Time for a new 8-3/4 differential
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04/20/14 03:49 PM
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Irving, TX
feets
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Irving, TX
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The hot rod let all the smoke out of the differential.  I was planning on stuffing this in the Imperial but that's a no go now. Since it's out I might as well put a new part in it. What's the best way to go with this thing? There are a TON of lockers and limited slip units out there and I haven't really looked into them until now. I do need to keep price in mind on this. Which unit would you guys recommend? Things to consider: 5,100 lbs of Imperial. NOT a drag car. Sock 440 for now but it might inherit a bit more power. Extremely long wheelbase will be even more difficult to maneuver with a locker.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind.
- Stu Harmon
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Re: Time for a new 8-3/4 differential
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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04/20/14 04:10 PM
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Davis, California, USA
MrBelvedere2
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Davis, California, USA
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Rick (E-Booger) always touts the eaton true-trac diff. He says they work/act just like a factory mopar sure grip but are way better than the cluth or cone type diffs.
1965 Plymouth Belvedere II hardtop
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Re: Time for a new 8-3/4 differential
[Re: MrBelvedere2]
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04/20/14 05:30 PM
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The TrueTrac is the unit I've got my eye on.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind.
- Stu Harmon
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Re: Time for a new 8-3/4 differential
[Re: 340SHORTY]
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04/21/14 12:19 AM
04/21/14 12:19 AM
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Davis, California, USA
MrBelvedere2
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I'm going to be putting a true-trac in my 65 belvedere when the time comes to rebuild the diff...paint and body first though.....
1965 Plymouth Belvedere II hardtop
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Re: Time for a new 8-3/4 differential
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04/21/14 10:44 AM
04/21/14 10:44 AM
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Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Niles , Ohio
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Dr Diff 575.When I get the Dana going Ill probally order one from him.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Time for a new 8-3/4 differential
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04/21/14 07:52 PM
04/21/14 07:52 PM
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Kirkland, Washington
Pacnorthcuda
Too Many Posts
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Quote:
R-O-N-G!!!!!
The Eaton Tru-trac and the Torsen ARE DIFFERENT AND COME FROM DIFFERENT COMPANIES.
Look it up before you make ignorant statements.
They have always been competitors, since the early '80s. They have never been produced by the same company.
Now do they function the same, yes. And do the gears in the T2 Torsen look like a Tru-trac? Yes. But they have their own patent.
And the gears in the original Torsen which they now call the T1, don't look anything like the Tru-Trac.
R.
Jeez....calm down.  How about "Torsen Style Differential: as in helical gear. Does that make you happy? Life's too short to get upset.
"http://www.drivetrainshop.com/eaton_truetrac_s/139.htm" The word "Torsen" is being used to describe True-Tracs, everyone knew what was meant. 
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