Re[2]: Front axle limited slip (was Swiftrapids 4x4 rid

From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
Date: Wed Apr 14 1999 - 23:25:59 EDT


No rush me... My first priority is putting a locker in the rear diff. once
PowerTrax puts one in production (due out this summer, hopefully!).
Tom

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Subject: Re: DML: Front axle limited slip (was Swiftrapids 4x4 ride)
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
Date: 4/14/99 8:26 PM

It probably falls under the "I may eventually get around to checking"
category of mods. Although I do need it for the next round of mods, I have
no idea when that will be.

David Henry '94 CC 4x4 318 5Spd in MI

> Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 07:51:51 -0400
> From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu
> Subject: Re: DML: Front axle limited slip (was Swiftrapids 4x4 ride)
>
> If this is possible for our front axle, I'd be very interested! If your
> going to look into it, let us know what you find out.
> Thanks.
> Tom
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> Subject: DML: Front axle limited slip (was Swiftrapids 4x4 ride)
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 4/12/99 11:45 PM
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>
> Here's another thought (haven't checked yet): what about the good old
> manual hubs for the front? You could stuff a locker up front and just
> release the front hubs (and leave it in 2wd) for street, and only lock up
> the hubs for off-roading. I was thinking that manual hubs would be good
> with a limited slip in front too. You might be able to pick up better
> mileage on the road and you wouldn't have a tire wear issue this way.



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