When I had my axle shafts replaced the mechanic informed me that my limited slip is very warn and oval shaped. He said it wouldnt be long before it totally went out and it has happened. When I step on the gas I only get traction to the right rear wheel and it spins badly. What should a new limited slip cost me? And where could I purchase one?
Limited slip or traction locker
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Ok..Somebody please tell me how the carrier assembly could be oval shaped?
I have done many, many ring and pinion replacements in the last few years and I don't see how this is possible.
I have done many, many ring and pinion replacements in the last few years and I don't see how this is possible.
I could see the clutches as being really worn, never seen one oval shaped though...
Did the mechanic use the correct friction modifier when he replaced the fluid? If not, it might be worthwhile to do a fluid swap and add that friction modifier. Sometimes that will bring an old limited slip back to life.
Did the mechanic use the correct friction modifier when he replaced the fluid? If not, it might be worthwhile to do a fluid swap and add that friction modifier. Sometimes that will bring an old limited slip back to life.
How can you tell if your limited slip is shot while the car is sitting in the garage? I was told by a friend to jack up one wheel off the ground and if you can spin it that means it is bad. I was able to spin mine very easily but the car only has 8,000 miles on it. I do use slicks occasionally. Anybody have any ideas?
The wheels should spin together, both sides, if the limited slip is working.
What he said...:thumbsup:
Well, what I have been told to do is jack up only one wheel off the ground and try to spin it. The idea is if you are able to spin it then the clutches are worn out. The thing is that it was incredibly easy to do, to the point where I thought this couldn't be right. I did this to both sides while the car was in neutral. What do you guys think? I have'nt been able to see if both wheels are spinning while i'm heating the slicks.??
You just need to put new clutches in there. A kit cost about 50 bucks or so. It is normal wear that comes along with having a clutch type limited slip.
You can go with a locker or a torsen that doesn't have clutches to wear out.
You can go with a locker or a torsen that doesn't have clutches to wear out.
I am going with a Torsen myself. I found too many people that run their cars hard tend to wear the clutch type LS prematurely. Major cause is heat. Since I plan to O/T, I am building a spare IRS with a torsen (no clutches) and diff cooler.
How would the Torsen hold up with a set of slicks?
Dude, if your car has only 8k miles on it then I doubt the rear end is shot. It is normal for your wheel to turn when the the other side is on the ground.
Only a true locker rearend would not turn with one wheel on the ground
Only a true locker rearend would not turn with one wheel on the ground
If your thinking about going with the Eaton, I highly recommend it. :thumbsup:
Eaton Posi
I agree completely with the Eaton diff. I put one in a 00 GT with 4:10's and the thing was rock solid off the line. Those carbon fiber discs in it are pretty trick. I had 31 spline superior axles put in also....
Joe
I agree completely with the Eaton diff. I put one in a 00 GT with 4:10's and the thing was rock solid off the line. Those carbon fiber discs in it are pretty trick. I had 31 spline superior axles put in also....
Joe
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