Can I weld up a stock Trac-Lock limited slip?

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NotMatt

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Location

Wenatchee, WA

• Aug 4, 2004

• #1

Alright, my 87 has a D44 with stock trac-lock limited slip in it that is completely worn out. It's been a while since I changed the fluid in it, so I can't remember how it looks... so my question is this, I'd really like to weld the rear up. Can it be done with the trac-lock in there, or do I need to find an open carrier? What about replacing everything with a mini-spool? I guess I need to just pop the cover and look, but I don't want to do that until I'm ready to go for it.

 

old_man

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Loveland, Colorado

• Aug 4, 2004

• #2

Why not just replace the clutch packs in the limited slip. I like them when they are set up right. The clutch pack isn't all that much. Normally that will make it as good as new.

 

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NotMatt

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Location

Wenatchee, WA

• Aug 4, 2004

• #3

Mainly because I don't feel like spending any money on a limited slip. If I'm going to spend money then I'll get some kind of lunchbox locker. Welding is free if it can be done with the limited slip carrier.

 

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Beezil

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Location

Indiana-Missouri

• Aug 4, 2004

• #4

trash locs are a joke.

weld the sucker up!

 

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NotMatt

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Location

Wenatchee, WA

• Aug 4, 2004

• #5

Beezil: I take that to imply that it can be done, right? If so then I know what my project is this weekend.

 

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Beezil

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Location

Indiana-Missouri

• Aug 4, 2004

• #6

it can be done.

 

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willysnut

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Location

Newnan, Ga.

• Aug 4, 2004

• #7

Last time I checked a rebuild kit($65) for a trashloc is a lot cheaper than a lockright. Why ruin a perfectly good tracloc by welding it up.

 

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Renegade Jpr

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Location

Corona, California

• Aug 4, 2004

• #8

Because trac-loc's are a POS. They burn up the clutch packs as you pull out of your driveway.

Eitherway, LSD's suck. weld it up or Detroit lock it.