koosh
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How do I diagnose that?
I know nothing about rear end units
Tighten lugnuts, wheels barely turn?
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I know nothing about rear end units
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Do you KNOW if you have a suregrip or not?
I'm not too familiar with the cone style, I have a clutch type, and a locker in my cars (not counting the two with spools).
I do know there are tutorials here on how to diagnose and repair the cone style. I believe there is a breakaway specification (lock one wheel on the ground, see how much torque is necessary to turn the other wheel.)
The search function can be your friend.
The tutorials that I'm thinking of are very possibly on the A-body side.
I'm not too familiar with the cone style, I have a clutch type, and a locker in my cars (not counting the two with spools).
I do know there are tutorials here on how to diagnose and repair the cone style. I believe there is a breakaway specification (lock one wheel on the ground, see how much torque is necessary to turn the other wheel.)
The search function can be your friend.
The tutorials that I'm thinking of are very possibly on the A-body side.
koosh
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I sure wouldn’t know…. but i guess i have to know first what i have for rear end…need to search how that is determined
Probably a Sure-grip, not a "posi"....
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Why? There’s a difference?
He specifically said cone style…. I have no clue about either one
Because no Mopar ever came with a Posi. But GM stuff did.
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He's arguing over a name. Mopar guys want their posi's called sure grips cause that's what mopar called em
"Posi" is technically a Chevrolet term (the other GM divisions had their own names for limited slips too). In my opinion, posi has become generic, like coke for a cola, bandaid for an adhesive bandage, and Jello for gelatin. Even some Ford guys use posi, tho it's even more wrong for them.
There are reasons for referring to a sure grip accurately. The earlier ones use clutches, and are more robust than the later cone style, hence more valuable.
Cone styles wear out, but they can be renewed, actually, even tho most say they can't. A little machine work, a washer, and they will work again.
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understood…. When i get this thing on the road, is there something i should listen to or feel if this cone style SURE GRIP had an issue?
And thanks
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Well, usually they don't make noises. They just quit working. (The cone bottoms out on the case. )
If you do a burnout, and it's a right tire one wheel peel, your cone is toast, and will only get worse if you abuse it Too much abuse, and nobody will be able to salvage it.
A worn out cone can be used, just dont kill it with one wheel burnies.
If you do a burnout, and it's a right tire one wheel peel, your cone is toast, and will only get worse if you abuse it Too much abuse, and nobody will be able to salvage it.
A worn out cone can be used, just dont kill it with one wheel burnies.
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LOL…. Im past those days. A cruiser only for me.
Thanks again
Have you tried removing brake shoes and then put wheels on? If the wheels turn you know it's the brake hardware or drums.
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As mentioned in post 17, everything “seems” to be ok since not using the impact gun. Once on the road ill know if the brakes work properly. If not, i guess removing shoes is next up
Pull the drums, mount the wheels with the drums off.
Do not apply the brakes.
Spin the wheel by hand after its is tightened and see what you have.
If it spins with a little effort ( remember your turning the rear diff, drive shaft in the transmission.) You should be good.
Take wheels off add the drums and repeat, if it takes the same effort or locks down start looking for witness marks , inner drums , outer inboard drum edge, inner tire side wall ect.
Do not apply the brakes.
Spin the wheel by hand after its is tightened and see what you have.
If it spins with a little effort ( remember your turning the rear diff, drive shaft in the transmission.) You should be good.
Take wheels off add the drums and repeat, if it takes the same effort or locks down start looking for witness marks , inner drums , outer inboard drum edge, inner tire side wall ect.
