Auburn Gear Performance Differentials

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Hi guys;
I'm using 8" 28 spline Auburn Differential lock #542059. I have some problems with traction and i notice that right wheel spins more then other. So i had sent an e-mail to Auburn Gear Performance Differentials.And>>>>
> Hi;
>I'm running with #542059 differential lock 28 spline.But in these days it
>started to fail sometimes.No noise in differential.Right wheel spins more
>then other.I'm planning to order your service kit
>#541023,#541015,#541010.Can i learn the prices and can i find them in
>Summitracing?Thanks...

>From: "Auburn Gear Performance Differentials"
>To:
>Subject: Re: ford 8 inc
>Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 06:35:14 -0500
>
>Good morning,
>
>Thank you for using our product. First of all, let's determine if the unit
>is functioniong at all. To find this out, you will need to do what we
>refer to as the "break-away torque test." To do this, jack up one side of
>the rearend, put your transmission in neutral and use a torque wrench on a
>lug nut of the wheel that is off the ground. Turn until it breaks away,
>the Ford 8" should measure around 60/80 lb. ft. of torque. If it is much
>different from this, you are looking at purchasing a new unit. We do not
>offer a kit for the side gears but we do have a program in place called the
>D-Rex Program. If you have one of our units and it is not more than 4
>years old, you will qualifiy under this program. Give us a call at
>260-925-3200 to determine if you have a unit that qualifies under this
>program.
>We do not sell direct through Summit but we do sell to Jeg's.

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In the end i had done "break-away torque test." (jack up one side of
the rearend, put the transmission in neutral and use a torque wrench on a
lug nut of the wheel that is off the ground. Turn until it breaks away) It started to turn only 5 lb. ft. of torque.
My question is which diff lock are you using and which one would you prefer for me?Thanks...

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The one I use in my car is a thorsen Gleason.It is just as forgiving as the auburn in short wheel base cars.And is just as reliable as a locker but not nearly as twitchy.I would stay away form a DL in a cobra due to the fact they are aggressive in turns and can get you in trouble faster[I am sure this has happend on more than one occasion! ] Stan