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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 06:01 PM
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Default 8.25 Trac-lok Differential/Locker replace

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I have a 1998 Dakota Sport 4x4 5.2l with a Trac-Loc LSD 8.25 differential. Spider gears are chipped and I do not want to take the carrier out deal with the clutch packs. Is there a locker/PowerTrax No-Slip Traction that will drop in to replace the spider gears?

Here is a picture of a similar diff:
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This is the PowerTrax I was hoping would work: No-Slip Traction System part #9203822905

 

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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 07:35 PM
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Probably not for the carrier that is already LSD..... May not be left much choice in the matter, but deal with the clutches.... Might just as well replace them while you are at it.
 
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I was hoping that was not the case. HeyYou, thank you for your help!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2022 | 06:49 PM
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I get paid extra to be the bearer of bad news.

Grab a service manual for your truck. One from Bishko, don't bother with haynes, or chiltons..... You can generally find 'em on ebay for 25 or 30 bucks for a pdf download. (if you can't find one for free somewhere.....) Read thru the procedure for doing the clutches a couple times, so you know what you are getting yourself into, and what other tools you may need. It's stinky, but, doable in your driveway.
 
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