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Before ordering... Anti-spin worth it?

The LSD being included on the 3500 makes it about a $700 upgrade to the 3500 then if you're definitely wanting the LSD. To me that seems like a worthwhile upgrade in capacity.
 
isn't the LSD on the trucks a torson internal helical gear unit without clutch plates?

I recall my 2006 had one, it was RWD and the few times i got caught out in the snow it would "crab" on crowned roads in PA.
But all of my trucks have been for RV towing so they did not get out much in the winter :)
 
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towpro said:
isn't the LSD on the trucks a torson internal helical gear unit without clutch plates?

I recall my 2006 had one, it was RWD and the few times i got caught out in the snow it would "crab" on crowned roads in PA.
But all of my trucks have been for RV towing so they did not get out much in the winter :)
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For the 2500/3500 standard pickups…

03-18 used a helical gear torsen diff.

19+ is a clutch pack based lsd
 
I had a ram 1500 with a locking diff that was open when unlocked. It sucked. Would take a limited slip over locking every day of the week for daily street, wet and snow driving. If you are rock crawling then sure - locking but for a daily - limited for me. Your needs may vary.
 
NDanecker said:
I had a ram 1500 with a locking diff that was open when unlocked. It sucked. Would take a limited slip over locking every day of the week for daily street, wet and snow driving. If you are rock crawling then sure - locking but for a daily - limited for me. Your needs may vary.
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That’s the great thing about the Power Wagon has both a LSD (geared not clutch plates) and a full locking differential too.
 
NDanecker said:
I had a ram 1500 with a locking diff that was open when unlocked. It sucked. Would take a limited slip over locking every day of the week for daily street, wet and snow driving. If you are rock crawling then sure - locking but for a daily - limited for me. Your needs may vary.
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I've used my rear locker several times in mud and snow. Got into some soupy mud and almost didn't get out, even in 4 low and both axles locked.

Used 4WD and rear locker to get up my driveway a few times in the snow.
 
Crusty old shellback said:
I've used my rear locker several times in mud and snow. Got into some soupy mud and almost didn't get out, even in 4 low and both axles locked.

Used 4WD and rear locker to get up my driveway a few times in the snow.
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Yup. We get really heavy/slick snow around here at times. Took the PW up a hill I knew had quite a bit on it and stopped on purpose. Even with studded snow tires it took 4 low and both lockers to start moving up again :p.
 
Why don't the OEMs use a cone style LSD like what Auburn gear makes?

I've put them in a few axles. Love the way they work
Basically locked up all the time. Will slip when turning so you don't drag the inside tire. But put a little throttle torque on it and it locks back up.
 
NDanecker said:
I had a ram 1500 with a locking diff that was open when unlocked. It sucked. Would take a limited slip over locking every day of the week for daily street, wet and snow driving. If you are rock crawling then sure - locking but for a daily - limited for me. Your needs may vary.
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on my Fords, if you forgot to turn off the locker it reminded you jerking when you turned on blacktop, but hit 25mph and it turned off for you.
 
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