Weak Trac Lock

[6LiterGearBeater]

I've noticed when I leave some black marks, one side is darker than the other, I can't kick the truck sideways, and I doubt both tires are spinning when I back into some wet grass or the like. My axle code is 3L, so I know the truck has a posi rear end. Can the clutch/plate assembly in the posi be rearranged for tighter action like you can with an 8.8? I believe the clutch/plate arrangement in an 8.8 is C-PP-C-PP-C, and it is common practice to change it to C-P-C-P-C, sometimes adding in a clutch.

[Marty]

Yes... you can repack the clutches...

It'll cost you around 100 bucks for the rebuild IIRC...

It'll cost around 500 for a detroit truetrac if you REALLY want a posi that isn't going to wear out and always leave 2 even marks .

[bigd4x4]

They're not worn out. The sterling limited slip just sucks. It works perfectly if your going straight on level ground and there is exactly the same weight on both tires. Wish I had done a locker when I had the gears put in. I will definately next time the cover comes off.

[6LiterGearBeater]

Originally Posted by Maintain

Yes... you can repack the clutches...

It'll cost you around 100 bucks for the rebuild IIRC...

It'll cost around 500 for a detroit truetrac if you REALLY want a posi that isn't going to wear out and always leave 2 even marks .

That's what I wanted to hear. I'll probably go with a Truetrac if I put some 4.10's in it.

[bigwes]

Yeah, factory LSD sucks...mine stopped working at 20,000miles lol. Also makes a loud groaning noise when i do a burn out.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

i have to agree with marty on this one.... Stealth Automotive. Ford 10.25 & 10.5 Detrot Tru Trac

[2005F250]

Mine seems to work well after a warm-up burnout. I did this with about 30K on my truck.

[rednek01]

jeez those things are spensive but I'm thinking I will be needing one here pretty soon so that i will have to replace two tires all the time instead of just one

[Dirk]

BTW, on the trac lok set up, what is the difference between a 2 and 3 pinion setup? Does anyone have pics of the difference?

[smokeshow101]

haha speaking of burnouts i had a rough weekend last weekend and lets put it this way the tires paid i got some black marks about a 3/4 mile long. posi the whole way i was surprised when i woke up the next morning and seeing how good they actually were. and lets say as for the tires they were pretty new maybe on the truck a few months and i just ordered 2 new one's. Wires showing on both tires. crazy fun nights is all i got to say