Do you guys know if it’s a 31 spline? And could someone with decent mechanical skills and normal tools tackle it with little chance of screwing it up, or is this one of those jobs that a pro should do?

 

They do not make a TrueTrac for the Super 8.8.

 

Is 'TrueTrac' a Torsen-type differential? That's the only one I'd consider, due to no wear parts, and almost instant response. But have 2 questions: How easy is the swap with a 9.x axle? And what do you do about the lock feature to avoid codes, etc? Oh, and about how much the whole thing costs? Thx.

 

No...Torsen style is was different from a limited slip style. The Mustang Torsen has no provisions for c-clips so it can’t work in a Super 8.8. Not sure what’s all out there for the 9.75 as far as Torsen but Detroit does make a TrueTrac for it. No codes are thrown from eliminating the e-locker.
Cost will depend on what you can do on your own but setting up a diff isn’t for a beginner.

 

Swapping a carrier isn't too bad because you're not messing with the pinion. You just swap the ring gear to the new carrier.
But before you swap carriers you'll probably have to take the new one somewhere to have the bearings pressed on.

 

Would changing from an open differential to a LSD interfere with the traction control operations? For someone shopping for a truck who can't really picture situations where he would engage the locker it seems like a better idea to omit the option and put in a LSD with the money saved later if needed. I haven't driven these trucks in the snow or slick roads; would LSD be better or worse than not having it? Is the traction control better?

 

I can say that going from my non traction controlled 05 with a LSD to my 15 with traction control and an open diff that my 05 had better traction in all situations, traction control doesn't kick in near fast enough. Open diffs suck!

 

Just a rehash of what was posted so deleted. KM

 

I'll probably never use the e-locker, so much prefer an LSD, like others. But seems like a lot of work, and don't trust any shops where I live, so will just leave things alone. In addition, only a Torsen LSD is appealing to me, since it should last the life of the vehicle, and engages basically instantly by design. No clutches/plates/springs that fail at some point.

 

So, once again, I read that there is essentially no upgrade I can do to my Super 8.8 open diff. Is there even an OEM Trac Loc available? If there’s nothing I can do to make it better then I’d have to get a different truck, and that’s not an option right now.