Help me ditch the dreaded one wheel peel...

[aGood'olBoy]

I need a diff housing that can spin both tires. I know it sounds really dumb... But good burnouts are essential for a high school-er. A locking diff would be nice, so would a detroit. Just trying to see if i could pick up something relatively cheap.

 

[Driver4r]

I need a diff housing that can spin both tires. I know it sounds really dumb... But good burnouts are essential for a high school-er. A locking diff would be nice, so would a detroit. Just trying to see if i could pick up something relatively cheap.

LOL, the need to do a burnout in highschool.........

How much are you looking to spend, and how drivable do you want it? LOL

Btw, i am also in HS.

 

[aGood'olBoy]

I don't want to spend a lot. But I don't mind saving up a little bit longer for a superior product. As far as drivability goes. I'm not going to weld it together, but I can't imagine a different diff causing any severe drivablity issues.

 

[Driver4r]

A racheting locker isnt very street friendly, or i was gonna recamend that. Im probly gonna put on in my monte.

If i was you, i would just save up for a nice posi, go with like a detroit true trac or something. Or you Could find a Auburn, i believe they came factory in squares, ask 89S.

 

[farmerchris]

summit has what called a lunch box locker on sale now,you can install yourself,it replaces your spider gears and give you locking diff.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwt-1910-lr/overview/

 

[Driver4r]

summit has what called a lunch box locker on sale now,you can install yourself,it replaces your spider gears and give you locking diff.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwt-1910-lr/overview/

Thats whats reffered to as a racheting locker, they suck on the street, the "rachets" have to slip A LOT on corners.

He would be much better off with a posi.

 

[aGood'olBoy]

hmm when i do upgrade my rear end, how do i determine what size 10 bolt my truck is?

 

[Driver4r]

your truck should be 8.5"

All 1/2 ton truck axles 81-87 should have been 8.5"

 

[aGood'olBoy]

Good deal, thanks man

 

[Driver4r]

Good deal, thanks man

No Problem, and your welcome.

 

[GreaseDog]

Thats whats reffered to as a racheting locker, they suck on the street, the "rachets" have to slip A LOT on corners.

He would be much better off with a posi.

I'm guessing you're never actually driven a vehicle equipped with one. Once you get used to it, it's not bad at all. Makes a little noise, but not bad.

 

[Driver4r]

I'm guessing you're never actually driven a vehicle equipped with one. Once you get used to it, it's not bad at all. Makes a little noise, but not bad.

I was looking at 1 for my monte, and its not neceserally made for street use. Yea, you might get used to it, but it has to rachet a lot on turns.

It might work for you, but my personal opinion i wouldnt recamend one myself for a daily driver. Front is ok tho.

 

[gpmorgan]

I need a diff housing that can spin both tires. I know it sounds really dumb... But good burnouts are essential for a high school-er. A locking diff would be nice, so would a detroit. Just trying to see if i could pick up something relatively cheap.

I have an Eaton Limited Slip with the spring loaded carbon discs. Very streetable and smokes both tires at take off. Quite smooth cornering. It's a little pricey at close to $500.

 

[77 K20]

I'm guessing you're never actually driven a vehicle equipped with one. Once you get used to it, it's not bad at all. Makes a little noise, but not bad.

And that noise is amplified if you have an aluminum topper on the truck. Pretty much every time I parked in a parking lot someone would come up to me and say "Hey- your truck is making a bad noise".

 

[aGood'olBoy]

500$ is definitely more than I want to spend.
Have you guys heard of the trick of pouring super thick gear lube in the rear end so it locks because if the weight of the fluid but is still lubricated?