limited slip suggestions?

[Woods-Rider]

im looking for a limited slip for my D35. i dont wana a locker because i would want the option of turning it off and cant afford a selectable, plus im afraid of breakage.

has anyone tried the detroit truetrac? any other suggestions? looking to spend around $300.

[metalmacguyver]

i would say that a locker in the rear would help more than a L/S in the front.

[Woods-Rider]

i already have l/s in the rear that came with the truck so i thought l/s in the front and rear would help more than a locker in the rear and open front.

[diablo]

I was reading "Petersons 4 wheel drive" and they installed a trutrac in their ranger build and said it would hold up fine.

[Thumper113]

i thought l/s in the front and rear would help more than a locker in the rear and open front.

It won't. Limited slips, well, they,................slip.
You'd be amazed at what just a rear locker will do for traction.

[Bent Bolt]

Not to hijack a thread but has anyone had any experience to opinions on the Auburn ECTED diff ??? I am considering it for the front D35.

[Hahnsb2]

It won't. Limited slips, well, they,................slip.
You'd be amazed at what just a rear locker will do for traction.
+1! :icon_thumby:

[Woods-Rider]

what would you suggest for a locker then? i would really have wanted a selectable, but as i said before, its just not in my budget. i hear that automatic lockers can be lout and annoying, any truth to this or one that doesnt?

[Hahnsb2]

what would you suggest for a locker then? i would really have wanted a selectable, but as i said before, its just not in my budget. i hear that automatic lockers can be lout and annoying, any truth to this or one that doesnt?
My lock-right isn't loud at all. Only time I can hear it is when I'm making a sharp slow turn with the windows down, there is a slight clicking sound. Annoying? Depends on the person and what they're comfortable with. Yes you will have to pay a bit more attention but after a little bit, driving with it is almost second nature, the manual tells you the do's and don'ts so you know what to expect. I was supprised how civilized my lock right is.

The No-slip would be an excellent choice for you, it's the same as a lock-right except it has extra springs and synchro type things that make it even smoother than a lock-right and lasts much longer. It it also the only lunchbox locker that will fit in your LS carrier. William, a member on the forum before the switch claimed he wore his lock right out in 37,000 miles yet after switching to the no slip he loved how it was even smoother and he put over 80K on it before totaling his exploder and then installed it in the rear of his F-150.

You also may want to read this thread, although there isn't a whole lot of info on it yet, the old forum had like 5 pages.
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4086

[Woods-Rider]

thanks for the input hahnsb2. how are they in the snow like on the way up a mountain to go skiing and such where the snow is hard packed?

[Hahnsb2]

Sorry, couldn't tell you that, hasn't snowed yet since I've had it. It is my personal belief it will behave almost identical to a LS because on a low traction surface such as hard packed snow I don't think you have enough traction to make the clutches "break free" in the diff while turning.

[Mutant Pony]

On hard pack and ice a locker makes your truck a whole different vehicle. You can go places that weren't an option before. You also have the added benefit of 4 wheel steering, if you know what I mean. A truck without at least limited slip doesn't do me any good in the winter.
In the front though, I don't know. It might give you a bad case of understeer on icy roads.
I agree with the locked rear/open front.
A selectable would probably be the ultimate but, The price is a bit extreme. I would also be leary due to the extra lines and wires down under the truck where they don't belong. A 2004 Ranger already has those though (ABS).

[rickcdewitt]

when i worked in the woods falling trees my boss had a f-250 powerstroke 4x4 and a chevy 3/4 ton 2wd with the factory locker for work trucks.the 2wd with a locker would go every where the open diff 4x4 would go.

[Ranger44]

Lock the Rear, Open Front. Go with the No Slip.

[Woods-Rider]

you guys are starting to convince me

[Thumper113]

you guys are starting to convince me

Good...........Go for the No-Slip.

Lockers have their quirks on the street but they're well worth it for wheeling purposes. All it takes is some getting used to. On snow & ice, a locker will act just like a good, tight, new, limited slip but get one tire in the air on a trail & the limited slip will spin the airborn tire.

[Woods-Rider]

is it much more work to put in a locker after you gears rather than at the same time? i know doing it at the same time saves some work, but how much? thinking about doing gears around thanksgiving and maybe a locker for christmas, or should i just wait for everything till christmas and do it all at once? probably gonna have the gears done (just take the housings in) and do the locker myself if it looks simple enough.

[Thumper113]

The No-Slip can be installed without having to remove the ring & pinion gears. If you're gonna do both soon, why not just wait until you have both & do it all at once? If you're paying someone to do it, just have it done all at once so you won't get charged again when you take it back for the locker.

Patience Grasshopper..................wait till you have everything.

[rickcdewitt]

on the other hand you might want to flush the axles after running the new gears for a while.that would be a perfect time to put in the pocket locker.

[Woods-Rider]

ok, thanks for the suggestion

[slisdexia]

Just my two cents, I had great luck with a True-Trac. Don't know anything about longevity though.