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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Ever since i bought my truck, the only thing i hate about it is the open diff in the back. I want to put i different diff in it but need some info first. Can i put a sure grip (locker) in it and still drive on the street? i am running one in my 70 dart and besides it chirping around corners, it fine but i dont know if its the same for trucks and did limited slips come factory for some truck because i have a junk yard not far from my house with tons of rams. last thing is if i do buy one, where is the best place to get one? thanks
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Rams did have factory option LSD, but they were crap and wore out clutches and let go of clips. You're better off with a Detroit Tru-trac.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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i don't know what a "sure grip" is, but if you have stock horsepower and tire size 33" or less, you can install a "lock-right" or "powertrax" or similar lunch box locker and its a do it yourself install with simple tools. i had a powertrax for several years and it was great. i only removed it because i was chasing a popping sound that ending up being the drive shaft and not the locker, but i didn't know it until the process of elimination....

and yes, you can drive a "locker" on the street.
but no - you cannot drive a "spool" (welded/solid spiders)

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...yes-or-no.html

do a search on powertrax, lockright, aussie, locker
 
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