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Old 03-11-2008, 03:24 PM
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Default What to do about my rear end? tru track VS detroit locker?

I have a Moser 9" rear end with alum center section, 35 spline axles and a spool. This is how the car was set up when i purchased it, but i would like to switch to a more street friendly configuration. I have had two routes suggested to me. The first is, get rid of the spool, keep the 35 spline axles and get a detroit locker. The other option is switch to a tru track diff with 31 spline axles, this would be most street friendly and cut down on rotational mass with smaller axles (claims 35 spline is unecessary).

I have heard mixed opinions on the locker, some say its noisy and can get annoying on the street, i dont know of anyone with one in my area so its hard to get a first hand experience.

What would you guys suggest? Thanks.
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Truetrac will suffice for your needs and be most street friendly. I wouldn't get a locker for a street or race car IMO.
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I have 35 spline axles and a Detroit Locker. After the first 50 miles of break in, It really isn't that bad. Mine is a weekend warrior/strip car and I don't drive it everyday. It makes some noises, clunks, but after a while you will not notice it. I love mine and wouldn't have it anyother way.
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My car is a daily driver. I've had both. I run a TruTrac now. I wouldn't go back to a locker unless it was primarily a strip only car.
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Originally Posted by Websy21
Truetrac will suffice for your needs and be most street friendly. I wouldn't get a locker for a street or race car IMO.
truetrac will do
Old 03-11-2008, 07:51 PM
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i have a locker in my s60 and love it. mines a weekend cruiser/drag car though, not an every day car.
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running locker in 10 bolt for last 2 year,just today bought a locker for a 9" working on, in late '60 s ran locker for 6-7 years in 427 mustang, all used strip/street
I thing with this said ,you may understand I like lockers
my .02' Johnny



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