Hello

Im working on upgrading from an open diff to limited slip and replacing some bent axles at the same time.

My only real issue now is choosing between the clutch pack type limited slip or the turetrac helical gear type limited slip.

I called eaton and they said the Gear type was smooth and pretty much transparent to the driver. Summit said the Gear type would be too aggressive for street driving and suggested I go with the clutch pack.

I like the design of the gear type better (maintenance free) but its it really too aggressive?

Is anyone running the gear type or clutch type diff or know anyone who has one of them? How do you/they like it would you recommend one?

Thanks
Gun

 

Clutch type is good for granny driving. And, that's about it.

 

Why is that Mike? Explain further.

 

yes please do

 

If you are talking about a locker, well, theyact a little different than a LS or TL. Mine gives a little kickbefore you go into a turn. They are great onthe track, but thats racing, once you get useit. Having and driving both, Iwould'nt recommend a locker for thestreet (sounds impressive when you tell someone "I got a Locker"). They like to act up on wet roads too. Very easy to break traction and loose it in a turn.But thats just my opinion.[sm=signs003.gif]

 

Clutch-style diff's won't hold up very long if they are actually called upon to provide traction to both wheels. I've already burned mine up in my '03 GT, and I've never done a burnout.

A locker just takes more respect when going around corners in the slick stuff. A working clutch LSD will need the same respect. Open diffs will only spin the inside tire, while a limited slip will spin both, sending you into a tail spin.

From a longevity point of view, a locker will last a lot longer. Something like the classic Detroit willbe noticable when driving in a parking lot, but newer designs are quiet and you won't be listening to the ratcheting mechanism in tight spaces.

 

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I keep hearing the clutch packs do wear out quickly.

From what i keep reading the truetrac gear limited slipis a trueLSD....... *NOT a locker* With a locker, the diff unlocks when going through turns, and becomes an open differential again. Once both axles are turning the same speed again, it will lock the axles together. This is better than a spool, but not much. Lockers are notoriously noisy, but strong. They dont offer much for performance driving around turns.

The truetrac uses gears to split the load from side to side. Compared to clutch-type setups, imbalanced gear forces automatically transfer power to the wheel with the most traction. Unlike locker-type rears, the engagement of the Truetrac is smooth and quiet.

I guess what im really asking is: When i drive to the store or college and the parking lots will I be able to tell that I have the truetrac diff or will it feel just like it used to?

Thanks again

Gun

 

I only have experence with the old lockers. The new type I don't know.On a Ford 9"clutch packs wearing out quickly, I think unless you just dog your car every time you drive it, they will last you a pretty long time. The 8.8's, mez would notta hav one.

 

fwiw - the PO put my det. locker in... I wouldn't have done it, and will probably change it someday. noisy, but the real difference is tight turns etc, very very aggressive