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LSD, which is better?

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sick2v

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Been looking around but can't find much so maybe I can draw upon some you guys experience.

Looking to beef up rear axle with a 31 spline with up coming mods...so that means I'll have to match the LSD. Trying to finalize descision between Ford Racing LOK LSD w/ carbon disc or Eatons' version. Both boast peformance but Eaton charges a cool $240+ over Ford's price making it double. Is this justifiable? Is Eaton really superior where it would warrant a $240+ mark up? Can't find any hard evidence on why. Maybe some of you have stories with these and can shed some opinions. Or even some other alternatives. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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I would do the ford piece because it is rebuid-able. Not saying that the eaton piece isn't good but when it goes bad you have to dish out more money for another
 

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Good point!
 
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When I bought mine I tore it apart and rebuilt it alternating the clutches and discs. It will be A LOT tighter this way
 

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Ive got the FRPP LSD which is the same as the 03 Cobras had. Way better than what the GT came with stock. Alternatively you could pick up a 31 spline locker from an Explorer and have it rebuilt with the FRPP CF clutch kit from AM. Would be the same as buying the Cobra locker but I don't know if it would be justifiable for the price...
 

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hmmm... I wonder what life would be like with a working LSD? The LSD on the 97 has 173k miles and is very soft. The 88 still has an open diff.

Anyway, I'd definately buy the ford unit. It can be rebuilt, is cheaper and can be modified for better holding.
 
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