Thread: Posi-traction
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Old 05-04-2006, 04:13 PM
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Re: Posi-traction

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Originally Posted by HLandin
I know that posi rear ends help acceleration by preventing what has been termed the "one-wheel peel." And I understand how it works, using clutches to fight or help prevent one wheel from spinning faster than the other unlike open rear ends. My question is:

Since the two rear wheels are supposed to spin at different rates during a turn and a limited-slip/posi rear end fights the tendency for them to spin at different rates, do limited-slip/posi rear ends wear out faster than open rear ends due to turns?
differentials are meant to endure some abuse. limited slip diffs are designed to do the job they do. when the differential locks, and u are going around a corner, it is the tires that get the most wear, not the diff.
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