check out these front diferential tq numbers
08-22-2004, 09:12 PM
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sure man, droping the front is not new news to me. i figured that out on my last truck. my truck is droped about 1.5" in the front and 3" in the rear right now. i get very little wheel hop but i do spin all 4 tires when i turn up the power.
i am thinking about droping the truck a little more and puting some kind of bump stop limiter on the front so that it can only lift to the point where the cv's are prety much flat. i think that would be their strongest angle.
i am thinking about droping the truck a little more and puting some kind of bump stop limiter on the front so that it can only lift to the point where the cv's are prety much flat. i think that would be their strongest angle.
08-22-2004, 09:44 PM
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I take the bolts ALL THE WAY DOWN. A few guys take them out and then set them in to keep the block aligned.....that way worries me a bit. I started out turning them down a few turns and it helped....one night I just kept on going....
I guess the length and weight of my truck helps some.....and the fact that I am afraid of leaving a mess at the starting line....I just don't over do it.
I guess the length and weight of my truck helps some.....and the fact that I am afraid of leaving a mess at the starting line....I just don't over do it.
08-23-2004, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by parish8
i can't find any posi for the front but that AAM site almost looks like one might be avaliable.
They were supposed to have an E-Locker for the 8.25" diff, but I guess they scrapped that idea 
08-23-2004, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by parish8
times i tried a 100shot i got a lot of wheel spin.
i can't find any posi for the front but that AAM site almost looks like one might be avaliable.
i can't find any posi for the front but that AAM site almost looks like one might be avaliable.
Uh-oh, looks like it might be time to run on 4 slicks
08-23-2004, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by parish8
sure man, droping the front is not new news to me. i figured that out on my last truck. my truck is droped about 1.5" in the front and 3" in the rear right now. i get very little wheel hop but i do spin all 4 tires when i turn up the power.
i am thinking about droping the truck a little more and puting some kind of bump stop limiter on the front so that it can only lift to the point where the cv's are prety much flat. i think that would be their strongest angle.
i am thinking about droping the truck a little more and puting some kind of bump stop limiter on the front so that it can only lift to the point where the cv's are prety much flat. i think that would be their strongest angle.
A good locker up front should also help with the torque steer also.
08-23-2004, 07:15 AM
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AAM is who supplies GM for driveline parts such as axle housings, gears, etc. I may be mistaken on this, but I think they are part woned by GM or driven solely by GM.
I know for a fact they supply front and rear axles for the Colorado/Canyon.
I know for a fact they supply front and rear axles for the Colorado/Canyon.
08-23-2004, 07:40 AM
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If your looking for a locker I wouldn't go with ARB...nothing against them they make a good locker it's just you have to buy the locker AND the air compressor and wiring. IMO it would be much easier to go with a detroit locker, specifically the true trac locker...it has no effects on steering so for the front it would be good. The best price I have found is at www.4wheelparts.com , or you can just follow this link to the true trac locker:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/produ...TL&expand=sub4
Don't take my word for it, and do your own research...but IMO the detroit lockers are one of the best...and their fully mechanical, no wiring or switches just put it in and go. Good luck, now get some tires...we want to see 9's next time.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/produ...TL&expand=sub4
Don't take my word for it, and do your own research...but IMO the detroit lockers are one of the best...and their fully mechanical, no wiring or switches just put it in and go. Good luck, now get some tires...we want to see 9's next time.
08-23-2004, 01:07 PM
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I've been emailing the guys at Eaton about a release date for the 8.25" E-locker for almost a year now, and here's a quote from Jeff Phillips's last response to me,
"I hope to have this product available late this year or early next year. never as fast as I would like."
That was on March 8th . . . Hopefully the E-locker for the 1500's will be available before too much longer.
Kipp
"I hope to have this product available late this year or early next year. never as fast as I would like."
That was on March 8th . . . Hopefully the E-locker for the 1500's will be available before too much longer.
Kipp
08-23-2004, 01:20 PM
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I confirmed it today, I looked at a container of front diff's and American Axle & Manu. was on the label.
I guess that tells us that AAM is OEM quality parts.
I guess that tells us that AAM is OEM quality parts.