Help Needed limited slip in a 02

[95talon]

ok so i have a 2002 f250 7.3 and i have the open diff. off road and in the snow it suckssssssss haha. one tire just spins. is there a company that sells a limited slip dif for it?

also where can i find a locker for my front wheels, not sure what its called.. would be like limited slip for the front also. something to shift on the fly.

 

[BJS]

the cheapest and easiest way to get a limited slip for the rear is to get one from a junkyard, around here I can get the whole rear for under 200.

Given that you are in the north and driving on snow and/or ice you don't want a full locker (ie detroit locker) you will want either a good limited slip (detroit tru-trac) or a slectable locker (ARB, Eaton/Auburn Elocker)

On the front in the conditions you're describing you definitely want selectable as you've indicated and ARB is a good option for selectable in the front, expensive but good.

 

[95talon]

ok great thanks for the info. in the rear what type of truck should i look for to get the parts that comes with the (detroit tru-trac) or a slectable locker (ARB, Eaton/Auburn Elocker) . thanks again

 

[BJS]

if you're looking in the junkyard you'll need to know your gear ratio (should be 3.73) you will be getting the factory trac-lock rear which will work adequately for your task at hand.

You'll need the rear out of any 00-04 (you can go back to 99 if you plan on swapping all of the brake parts) F250 or SRW F350

specify that you want a limited slip rear and it'll work for you.

 

[dieselman44641]

LImited Slip

I have a 2001 powerstroke 7.3 and I was having trouble with the rearend not locking up when one wheel was spinin I took cover off and realized that the clutches in the rear end were worn out and need replaced the rebuild kit is only $100 Its cheaper than replacing the rear end and it may be a good idea to check it out before replacing it

 

[BIG DUTY]

When i broke the spider gear in my 2000, I replaced the warn out limited slip with the Detroit Tru-Trac. I have been very happy with the Detroit unit. It made a very noticable increase in traction. There is also no extra noise from the rear end around turns. Im impressed by the fact that the Detroit Tru-Trac is all gears and no clutches.