STEEPSS

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I've been doing some looking around, and trying to decide what exactly my posi unit is. It has all the visual appearances of a Detroit, but next to none of the "bad stuff" that people always talk about. I've read about the "soft locker" version, which is supposed to have a lot nicer manners. I think this is what i have.

I bought the rear used, and had no idea what posi it had (was told mini spool). I'm going to be changing gears to 4.30's, as I just swapped the car to a 6 speed.

I bought a spool for it, but would really like to stick with just a posi if at all possible (98% street car).

SO, Does anyone run this fabled "soft" detroit locker? And, if so, how much abuse will it take?

bigj2717

iTrader: (15)

I have not heard good things about lockers and 6-speed cars. But you shouldnt have a problem if its a street car the problems are at the track

STEEPSS

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Well don't get me wrong, it WILL see 6000+ launches on slicks. Just because I don't track it much doesn't mean it doesn't get driven! haha. I've ridden in locker m6 cars, and yes they were terrible. However, I've driven 600+ miles with mine, as an m6 , with the locker, and it was fine. none of the grinding through corners or jerky when you hit the throttle.

STEEPSS

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bump

Don't wanna build this rear end twice. Any thoughts?

STEEPSS

iTrader: (30)

Well I did a little deeper searching, and I found this thread

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...ft-locker.html

It has some good info about soft lockers. Judging by how mine drove, and the fact that it's a 31 spline, I'm sure it is one.

I'll keep you posted on how it holds up to 6K+ launches on slicks!