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Ford Explorer Community - Maintenance - Modifications - Performance Upgrades - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street
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its just a 2wd. I just had to be sure since the mounty has independent rear suspension and the the rearend cover looks funny. Thanks for the help though.
It doesn't matter.. there is no difference and the Ford 8.8's carrier deck does not move no matter what gear ratio you run (aka no "carrier break"). So that gearset will work on all Ford 8.8. And there is no "reverse cut" 8.8 unless you purchase the expensive hi-pinion, so that "standard cut" will work.
isn't a limited slip when it shifts all the power to one tire though? because I a about to install a turbo kit as well and I want it to spin both at all times.
a limited slip differential allows power to be shifted to one tire= sucky burnouts, no sliding. I need a locking differential to keep both the backs spinning 100%.
EVLSPL A limited slip differential has a clutch pack in it to allow the tires to turn at a different rate for cornering just like the chevy "positrac" you think you want, but applies power to both wheels in straight line performance just like the chevy "positrac". A locker, spool, or welding the spider gears are fine if you don't plan on making any turns and are only going to drag race down a track. If plan on driving your vehicle on the street expect problems when you turn and DO NOT attempt a U-Turn or tight turn ever or drive your vehicle in bad weather such as rain or snow. Expect to just keep going in a straight line off the road or into other large objects when you turn your wheels with a spool or locker rear end.
^--- he's not going to automatically die the moment he takes a welded rear axle or a rear axle with a locker out on the rain.
And for the record, not all lockers eat up tires around corners -- the Detroit Locker for example is a very street-friendly locker. That is until you mash the gas pedal. And I've done plenty of U-turns and whatever turns on my driveway with the Detroit (and 5 PSI in the tires).
no he wont but he will def have some rediculous tire squeel in the dry and he mite sense alot of tire spin taking a turn in the rain... my suggestion is to just get a locker controlled by a button... then u can choose when u want to "burnout" even though that wouldnt be the most important thing if u plan on spending that much on a locker or LSD... LSDs r much more permanent and work 100% of the time (generally)... for example, a Z71 silverado/tahoe/suburban/avalanche/sierra etc. has an LSD rear end and has it working full time... if u have seen a TRD tundra or tacoma, the locking differential is controlled by a button inside the truck... if u get one that operates thru a button, it would be better then welding ur spider gears since the welding is pretty much permanent
I've described the Detroit Locker as a very street-friendly vehicle. That means it doesn't have a ridiculous tire squeal around even the tightest turns unless one mashes on the gas pedal. Not all lockers behave the same way even if they have about the same design principles.
Yes .. as long as its designed for the 8.8 and its 31 spline, it will work.
But you cant just put that in the differential and hope it will work. It must be set up properly and unless you've set up a ring and pinion before, you need to have a shop do it and it typically costs around $250-$350 for the labor.
4.10's in the rearend and I was wondering what size/spline I would need to buy. 
