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mda · 07-13-2002, 06:17 AM

Contemplating adding something to my 01 GMC 3500. Thinking ARB in front, but debating ARB vs LS in rear.

My thinking on the LS in the rear is from a vehcile I had with Aubrun LS in rear and ARB in front. That thing hooked up on snowy streets in 2wd. Then swapped out to ARB in rear and interesting things would happen on snowy streets. It was better with the rear open and front locked but still did not work as well as the Auburn LS.

So what do you guys have and what are you thoughts?

Two Dogs F..king · 07-13-2002, 03:40 PM

why not posi-traction?

I can't answer the question, but I thought I'd throw that in to the mix.

TR · 07-13-2002, 04:12 PM

Hey

man Im guessing you still think posi traction and Limited slip are two different things right? WRONG! a damned Posi-traction is the same damned thing as a Limited Slip!

any way put the ARB in the rear and a gear driven limited slip up front.

70~K5 · 07-13-2002, 07:01 PM

Are you sure you don't have a Gov- loc already? Most late model 3500 I've seen have a gov- loc in the rear, factory.

DRM · 07-13-2002, 07:42 PM

I have been more than happy with the factory L/S's that came in the last two F250's I have owned... Just enough of a benefit when needed...

mda · 07-13-2002, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Are you sure you don't have a Gov- loc already? Most late model 3500 I've seen have a gov- loc in the rear, factory.

Nada.

TEX · 07-16-2002, 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by 70~K5
Are you sure you don't have a Gov- loc already? Most late model 3500 I've seen have a gov- loc in the rear, factory.

My '02 2500HD has an open rearend. I think that's part of the reason I was able to deal on it as well as I was. They couldn't move it. Save an extra $1,000 'cause no L/S & I can have an Detroit installed for $385

TEX

DRM · 07-16-2002, 06:54 AM

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Originally posted by TEX
Save an extra $1,000 'cause no L/S & I can have an Detroit installed for $385

TEX

The factory L/S is a $1000 option?

YELLER BLAZER · 07-16-2002, 08:06 AM

I RUN A DETROIT IN THE REAR AND AUBURN IN THE FRONT OF MY WIFES SUBURBAN, WHICH DOES SEE TOWING DUTY, AND WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT MAYBE A DETROIT IN THE FRONT, NOT A BIG FAN OF ARB'S.

TEX · 07-16-2002, 08:36 AM

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Originally posted by DRM

The factory L/S is a $1000 option?

No, it's $285, but I was able to negotiate a better price 'cause they were having trouble selling a truck with an open rear

TEX

07-13-2002, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
mda Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11212 Location: Indiana Posts: 312	Locker and/or Limted Slips for a Tow Rig Contemplating adding something to my 01 GMC 3500. Thinking ARB in front, but debating ARB vs LS in rear. My thinking on the LS in the rear is from a vehcile I had with Aubrun LS in rear and ARB in front. That thing hooked up on snowy streets in 2wd. Then swapped out to ARB in rear and interesting things would happen on snowy streets. It was better with the rear open and front locked but still did not work as well as the Auburn LS. So what do you guys have and what are you thoughts?

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TR Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2877 Location: Gordonsville, Va Posts: 3,502	Hey man Im guessing you still think posi traction and Limited slip are two different things right? WRONG! a damned Posi-traction is the same damned thing as a Limited Slip! any way put the ARB in the rear and a gear driven limited slip up front. __________________ Penn State study finds that heavy drinking is 100% easier than giving a shit

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DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,955 Blog Entries: 1	I have been more than happy with the factory L/S's that came in the last two F250's I have owned... Just enough of a benefit when needed... __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

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YELLER BLAZER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12615 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 505	I RUN A DETROIT IN THE REAR AND AUBURN IN THE FRONT OF MY WIFES SUBURBAN, WHICH DOES SEE TOWING DUTY, AND WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT MAYBE A DETROIT IN THE FRONT, NOT A BIG FAN OF ARB'S. __________________ The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.

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07-13-2002, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Two Dogs F..king Banned Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11585 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 0	why not posi-traction? I can't answer the question, but I thought I'd throw that in to the mix.

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70~K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11392 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,088	Are you sure you don't have a Gov- loc already? Most late model 3500 I've seen have a gov- loc in the rear, factory.