Thread: 12 bolt Differential ?
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05-08-2009 09:14 AM #1
12 bolt Differential ?
I’m trying to make a decision on what kind of differential to run, so what works for you on a street car?
GM 12 bolt.
Clutch style posi (Stock or HD after-market)
Gear type locker (Detroit)
Worm gear locker (Truetrac)
Spool
Open (one tire fire)
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05-08-2009 10:33 AM #2
Personally, in a light car, I would run a clutch type posi.
I have a Detroit in the jeep (dana 60 axles) and it is a bit of a distraction when it locks/unlocks.....gets twichy.
A spool is not really practical and an open rear differential is an obvious hinderance.
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05-08-2009 12:54 PM #3
Well, if $$$$$$$$'s not an issue, Strange Engineering makes a drop out center section that uses 12 bolt gears and posi units (factory or aftermarket) and bolts into a Ford (or aftermarket copy) nine inch housing.
If buckaroos are a consideration go with a nine inch.
Either way use aposi unit for the street
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05-08-2009 02:54 PM #4
clutch styleIrish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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05-09-2009 08:05 AM #5
Clutch style.
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