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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Guys I have a non limited slip 3.73 rear end. What would be the best type of locker to put in. I dont really know anything about it. Can you get just a limited slip locker or do you have to get a swing type for full posi lock?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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I wouldnt bother getting the limited slip I would look at getting a Locker like a Detriot locker. I have the Limited slip and still managed to get stuck in wetgrass....
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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I would NOT get a locker IMHO... There a pain on the street, a pain when its icy out...

Trutrac... Love mine.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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I would NOT get a locker IMHO... There a pain on the street, a pain when its icy out...

Trutrac... Love mine.
I was reading about them on Summit never Heard about them till now. Sounds like they just do what the Limited Slip is "suppose" to do. Less costly then an Air locker also.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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I have about 15k on mine, and love it. Its more of a geared LS, no clutches...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Where do I get the trutrac Joe?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Post up in the vendor section... Any of the vendors up there should be able to get you a truetrac for a Sterling 10.50...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:59 AM
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Ok about how much do they run?

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What exactly is the difference between the straight locker and the trutrac? I dont know much about this stuff.
 

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Locker is locked 100% of the time, almost to the point of a spool. It will clang and bang around turns.

A truetrac will allow some slip before the gears lock up. Makes it very smooth on the street.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Yea thats what I am looking for. If I go to get one I am going to get the tru trac
 
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