Anyone have ARB's. Pro's & Con's over limited slip and Detroit lockers. Please help going to buy soon. Thanks!

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1999 F-150 5.4 X-cab 4X4 XLT

 

Have you found any company that makes any posi unit for the 9.75" rear on the 5.4L other than the OEM LS unit?

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2000 F-150 XL, RC, LB, 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS,
Class III tow, Payload #3, & Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS, Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner w/Paintsaver & gas/wheel/spare locks,
K&N F.I.P.K. w/Outwears pre-filter, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back w/ 3" Y-pipe,
Hellwig front & rear anti-sway bars, Rancho RS 9000s,
Mobil 1, K&N oil filter.

 

Yes. I have been dealing with 4 wheel parts center. They said I can get a number of lockers but the only way to lock it "solid" is an ARB locker. according to them the Detroit slips when turning and can slip under xtreme presure. I was told the only way a ARB slips is the tire squels. Plus they are "lock on the fly" by a switch in the cab.

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1999 F-150 5.4 X-cab 4X4 XLT

 

Are you sure they are talking about for the 9.75" rear end behind the 5.4, and not assuming it's the 8.8 rear? The only rear diff. I've heard of for our trucks is the stock Trac-Loc. I've been waiting for something to come along myself.

Thanks,

Sven

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2000 F150 XLT 4X4 Off Road 5.4L Reg. Cab 3.55

Performance Enhancemets:
K&N
WMS Velocity Tube
Gibson Sweptside

Audio Enhancements:
All of the above, plus
Sony C7000X HU
Cerwin-Vega SS2502 components(Front)
Blaupunkt PCxp573s(Rear)

Radio-delay mod

Other Enhancements:
Extang Black Max Tonneau Cover

 

I've been using ARBs for about 2 years now. I have nothing bad to say about them. I've never had any problems, and when they're locked in, you can go about anywhere.

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hytek1dr@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Freeway/7515/

 

I personally am a street guy, but my best friend has a 99 F250 superduty with a 6" lift and 37"s he has the ARBs front and rear and I have driven and ridden in his truck while going places that other trucks and jeeps couldnt go. that thing is insane! (Im getting pics of it on here soon)

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FYI, I just check the ARB website. No locker for the 9.75" rear end

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2000 F150 XLT 4X4 Off Road 5.4L Reg. Cab 3.55

Performance Enhancemets:
K&N
WMS Velocity Tube
Gibson Sweptside

Audio Enhancements:
All of the above, plus
Sony C7000X HU
Cerwin-Vega SS2502 components(Front)
Blaupunkt PCxp573s(Rear)

Radio-delay mod

Other Enhancements:
Extang Black Max Tonneau Cover

 

Sorry this is a little off topic, but Fordman, you still coming to Ames for VIESHEA this year? And if you are are you going to bring your truck. If you're coming out here I thought maybe we could get together and do something. I was out the other day in the Des Moines river valley by Boone and I found some pretty cool spots.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
265/75 R16 Uniroyal Laredo M/Ts

My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

 

Not sure if i'm going to make it this year or not. I always fly in, can't handle that far of a drive.

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hytek1dr@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Freeway/7515/