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kryp2nite
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8/04/2002
21:55:38
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 Subject: sure grip vs detroit
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didnt get a reply in the V6 forum so mabye one of you eighters know
what is the difference between these two?
so far all i could find is, for a 4x4 u usually have detroit inthe rear and sure grip in the front
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POWER HUNGRY
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8/04/2002
23:14:15
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The detroit locker keeps the wheels locked together (except when turning) so that together the left and right wheels, always deliver maximum traction to the ground; neither wheel can spin out. Limited slip type differentials like the sure grip provide a controlled amount of resistance to a one-wheel spinout, so that the other wheel (with traction) receives sufficient power to keep the vehicle moving. These discriptions are from the detroit web site (www.tractech.com) Basicly lockers are all or nothing heavy duty race/off-road oriented. While most limited slip diffs. are gradual in thier application of power to the other wheel, and are generally designed for moderate horsepower use. "It is a hard choice that I stuck between myself. "
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POWER HUNGRY
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2002
23:14:42
| RE: sure grip vs detroit
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The detroit locker keeps the wheels locked together (except when turning) so that together the left and right wheels, always deliver maximum traction to the ground; neither wheel can spin out. Limited slip type differentials like the sure grip provide a controlled amount of resistance to a one-wheel spinout, so that the other wheel (with traction) receives sufficient power to keep the vehicle moving. These discriptions are from the detroit web site (www.tractech.com) Basicly lockers are all or nothing heavy duty race/off-road oriented. While most limited slip diffs. are gradual in thier application of power to the other wheel, and are generally designed for moderate horsepower use. "It is a hard choice that I stuck between myself. "
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kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2002
23:19:29
| RE: sure grip vs detroit
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so are their any pros or cons i should keep in mind when i choose one?
2000 RC 239CI 355 gears
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POWER HUNGRY
Dodge Dakota
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8/04/2002
23:38:15
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I have read that the locker is noisy and sudden in it's operation. The only cons for the limited slip that I've seen is that it wears out and needs rebuilding(how long depends on power and how bad you abuse it). I have seen the left rear tire on trucks burning out at the track get traction and turn the limited slip back to an open diff.(tire traction over powered the clutches in the unit)
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8/05/2002
12:25:32
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for serious race applications, go with a locker.
for everyday use, and mild race apps, go with
the limited slip.
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