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Nov 16, 2006 | 03:09 PM

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Only spinning one tire?

This past weekend i did a couple of burnouts and both times i only laid down one strip of rubber. What would cause me to only spin my right tire? It's a 99 TA if it makes any difference. Thanks

Nov 16, 2006 | 04:49 PM

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I'm no expert, but my first guess would be maybe your suspension is off? Have you tried lifting the rear and seeing if both wheels spin equally when off the ground?

Nov 16, 2006 | 05:03 PM

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you broke the posi.

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 98camaroLS1M6

you broke the posi.

I'll take answer #2 ftw

Nov 16, 2006 | 08:08 PM

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you broke the posi.

sorry for the wrong info, scratch that. I was told that when 10bolts start to go, they spin one wheel and get loud.

Nov 16, 2006 | 08:13 PM

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So youre saying that it is not the posi but the whole 10 bolt that is giving out? Whats the best way to pin point the problem to determine if its something fixable or if its time to invest in a 9"/12 bolt. Since i dont spend much time at the track i would like to avoid going to the 9" or 12 bolt.

Nov 16, 2006 | 09:33 PM

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You probably have a torsen differential, and it is doing what torsens do best. It is a very wimpy diff and can't hold up to much - it just does the one wheel peel for you instead of locking down both wheels. If you are hearing no abnormal noises/sounds, chances are everything is technically ok - the diff itself is just a crappy design.

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Nov 16, 2006 | 09:52 PM

98camaroLS1M6

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If you rebuild your 10bolt put an eaton or auburn carrier in it, some motive gears, and moser axles, this will beef things up a little.

Nov 16, 2006 | 10:13 PM

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How do i find out if i do have a torsen that is just weak but working properly or if i have an auburn that actually has a problem? sorry for all the questions but thanks for the help guys.