How can I tell if the trac-lok is fried when shopping for a rear end assembly

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Topic: How can I tell if the trac-lok is fried when shopping for a rear end assembly

gercolla1
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Member # 3068

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My rear is just puttin' down one line.I just want to replace the whole rear end.I see alot out there for sale for reasonable prices.How can I tell if the limited slip unit is still in good shape,reguardless if the fluid in the housing is clean or drained. [burnout]

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Posts: 2171 | From: Sampan San Francisco | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

Fostang
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Member # 3752

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anything over 20K and the track lock is dead. [Big Grin]

For my personal taste that is.

Your best bet is to have it rebuilt.

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Posts: 3012 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003 | :

Blowfish
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Member # 4043

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I had mine rebuilt by Petes gear shop in Hayward. Parts were under $100. Good luck

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All throttle...No bottle

Posts: 38 | From: Castro Valley | Registered: Jan 2004 | :

nitrous_bob
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Member # 77

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i agree...assume that it IS broken.

i would keep your existing and build it how you want it...go w/ an auburn

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5.0 OG since 1990

Posts: 1402 | From: st clair shores MI | Registered: Nov 2000 | :

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