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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 01:35 PM
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Nevermind, Found answer.

True trac needs some resistance on both wheels for torque biasing. If one tire is in air or on ice it will send all speed to that side.

So, what for front diff?
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1997 Truck questions:

Drawbacks of Eaton TrueTrac?
TrueTrac is the torsen style not the Detroit locker style.

Front diff is 28 spline , correct?

Rear 8.8 diff is 31 spline , correct?
May keep rear as Ford True Track (clutch type)

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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 02:45 PM
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Still need
Front diff is 28 spline , correct?

Rear 8.8 diff is 31 spline , correct?
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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ultimatenoobie
Nevermind, Found answer.
I new you could do it buddy
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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 09:17 PM
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Found a disassembled front diff, and I count 28:


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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 10:02 PM
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I just picked up a set of new tires and thought they sold me a used one.

They took a grinder to 1/3 of the tread on one of my brand-new tires to try and get it to balance??

You can't make this crap up.









Have you ever seen this before?
I would think the tire would be out of round now.

Guess where I am headed 1st thing in the morning?
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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 01:14 AM
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I'm not seeing it, Phil. Everything looks way too even. If anything, it looks like an improper molding process?

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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
I'm not seeing it, Phil. Everything looks way too even. If anything, it looks like an improper molding process?
Same... they look feathered to me.

(sorry, I hit edit instead of quote) DOH
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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 03:48 AM
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Here is a video...

https://gopro.com/v/4884242b-5daa-48...9-a114f4e2c5ad
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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 08:51 AM
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If the depth varies that much they should replace that one. Haven't heard of getting new like that. New, they should all spec the same in 32's imo.....no tolerance.
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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 08:53 AM
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I was up all night with a fever... and now have a massive headache. I don't do well being sick.
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