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shrtbx · 12-07-2009, 12:51 AM

I dont do it too often. But i noticed that i only have one tire burning out from what i see on the pavement. Does that mean i have some unforseen problems? Or does it mean i have a certain type of rearend. Its a stock 3:08 ..86 short bed.

KQQL IT · 12-07-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shrtbx

I dont do it too often. But i noticed that i only have one tire burning out from what i see on the pavement. Does that mean i have some unforseen problems? Or does it mean i have a certain type of rearend. Its a stock 3:08 ..86 short bed.

Perfectly normal. Open rearend or a broken posi type but not likely

82swampthing · 12-07-2009, 01:05 AM

you probly have a open differential which means only one wheel gets power but when you go around corners it lets one wheel slow down and the other speed up so the tires don't chirp while turning like a locker or spool in your rear end would .or you might have a limted slip differential thats worn out and the clutches inside are not grabing giveing power to both sides when you go in a straight line.

spaseghost · 12-08-2009, 10:53 AM

yes, those things suck. my wife is awesome so she is looking for an ebay one for me for christmas.

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-08-2009, 11:08 AM

I have a similar problem with my rear end.... It's a posi rear, confirmed only by spinning the tires in loose dirt and seeing two tracks.... But sometimes If I head out to the backyard, only the right rear spins....

flamingbig10 · 12-08-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

I have a similar problem with my rear end.... It's a posi rear, confirmed only by spinning the tires in loose dirt and seeing two tracks.... But sometimes If I head out to the backyard, only the right rear spins....

then you might have a limited slip

**nlped** · 12-08-2009, 02:18 PM

^^^ A worn out Limited Slip?

Can they not be rebuilt, or is it more cost effective to just replace with a more modern version?

Rede · 12-08-2009, 05:24 PM

I too have an open semi floating diff, but the price of getting an eaton or simular limited slip unit is almost as much as I paid for the truck. = \

I did however run across something called powertrax locker:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/GM-9-5-CHEVY-14-B...item35a32411fa

Would this unit function like a limited slip unit in town, simulating an open diff on the street while giving the benifits of a locker in the mud... or does this type of unit stictly a locker...?
The description wasn't all that clear to me.

silverbullet01 · 12-14-2009, 09:48 PM

on fire one tire :P

82chevy350 · 12-14-2009, 09:58 PM

Just use a mini spool there like $30 Bucks
or the cheaper way is to weld your spyder gears
haha id buy the spool

Rede · 12-14-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 82chevy350

Just use a mini spool there like $30 Bucks
or the cheaper way is to weld your spyder gears
haha id buy the spool

I was told not to get a spool for the trails because your diff tries to push the backend around each corner and makes it harder to corner in tight spots...

I have yet to find a 30 buck spool locally.
400+ here for new and haven't found a used one for a 9.5" 14bolt.

82chevy350 · 12-14-2009, 10:39 PM

didnt know he was using it for trails

3r!c84 · 12-14-2009, 11:25 PM

i got a one wheel wonder lol its great :p

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-15-2009, 01:55 AM

Yep haha 1 wheel wonders!!

Rede · 12-15-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 82chevy350

didnt know he was using it for trails

OP didn't actually specify, but I was just pointing out that a posi or welded diff may not be optimal under all conditions.

Malo83 · 12-15-2009, 02:35 AM

Peg leg

hear that the PowerTrax might be the way to go for that Peg leg on your truck

http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/noslip.html

68 TT · 12-15-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rede

I was told not to get a spool for the trails because your diff tries to push the backend around each corner and makes it harder to corner in tight spots...

I have yet to find a 30 buck spool locally.
400+ here for new and haven't found a used one for a 9.5" 14bolt.

A spool is dangerous on the street. I have done it a little moving race cars around the house and in the pits at the track. You have to be very careful when moving slow and turning corners it will push the car around in ways you don't want it to go when trying to maneuver it around slowly. It is very hard on the tires.

On the street it would get you a ticket every time. The tires will chirp heavily when you corner on dry pavement.

Rede · 12-15-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Peg leg

hear that the PowerTrax might be the way to go for that Peg leg on your truck

http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/noslip.html

I found one on ebay a few weeks back for 150, but I was told to wait till after christmas before buying anything truck wise.. now the cheapest one is 450 bucks. /pout

Rollinsqrbdy · 12-16-2009, 12:45 AM

what bout welding up the gears, any one done that? It dont sound to good.

Rede · 12-16-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

what bout welding up the gears, any one done that? It dont sound to good.

I know drag racing with a welded rear is a big no-no but no one has really told me why...?

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-16-2009, 02:40 AM

a Broken LSD or Posi or an open rear end... My trucks a peg-leg, but it leaves two tracks in dirt or gravel. Jack up the rear end (both wheels at once) and spin a tire. If the wheels turn in opposite directions, it's an open rear. if they spin in the same direction, it's a posi.

shrtbx · 12-16-2009, 02:52 AM

I was hoping to stick some 3:73 gears in the back. But now i dont know. Is it worth it?

*2tons of fun* · 12-16-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

what bout welding up the gears, any one done that? It dont sound to good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rede

I know drag racing with a welded rear is a big no-no but no one has really told me why...?

wth? why would any one tell you its a bad idea?

welding a rear is strictly a hard core drag move. why do you think rear drag cars also run spools?

a welded rear sucks driving street/daily and is flat out scary in the wet especaily if you have power. i busted a posi and switched to a welded rear, i spun out at 30-40 taking a corner in dry good conditions, i took it back out. it is very noticable and and for me made the truck no fun to drive.

68 TT · 12-16-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2tons of fun

wth? why would any one tell you its a bad idea?

welding a rear is strictly a hard core drag move. why do you think rear drag cars also run spools?

a welded rear sucks driving street/daily and is flat out scary in the wet especaily if you have power. i busted a posi and switched to a welded rear, i spun out at 30-40 taking a corner in dry good conditions, i took it back out. it is very noticable and and for me made the truck no fun to drive.

^x2

A welded rear or a spool in a street car is just plain dangerous. Cornering at more than a crawl with both rear tires rotating at the same rate = an accident waiting to happen.

In a street car with a welded rear end you would be lucky not to break an axle while making a sharp turn trying to park the thing.

Rede · 12-17-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 2tons of fun

wth? why would any one tell you its a bad idea?

welding a rear is strictly a hard core drag move. why do you think rear drag cars also run spools?

a welded rear sucks driving street/daily and is flat out scary in the wet especaily if you have power. i busted a posi and switched to a welded rear, i spun out at 30-40 taking a corner in dry good conditions, i took it back out. it is very noticable and and for me made the truck no fun to drive.

Re-read my post. lol
I was speaking about drag racing purposes in where you want both wheels grabbing traction all the time.
I was wondering if the diff is prone to weakening or if they violently grenade, ect.

12-07-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. I dont do it too often. But i noticed that i only have one tire burning out from what i see on the pavement. Does that mean i have some unforseen problems? Or does it mean i have a certain type of rearend. Its a stock 3:08 ..86 short bed.

12-07-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. you probly have a open differential which means only one wheel gets power but when you go around corners it lets one wheel slow down and the other speed up so the tires don't chirp while turning like a locker or spool in your rear end would .or you might have a limted slip differential thats worn out and the clutches inside are not grabing giveing power to both sides when you go in a straight line. __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f

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TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. I have a similar problem with my rear end.... It's a posi rear, confirmed only by spinning the tires in loose dirt and seeing two tracks.... But sometimes If I head out to the backyard, only the right rear spins.... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-08-2009, 02:18 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. ^^^ A worn out Limited Slip? Can they not be rebuilt, or is it more cost effective to just replace with a more modern version? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-08-2009, 05:24 PM	#8
Rede Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 176	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. I too have an open semi floating diff, but the price of getting an eaton or simular limited slip unit is almost as much as I paid for the truck. = \ I did however run across something called powertrax locker: http://cgi.ebay.ca/GM-9-5-CHEVY-14-B...item35a32411fa Would this unit function like a limited slip unit in town, simulating an open diff on the street while giving the benifits of a locker in the mud... or does this type of unit stictly a locker...? The description wasn't all that clear to me.

12-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#9
silverbullet01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia Posts: 56	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. on fire one tire :P

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82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. Just use a mini spool there like $30 Bucks or the cheaper way is to weld your spyder gears haha id buy the spool __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

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12-15-2009, 01:55 AM	#14
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12-16-2009, 02:40 AM	#21
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. a Broken LSD or Posi or an open rear end... My trucks a peg-leg, but it leaves two tracks in dirt or gravel. Jack up the rear end (both wheels at once) and spin a tire. If the wheels turn in opposite directions, it's an open rear. if they spin in the same direction, it's a posi.

12-16-2009, 02:52 AM	#22
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: rear end problem?? i just notice only one tire burns out. I was hoping to stick some 3:73 gears in the back. But now i dont know. Is it worth it?



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