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Topic: rear end
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-17-2003 06:32 PM
   
i have a 9" rear axle on my 69 with the limited slip. i would like to have both wheels turn instead of just one. i heard there is something that can be put in there to make both wheels turn but im not sure what it is. what is it?? where do i get one and about how much will it cost me? also what will this affect if i change it? is it better or worse on traction? gas mileage difference? im not sure. just trying to get some info to decide wheather or not to do this.
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sand1man
Journeyman Posts: 16
From: Charlotte,NC
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-17-2003 08:20 PM
not sure if this is what your talking about but there one called a spool or mini spool that basically locks both axles so the both pull all the time,upside great traction in straight lines, down side,both tires are turning at same speed all the time,when you make turns pending on how sharp your inside tire will chirp the hole time because it turning same as outside,you may end up facing the wrong way and if it's raining you might want to consider staying at home, these are mainly for drag racing, a better choice would be a detroit locker, if offers best of both worlds it's locked when going straight and it slips when your turning allthough i have heard they do make clicking sounds when you turn,one last choice that i'm aware of, auborn locker,these preety much will only spin posi but may slip,with auborn lockers and evn your limited slip they both can be shimmed to lock up better, cost spools 100-150,auborn 350-450, detriot 400-500, none of these will change feul milage,hope this helps a bit, for a daily driver or one that see little strip action i would go with the auborn locker just my .02
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1226
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-17-2003 08:39 PM
I thought that was what a limited slip dif was supposed to do. 
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-17-2003 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by 69 Sportsroof:
I thought that was what a limited slip dif was supposed to do.
Maybe it's worn out ? Kewljay223 how do you know you now have a liminted slip? ------------------
SCOOP
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-18-2003 02:16 AM
well im not exactly sure. i thought that when the back of the car is raised, and i spin one tire, the other will spin the opposite way and that means it is a limited slip. maybe im wrong. if i am then what do i have?
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-18-2003 02:18 AM
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Originally posted by sand1man:
not sure if this is what your talking about but there one called a spool or mini spool that basically locks both axles so the both pull all the time,upside great traction in straight lines, down side,both tires are turning at same speed all the time,when you make turns pending on how sharp your inside tire will chirp the hole time because it turning same as outside,you may end up facing the wrong way and if it's raining you might want to consider staying at home, these are mainly for drag racing, a better choice would be a detroit locker, if offers best of both worlds it's locked when going straight and it slips when your turning allthough i have heard they do make clicking sounds when you turn,one last choice that i'm aware of, auborn locker,these preety much will only spin posi but may slip,with auborn lockers and evn your limited slip they both can be shimmed to lock up better, cost spools 100-150,auborn 350-450, detriot 400-500, none of these will change feul milage,hope this helps a bit, for a daily driver or one that see little strip action i would go with the auborn locker just my .02
yes this is the answer i was looking for. perfect!!  thanks. but i guess i dont know if i will be needing it anymore since im not sure what my rear end is.  lol.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-18-2003 02:27 AM
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Originally posted by kewljay223:
well im not exactly sure. i thought that when the back of the car is raised, and i spin one tire, the other will spin the opposite way and that means it is a limited slip. maybe im wrong. if i am then what do i have?
It's an open rear you have a non liminted slip. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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kewljay223
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Long Beach, California
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-18-2003 09:38 AM
ok scoop. thanks. that cleared it up. and judging by what sand1man said about the traction, i thinnk i would like to have more control on the street since that is what the pimary use will be. thanks guys!!
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rm302 boss
Moderator Posts: 649
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-18-2003 09:48 AM
Do you call that an unlimited slip??? 
All the slip you can handle..lol
Rene
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Riley
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: Jefferson City, MO, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 03-18-2003 01:54 PM
To check for a working limited slip, put the car in neutral, raise one wheel, put a torque wrench on the raised wheel, and it should take at least 25 lbs to make the wheel turn.
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