D44 limited slip vs locker

[carpeonnel]

I've basically bout given up on finding a decent deal on a d60 for now, and was wanting to get some input on something. I don't wanna leave my d44 open but I'm also worried about the strength of the d44 if I lock it. So my question is this: Would a limited slip really provide a justifiable difference in stress compared to a locker? Or should I just leave it open to try and save it's internals?

truthfully I've been so aggravated of late trying to get it ready to go that I've bout said F*CK IT! figure I'd just grab a cheap lock-right, slap it in, and if I break axles stafts, SCREW IT. I've accumulated 4 sets now

But I would like any input you can give. Thanks

 

[onetonbb74]

my buddy has a auburn proseries w/ chromoly axles on his 44 with a healthy big block/automatic/38's and it does ok. It allows just enough slip in the front end to not bust parts. A lockrite will bust your axles in a 44 w/ 38's, same truck proved this a couple of times and went straight to a posi. Not as aggressive as a locker, but it gets through the day w/ out breaking stuff.

 

[carpeonnel]

That's why I was kind of leaning towards a Auburn, but didn't really know if it made that big of a difference

 

[NV_K5]

I took my '72 with a D44 through the Rubicon with an open front diff, 37's and a Detroit in the rear. I broke an axle with it open, so I figured screw it and now it's a Lincoln locker. Haven't had a chance to bounce it yet - other projects you know.

My buddy has an 80ish with a posi in the front hasn't broken anything either, no chromolly shafts etc. and it makes a huge difference where he can get traction at a resonable speed, and I used to hit it hard to make it.

If I could have afforded it - a posi would have been prefered, and as time goes buy shafts to upgrade.

 

[6.2Blazer]

I wouldn't spend the time and money installing a posi in it. Either leave it open or slap in a Lock-right (cheaper and MUCH easier/quicker install).

I ran an Eaton Posi (carbon fiber clutchs, heavier springs = fairly aggressive) in my old front 10-bolt for several years back in the '90's before I knew any better. Sure, it does help off-road but on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being an open diff and 10 being a locker it was around 3-4.

 

[b454rat]

If you want a cheap posi, look for a Honda Passport or Izusu Rodeo. They have Dana 44 rears, alot have posi's and 4.10s. They use the same RPO codes as GM, so look for G80 and GT5. They are only Trackloks, but think they would be better than open. If you get one from a 98 or 99 and newer, you get a cool aluminum diff cover. I got 2 of them, paid less than $100 each.

 

[carpeonnel]

I wouldn't spend the time and money installing a posi in it. Either leave it open or slap in a Lock-right (cheaper and MUCH easier/quicker install).

I ran an Eaton Posi (carbon fiber clutchs, heavier springs = fairly aggressive) in my old front 10-bolt for several years back in the '90's before I knew any better. Sure, it does help off-road but on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being an open diff and 10 being a locker it was around 3-4.

well I was thinking about getting an auburn limited slip. Don't know if it would be the same pretty much as your eaton (I think they are), but anybody running an Auburn? I'm just worried that with a locker it's gonna put too much stress on my front end with the fat 38s i'm running even though I'm running yukon shafts and joints, 1350 yoke, etc...

 

[carpeonnel]

well I was thinking about getting an auburn limited slip. Don't know if it would be the same pretty much as your eaton (I think they are), but anybody running an Auburn? I'm just worried that with a locker it's gonna put too much stress on my front end with the fat 38s i'm running even though I'm running yukon shafts and joints, 1350 yoke, etc...

Really? That's pretty interesting. you wanna sell one of them?

 

[Stomis]

I'd just hold out for a d60 running big 38x15s. I'm running lockrites front and rear in my truck, 14b/d44 with 36x12.5 tsl's. Truthfully your money would be better spent on some longfield Ujoints for your shafts. That way if you do pop a shaft you know your not needing a new u joint too.