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Old 10-30-2006, 12:02 PM
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Default 9" Ford "soft locker" diff.

Well, my chassis is about complete. I have been trying to install the SVT rear brakes, which to me are a PITA. Not wanting to go through all of this again later, I have decided to go ahead and get rid of the open differential. When it comes to rear ends and transmissions, my knowledge leaves alot to be desired, so I thought id ask here.

All I know is that I currently have an "open" differential with 3.45 gears. The gears are adequate, and not worth the extra cash just to go with 3.73's or something. So basically what I need is a limited slip or "soft locker" Oh, and it is of the 28 spline variety, not 31.

Will basically any locker type differential work, or is there something I should know about part numbers, etc.? Do I just basically find the differential, knowing my gears will work or what? I do know that it will have to be set up by someone who knows what they are doing.

Thanks for any help,
Greg
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