Re: [ihc] Another brake (?) question

[Dave Nuenke <dnuenke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don't really think that this was directed at me, but I'll answer 
anyway. Make sure you are using gear lube with a limited slip 
additive, it will say on the bottle. Usually when a track lock goes 
bad, it just won't lock up. I've neer towed with a LS rear, so I can 
speak on that. If you continue to have a problem with the LS gear 
lube I'd reccomend swapping out to an open carrier. Unless it is your 
tow rig, there isn't much use for a locker/LS in the back anyway....

Dave Nuenke

At 21:31 -0800 11/30/03, Tom Reed wrote:

> Hello David,
>
> By any chance does your rear diff have a track-loc in it??? Does it do it
> worse when hot??? If so it is likely the LS clutches chattering. There are
> additives to prevent this. I solved a similar problem in my Scout with the
> Mobil 1 gear oil. I espically noticed the problem when pulling a trailer up
> a grade with a lot of switch backs or when pulling a trailer onto the road
> from the sholder (similar to you pulling out from a mail box).
>
> For your use an open diff would probably be best as I'm sure the dragging
> clutches don't help your gas milage or the wear and tear on parts.
>
> Tom Reed

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