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Old May 14, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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OK, heavy *** truck (5800-6000lbs) + lots of FI HP/TQ + Drag Racing = what recomendation for my new rearend?
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Old May 14, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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Eaton Posi #19559
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Old May 14, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Not for his. It is a 10.5.

I just left a response to your other thread. I would probably go with the Detroit locker, it will be the hardest one to break for sure.
You can use the Eaton 19689-010 for a 4.10. It is stringer than the G80, but not as strong as the Detroit. Still a good diff, and a lot quieter. If you are looking for transparent traction, that is the better choice. For all out strength, go Detroit.
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Old May 14, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Don't use a powertrax system they are not worht ****.
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Old May 14, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
Not for his. It is a 10.5.

I just left a response to your other thread. I would probably go with the Detroit locker, it will be the hardest one to break for sure.
You can use the Eaton 19689-010 for a 4.10. It is stringer than the G80, but not as strong as the Detroit. Still a good diff, and a lot quieter. If you are looking for transparent traction, that is the better choice. For all out strength, go Detroit.
Sorry, i didnt read that it was a 2500 the first time
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Old May 14, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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I was debating this purchase a while back and here was what I found out.

The Detroit is much stronger but is noisier and doesn't have the street manners of the Eaton. Great for going fast in a straight line.

The Eaton is strong, but not as strong as the Detroit, and has better street manners. It is also rebuildable.
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Old May 14, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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Detroit locker or a spool.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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anyone have a detroit locker? and use it in thier daily driver?
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Old May 15, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
anyone have a detroit locker? and use it in thier daily driver?
Get with Oxydizr. He has it in his truck.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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Detroits are great for drag racing but a tad less forgiving on the street. Well worth the trade off IMHO. I would have put one in mine but they are still working on it for the 11.5 rear.

The torsen unit I put in works pretty sweet so far though. It feels so much better than the G80 and definitely is putting the power to both wheels. On street tires I gotta be careful because if you light the turbo in a turn it wants to swap ends pretty quick.

It flat *** hooks with the sticky shoes.....
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