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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 12:48 am
Post subject: 1999 Ram 1500 gear swap ?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:55 am
Post subject: Re: 1999 Ram 1500 gear swap ? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"R M" <FLHTCI2004.DeleteThis@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 with 3:55 rears i want to swap to 4:88s,
> can i run a auburn limited slip in the front dana 44 without any
> problems ? Thanks in advance ,Bob
Kinda depends on your definition of "problem". Any type of limited slip diff
in the front will make it a challenge to turn. The truck has a tendency to
keep going straight even with the wheels turned. If you really need a
traction aid for the front, I'd go with an air locker that you could engage
only when necessary. I read an article a while back about an electric locker
also. That might be worth looking into also.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:55 pm
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> Kinda depends on your definition of "problem". Any type of limited slip
> diff in the front will make it a challenge to turn. The truck has a
> tendency to keep going straight even with the wheels turned.
Right - in 4WD. In 2WD, there won't be any problems, because of the CAD.
The driver's side tire will spin the while diff, and the front driveshaft
along with it, but the passenger side wheel will be free to turn at it's own
speed. >> Stay informed about: 1999 Ram 1500 gear swap ? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:42 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:55 pm
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"Tom Lawrence" <tNlOaSwPrAeMnMcIeN5G DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>> Kinda depends on your definition of "problem". Any type of limited slip
>> diff in the front will make it a challenge to turn. The truck has a
>> tendency to keep going straight even with the wheels turned.
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> Right - in 4WD. In 2WD, there won't be any problems, because of the CAD.
> The driver's side tire will spin the while diff, and the front driveshaft
> along with it, but the passenger side wheel will be free to turn at it's
> own speed.
>
Yep, I was assuming 4wd cause you wouldn't need limited slip in the front
end if'n you was using 2wd. <G>
Denny >> Stay informed about: 1999 Ram 1500 gear swap ? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:55 pm
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> Thanks Tom , do yo have any knowledge of Detroit Lockers / Trutrac ,
> from what i understand it is easier to steer when 4x4 is engaged.
If you're looking for steering ability and running decent speeds in 4WD (ie.
fire roads - not rock crawling), then Denny's right - you should look into
an air or electric locker, that way you can engage it only when you need it.
Anything else will cause understeer. A full locker, such as a Detroit, will
cause the truck to plow moreso than an LSD.
Let's back up... why do you want a locker in the front to begin with? >> Stay informed about: 1999 Ram 1500 gear swap ? |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:21 pm
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Thanks for your reply again Tom. The Detroit Trutrac is a LSD
supposably with a milder engagement. I figured while it was apart for
the gear install instead of just changing out the cage id put in a new
unit . Thanks again Bob >> Stay informed about: 1999 Ram 1500 gear swap ? |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:55 am
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