Re: Re: Re: Rear end bench mechanics

From: david.clement@verizon.net
Date: Sat Apr 23 2005 - 09:32:40 EDT


That makes sense didn't consider the tires drying out and the traction between
sides not being the same.

Thanks! :)

Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4

In article <03f101c547d8$599481e0$91002341@default2biy0hv>,
acellan1@tampabay.rr.com ("Tony Cellana") writes:
>
>
> As the slicks dry off, they get realyy sticky. 1 will dry before the other.
> Then the loads on the clutches go up astronomically as they try to keep the
> dry sticky one spinning with the one that still doesn't have traction.
>
> I wore out the clutches in one in a season of hard and often race track use.
>
> TonyC
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <david.clement@verizon.net>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 11:55 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Re: Rear end bench mechanics
>
>
> >
> > Why would they were out more quickly doing waterbox burn outs?
> >
> > In theory they only times the clutches slip is when you are turning when
> one
> > wheel is rotating faster than the other. In a drag racing environment I
> would
> > think the clutches would last indefinately as long as the circumfrence of
> the
> > tires was the same. And roadracing/autocross would wear the clutches
> faster
> > becuase of all the right/left turns.
> >
> > Dave Clement
> > 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
> >
> > In article <018b01c546c1$b25e8ae0$91002341@default2biy0hv>,
> > acellan1@tampabay.rr.com ("Tony Cellana") writes:
> > >
> > >
> > > Auburn has a D-Rex replacement program. $85 + shipping and return of
> old
> > > unit. You're stuck with the labor.
> > >
> > > I have a new one sitting for next time I trash a chunk.
> > >
> > > BTW: they wear quickly when doing waterbox burnouts (dragracing). I'd
> > > think they'd wear well for auto-x. Also, better limited slip action
> that
> > > the stock style clutches.
> > >
> > > You might be able to shave down the clutches and shim plates to get a
> few
> > > more in the pack. More surface area, more grip....
> > >
> > > TonyC
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Woodruff, Jason P" <jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:02 PM
> > > Subject: DML: Re: Rear end bench mechanics
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I researched it, and word on the street is the Auburns wear out
> quickly
> > > for my application. I saw quotes from 6months to 6runs (2days).
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone modified the stock LSD? I've heard you can add clutch
> plates
> > > to stiffen/strengthen/lengthen life.
> > > >
> > > > Jay W
> > > > 505/287 Dakota
> > > > ----------------------
> > > > Instead of a locker (assuming Auto-X use) think Auburn. It is a cone
> > > clutch
> > > > limited slip. I had one in my drag truck and loved it on the street.
> Much
> > > > more efficient and polite engagement that the stocker, and not at all
> > > harch
> > > > in engage/disengage.
> > > > Only con was it doesn't hold up to waterbox burnouts. This shouldn't
> > > affect
> > > > the Auto-X use you have planned.
> > > > Additionally, if it peglegs, $85 + shipping will get you a
> replacement.
> > > > TonyC
> > > >
> > >
>



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