open vs limited slip diferentials.
I have read about differentials overheating. Is this a problem 'almost' exclusive to limited slip? My new vehicle will be used a great amount of time on steep 2 lane winding mountain roads. I woul...
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Dodge went with the Trac-Rite GT which is a helical gear locker with the new '03 AAM 11.5" axles. Worthless piece of junk I've ever owned.
Now when sitting at a stop sign with one wheel on ice and the other on dry pavement your stuck with the wheel spinning away on ice. For this unit to work both wheels have to be turning.
In fact the owners manual says to apply the parking brake lightly so the Trac-Rite to work.
However the Trac-Rite is great for leaving two long black marks on dry pavement.
Now what the 4500/5500 uses I have no idea.
Now when sitting at a stop sign with one wheel on ice and the other on dry pavement your stuck with the wheel spinning away on ice. For this unit to work both wheels have to be turning.
In fact the owners manual says to apply the parking brake lightly so the Trac-Rite to work.
However the Trac-Rite is great for leaving two long black marks on dry pavement.
Now what the 4500/5500 uses I have no idea.
