Suggestions for a 8.8" Limited Slip or a Locker...3.73 Gears

[Fischer]

Who uses LS or Lockers. Any I should consider??

What do I use for 2/3 Road and Hwy use with some moderate to hard 4x.

Cheers

 

[Jason_25]

Powertrax no-slip. There is no contest.

However, if you can afford it, a full carrier replacement locker is always stronger.

 

[jimbo74]

powertrax no slip for a locker


an auburn limited slip

 

[Fischer]

What are the costs of those two. BOth are LS correct?

Also where in the H@ll can you find Mobil 1 Gear oil in 90 120?

 

[Sandy]

Limited slips are OK on the street, if you go off-road or just need the extra traction a locker is the only way to go.
Jason_25's comment on the full diff locker is the best route.

Mine, Detroit in the rear and OX in the front ($$$).
The lockable front locker is a great idea because it gives you the best of both worlds, locked in the woods when you need it and unlocked on the street for the regular old open diff driving.

 

[FMExplorer]

I ran an Auburn in the rear and loved it - worked well on and off road for my needs. When I went to 35" tires I went to a Detroit locker. IMO, replace the carrier - either way as it will always be stronger - and go with an Auburn if you go LS or a Detroit, Ox or ARB for full locker. The lockers will run $500+ installation and/or accessories.

Jon

 

[Alec]

I have an Eaton posi-limited slip unit. While it isn't a full locker, the only time it's unlocked for me in a low traction situation is when I was high-centered and would've broken something if it would've stayed locked anyway.

The Eaton has enabled my 2wd to go places only recommended for 4x4 vehicles, including Moab and Arizona trails. And it's cheaper than most other units. I swear by mine. Oh, also 99.5% invisible on road, unlike other units that you may feel when turning.

 

[Randall]

I would say go for a Powertrax No-Slip. Alec, I think your truck would do a lot better with this unit, or any other full locker, than the posi. The powertrax No-slip may not be 99.5% unnoticable, but its pretty close. You have to have the wheel turned all the way to one side and punch the gas to get the tires to chirp. On a rating of 1 to 10, where 1 is an open diff and 10 is a spool, I would put the eaton at about 4 or 5 for offroad use. The Powertrax is much better, but this is only my opinion, take it for what it's worth.

 

[Positive Vibes]

Sandy: You have an OX in the Front. What setup do you have in for the front. Did you go solid axle? I'm wanting an OX in the rear but they aren't making them yet.

 

[Sandy]

Sorry I didn't say but I swapped to a 9" and a D44.

New Oxs are coming out all the time.

Hope the 8.8 comes out soon.

You can always go D60!!!

 

[JDraper]

I'll chime in as another fan of the Powertrax No-Slip. I have one in my truck and it works great. The advantage of the Powertrax is ease of installation since you don't have to mess with the ring and pinion gears, and the cost. The unit can be bought for about $380. The down side is that you occasionally (about 5% of the time) get a little axle hop when cornering on pavement, like Mudd***** said. I have never heard of anyone breaking one. GJarrett has been running one for quite a while, and it's still going strong.

I will agree that a full carrier replacement locker is better than the powertrax, but it costs a lot more, and it's harder to install. A powertrax can be done in 2 hours in the driveway with standard tools.