Newbie Question? Ford LSD for 7.5" diff

[FrankDiesel]

I'm lookin at this diff for my '04 XLT. 7.5, 10 bolt. I don't want to try and run the rubicon with it, just want to know it will do it's job effeciently on a muddy trail. Does it work or is it a waste of $$$. The Truck is 95% street driven, so it needs to have good street manners, any better no locker diffs out there for the $$$?

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=742

 

[FrankDiesel]

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Anyone in here??

 

[fordboi415]

You'll be fine with the lmtd slip on the road and on the trails it has good manners

 

[4x4junkie]

Looks like the stock-type unit. It's fairly decent for what it is. There are some better units available aftermarket, although selection is a bit limited for the 7.5" axle (the 8.8" has a lot more for it).

I believe the Detroit TrueTrac gear-type L/S is available for it however (similar to the Torsen unit). These work pretty well for a limited-slip, and shouldn't wear out near as fast as a clutch-type diff.

 

[FrankDiesel]

SOLD!

I like the idea of the non clutch design over the clutch one, and i use the truck as a daily driver, so wear would be a problem. knew there was a better solution. Thanks!

 

[FrankDiesel]

I found this auburn gear LDS, and it looks simpler in design,, any opinion on which is a better and more reliable, this or the Detroit true track?

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetra...12&t_s=237&t_pt=5589&t_pl=9662&t_pn=AUB542023


http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetra...2&t_s=237&t_pt=5589&t_pl=5459&t_pn=DET912A316

 

[4x4junkie]

The Auburn is a clutch-type L/S, and to top that off, you cannot even rebuild it due to it's cone design. Once it's done, you have to throw it away and buy a new one (although I think I recall seeing something somewhere Auburn is nice enough to give you a coupon or rebate for a small amount off if you send the old one in to them).

Get the TrueTrac.

 

[Mutant Pony]

I've been running an Auburn for several years. It doesn't work quite as good as a fresh clutch type posi (Trac Loc). Although, It still works as good as the day I installed it where a Trac loc would need to be rebuilt by now.
If I where going to buy a new one, it would be the TrueTrac.

 

[FrankDiesel]

Thanks for the feedback. Detroit True Trac it is.