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MikeB
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
14:35:52
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 Subject: Trac-Loc Torque Spec Question
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I have a 2000 CC 4x4 4.7L. It is equiped with the factory Trac-Loc Rear diff, and it worked really well when I first got it. Now it seems to have lost most of the "limited slip" properties. I took it to the dealer, and they told me that "if one wheel has traction, and the other does not, the clutches will break free". I understand the concept, but it does not seem to have the traction it did when it was new. My question is: what is the factory spec for the torque required to turn one wheel when the other is stopped?
Thanks for any feedback.
MikeB
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Big D
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2002
13:25:12
|  RE: Trac-Loc Torque Spec Question
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The limited slip properties of the Dana Trac-Loc are only ment to last about 40K. Of course that will very based on driving style. So your truck may not get as good traction as it did new.
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Clevite 77
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1/25/2002
13:35:50
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while it's under warranty, does the dealer have to replace this, or is it considered a wearable part?
If they don't replace it, what would I have to do to get the traction back?
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Big D
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1/25/2002
14:04:39
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I am not sure about the warranty issues. You would have to discuss that with your dealer.
There are clutch plates in the diff case that wear down.
How many miles do you have on your truck?
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MikeB
Dodge Dakota
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1/25/2002
16:23:48
| RE: Trac-Loc Torque Spec Question
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I have 18K on it, dealer did not want to even take the cover off and look at the dif. I have had other limited slip diffs in other vehicles, and you are right, they do wear. But I think that this one has worn out way too soon. It does still have some limited slip, but only very little. I think that the dealer should replace the clutches. Just wondered if there was some kind of spec I could check by putting one side up and using a torque wrench one one side. Thanks for the comments.
Mike
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