RANT about my open differential !!

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ramtruck4life

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So this is just a rant about my truck have a open dif because its driving me NUTS, in the summer not so much but now with winter and ice/snow every time i go to take off from a light,corner,drive way dont matter i get stuck because i got 1 damn wheel that turns.. cant play around as soon as i would like because once again 1 tire turns!! last couple days iv been driving the company truck, chevy 2wd with ****** tires and it takes off good on ice/snow gets side ways exactly how i want it to i love it... It makes my truck looks stupid...

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Easy fix!


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Don't the new rams have traction control, just thinking out loud but my LX Car which is open diff if I turn off the TC and give it gas with a bit of a brake stand I can get both tires to smoke at the same time, however I don't drive it winters.

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Don't the new rams have traction control, just thinking out loud but my LX Car which is open diff if I turn off the TC and give it gas with a bit of a brake stand I can get both tires to smoke at the same time, however I don't drive it winters.

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ya i have zero traction control i pulled my abs fuse so it was it even worst because nothing`s holding it back..
 

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So does that mean we talk about why Steve McQueen switched to Open Diff after wrecking several Bullit Cars During the shooting!
 

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I also hate my open diff!!! I've looked on eBay for a 2012 rear diff with 3.55 posi
 
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i hear yee... i wish i would of paid a little more attention when i bought the truck!!
my dad has a 2011 outdoorsmen with 3.93 and a LSD and its SWEET..
 

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I would like 3.90 + Posi if not the 4.10 + Posi from an R/T.

One of these days...
 

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So I take it if I build myself a 2013 ram, the Locking dif is something I should pay the cash for? Forgive my lack of understanding for some of the more technical aspects of the truck. There seems to be nothing to lose by having a locking dif, besides a couple hundred bucks, am I missing something? Sounds too good to be true.
 

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Pretty Well! Benefits for Towing and getting her rolling quicker. But Just some FYI. Posi (Trans-Lok for Fords...ha...ha) is the safe term to use but Technically LSD though which is Limited Slip Diff, Locker is a term associated with the Aftermarket Detroit Locker set-up which I beleive does not have Clutches or require friction Modifier like an LSD and it performs better offroad and doesn't behave as nice on the street for turning like the LSD. The 4th Gen guys or the Dealer should be able to tell you the available options (3.92 I'm Guessing) and you want to see it on the Build sheet before you take the keys that way if you do a burnout later and leave only one Mark you have a document to shove back at them.
 
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I dont mind the.3.55 as i dont tow often and do highway more. Iwill when ever they make a posi be buying the aftermarket if i dont find a factory one till then.
 

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So I take it if I build myself a 2013 ram, the Locking dif is something I should pay the cash for? Forgive my lack of understanding for some of the more technical aspects of the truck. There seems to be nothing to lose by having a locking dif, besides a couple hundred bucks, am I missing something? Sounds too good to be true.

I just ordered mine and got the 3.92 with LSD. I got the LSD in my F150 4x4 almost 15 years ago and am SO glad I did. It's worth the cost!! It's easier to drive an open diff fast because it doesn't allow the back end to step out nearly as easily, but that's NO fun!! lol. 2 wheels are better than 1.


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Ah ha! All credit goes to ehow.com for the information and google for being awesome.
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Function
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Non-sport-oriented vehicles traditionally house stock open differentials. An open differential directs increased wheel rotation to the outside wheel while turning. When a tire loses traction, an open differential directs power to the wheel with the least amount of resistance. A limited-slip differential sends equal power to the wheels when driving straight and compensates traction loss by sending more power to the wheel with the most traction.
Performance
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Since an open differential directs more power to the wheel with the least amount of resistance, in the event of a loss of traction when turning, drivers will more easily lose control. Limited-slip differentials distribute wheel power where needed, reducing traction loss around turns. Better management of wheel rotation increases handling, traction and safety from spin-outs during quick turns.
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Considerations
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Performance-oriented drivers will benefit from handling and traction gains associated with limited-slip differentials. Non-performance-oriented drivers who do not face adverse road conditions such as rain, mud or ice may find no advantage to limited-slip differentials.


Read more: Limited Slip Vs. Standard Open Differential Handling | eHow.com Limited Slip Vs. Standard Open Differential Handling | eHow.com
 

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LSD rear end would fix that. 4x4 works good too.
 

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My 08 came with on open diff. I didn't pay attention to the window sticker. All I knew is it said 4WD. It got changed out after a spider gear exploded. Running a Detroit Tru-Trac now.
 

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