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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: jcastle1]
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09/27/11 11:12 PM
09/27/11 11:12 PM
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Romeo MI
MR_P_BODY
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Posts: 52,972
Romeo MI
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If I switch from an 8 3/4 to a Dana60,will I be able to use the same driveshaft?Or will I have to have it cut down?
John
no the currant one will not fit
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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: jcastle1]
#1081873
09/28/11 11:00 PM
09/28/11 11:00 PM
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Posts: 1,270
New York, USA
Chargerfan68
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New York, USA
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Is there a difference between a trac-loc and a power-loc?
Is there benefits of 35 spline axles over 30 spline?
Also, I was using a pinion snubber,adjusted 3/4 from floor.I know a lot of you are against them.
What will I do in place of one?I have extra heavy duty leaf springs under the car which I cannnot afford to replace right now.
Powerloc has the clutches in the Sure Grip unit and is rebuildable and arguably will transmit more torque through it before slipping, compared to the Tracloc, which has the cone type sure grip that is not rebuildable (although it can in certain instances be remachined to work again).
The 35 spline axles are stronger due to the increased surface contact of the splines compared to the 30 splines. The 40 splines are stronger than the 35 and so on.
35 splines are very adequate on many very high torque/horsepower applications. Just do regular maintanance check ups on them for twist and if there are any problems peeking around the corner, you can usually catch them before they bite you.
1.50 60Ft. , 10.75@ 127MPH Hauling 3900 LBS.
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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: Chargerfan68]
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09/29/11 12:55 PM
09/29/11 12:55 PM
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Posts: 2,734
Charlotte, NC
446acuda
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Charlotte, NC
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Is there a difference between a trac-loc and a power-loc?
Is there benefits of 35 spline axles over 30 spline?
Also, I was using a pinion snubber,adjusted 3/4 from floor.I know a lot of you are against them.
What will I do in place of one?I have extra heavy duty leaf springs under the car which I cannnot afford to replace right now.
Powerloc has the clutches in the Sure Grip unit and is rebuildable and arguably will transmit more torque through it before slipping, compared to the Tracloc, which has the cone type sure grip that is not rebuildable (although it can in certain instances be remachined to work again).
The 35 spline axles are stronger due to the increased surface contact of the splines compared to the 30 splines. The 40 splines are stronger than the 35 and so on.
35 splines are very adequate on many very high torque/horsepower applications. Just do regular maintanance check ups on them for twist and if there are any problems peeking around the corner, you can usually catch them before they bite you.
Actually the trac lok has clutches and is rebuildable but is a one piece case with 2 spider gears compared to the Power lok that is a 2 piece case with 4 spider gears.
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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: jcastle1]
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09/29/11 09:29 PM
09/29/11 09:29 PM
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Desert Tracker
HYPER8oSoNic
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Is there benefits of 35 spline axles over 30 spline?
Also, I was using a pinion snubber,adjusted 3/4 from floor.I know a lot of you are against them.
What will I do in place of one?I have extra heavy duty leaf springs under the car which I cannnot afford to replace right now.
You running a dual-purpose car or is it strictly
for the track? Track only, lose 200-300 lbs (3600lbs total weight) and get the Dana 60 assembly. Dual purpose, just stick to Dana 60 .. period. The 35 spline axles will handle the abuse given. When opportunity arises - switch to the Superstock springs and long shocks, regardless of street or strip. Car weight will dictate which spring application you need.
Or you can run Caltracs, your choice. The extra HD springs are O-K for now, just need to put spring clamps on the front half of the leaves. The pinion snubber, at that height, was doing it's job, but do you have a reinforcement plate above it? If not, put one in. And think about also putting in subframe connectors. Stiffens the frame
and adds some life to the chassis, especially with a 4-speed!! Food for thought!! 
"Stupidity is Ignorance on Steroids"
"Yeah, it's hopped to over 160" (quote by Kowalski in the movie Vanishing Point 1970 - Cupid Productions)
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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: jcastle1]
#1081876
09/29/11 10:06 PM
09/29/11 10:06 PM
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W. Kentucky
justinp61
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I Live Here
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W. Kentucky
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Also, I was using a pinion snubber,adjusted 3/4 from floor.I know a lot of you are against them.
What will I do in place of one?I have extra heavy duty leaf springs under the car which I cannnot afford to replace right now.
If you get a Strange S-60 it will have tne mounts for a snubber.
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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: justinp61]
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10/02/11 10:09 PM
10/02/11 10:09 PM
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Posts: 964
Cincinnati,Ohio
jcastle1
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Cincinnati,Ohio
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Okay,decided to upgrade to a Dana 60,shorten driveshaft,and go with the 1350 joint/yoke.
Dr. Diff is in Montana,and I was given a number to a guy in Dayton,Ohio about an hour from me call GRGS (Greg's rear-ends).He uses new housings that he gets somewhere in Michigan.(truck,I guess?)
Anyways,he uses Yukon 35 spline axles,4:10 ring/pinion,and choice of sure-grip.No pinion snubber mount is there.
I don't want to be a traitor(this site uses Dr. Diff)but I can save a couple hundred $$ on shipping(since I can drive there)and he says he buys the parts from Cass.The complete unit is about $800 cheaper as well.
I'm not sure who to use,I don't know anything about this guy other than Kammer & Kammer in Dayton reccomend him.
I also have no idea who Yukon is.
I don't want to cut corners here,although I am on a budget.
Please give me some insight here.
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Re: Healthy 383+4-speed+slicks=junk 8 3/4
[Re: justinp61]
#1081879
10/03/11 07:18 PM
10/03/11 07:18 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 75,324
A gulag near you.
JohnRR
I Win
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I Win
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 75,324
A gulag near you.
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Also, I was using a pinion snubber,adjusted 3/4 from floor.I know a lot of you are against them.
What will I do in place of one?I have extra heavy duty leaf springs under the car which I cannnot afford to replace right now.
If you get a Strange S-60 it will have tne mounts for a snubber.
Yes it will plus it's easier to set up because of the adjusters for carrier preload.
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Anyone have any thoughts?
Do what you gotta do , if Kammer is recommending the guy then you can't really go wrong there. Do you need the snubber on the rear ?
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