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Eaton vs. Ford 31-spline posi unit???

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Angus

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What are the benefits of going with an Eaton unit over a Ford 31-spline Traction-Lok posi?
The Eaton costs ~ $160 extra - what am I getting for the additional dough?

Getting ready to convert to 4.30's/31-spline axles/31-spline posi,
and I want to do it right without spending too much extra $$$

Car will see a good amount of drag-racing with Nitto & BFG Drag radials.
MT ET Streets may be used in the future as well...
 
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I don't know about the Eaton. I have the Ford Diff. (with two extra clutches added) in my car. It's been great. I would recommend the same setup.
 
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ford trac lock good unit
 

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The Ford is great...if it's going to see a lot of strip use why not a locker?
 

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Angus said:
What are the benefits of going with an Eaton unit over a Ford 31-spline Traction-Lok posi?
The Eaton costs ~ $160 extra - what am I getting for the additional dough?

Getting ready to convert to 4.30's/31-spline axles/31-spline posi,
and I want to do it right without spending too much extra $$$

Car will see a good amount of drag-racing with Nitto & BFG Drag radials.
MT ET Streets may be used in the future as well...
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I've heard from a couple people eaton has a better engagement mechanism. Eaton is supposedly stronger too. I was told by a couple shops it is the strongest differential for the 8.8.

I'm dreaming of the new eaton electronic locking differential myself


Eaton ELocker info
 
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