar called it Sure-grip.
The Auburn are ususally stronger than the oem type units.
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RE: What kind of Differential?
well i have a Ford Racing "Auburn Pro" diff and a set of 31 spline axles on order to go along with the 3.73's. Should beef up the tired old rear end a bit huh! I'm going to stay with at 4 lug though. Just don't have the cash right now to by new 5 lug wheels and tires if i were to do the conversion. The tranny is finished and the motor is coming along nicely!
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RE: What kind of Differential?
THat's strange that Ford Racing is pasted next to the part on Summit and LMR's websites. Thank you for the clarification though. I appreciate it. Do you think that a 3.73 gear is a good choice for the setup i've got or would a 3.55 be better? This is a DD car. The list of parts is on my "what is she capable of" thread. thank again mjr46.
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RE: What kind of Differential?
3.73 or even 4.10, dont fear the gear! lol
i just bought 31 splines, i would have just put carbon fiber clutches (ford racing upgrade/rebuild kit) in my stock diff, but i needed a 31 spline diff, so i bought a 03/04 termy diff since it fits ours
they abuse the crap out of those with no problems
i just bought 31 splines, i would have just put carbon fiber clutches (ford racing upgrade/rebuild kit) in my stock diff, but i needed a 31 spline diff, so i bought a 03/04 termy diff since it fits ours
they abuse the crap out of those with no problems
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