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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Transmission: T56, Stage 2 Ram clutch
Axle/Gears: 7.5 w/28 spline axles and 4.10 LSD
Help Choosing a LockRite and 28 spline axles

Hello all, I have decided to upgrade my peg leg 84 TA to two wheel spin due to lack of traction after a very successful stroker install. I have used the lockrite in the past and am fine with the noise, thats not an issue, I love the way it locks up.

I just need to know what to order, there seems to be different part numbers for 7.5 and 7.625, since I want to upgrade to 28 spline axles at the same time, I have to be careful what parts I buy so the lock right fits in the stock open case I guess..

Anyone done this or have any input? I don't want to pull it apart and then wait weeks for parts, but I wouldn't even know what to measure for the 7.5 vs 7.625 issue..

Maybe its not an issue, but Powertrax has different part numbers and I'm confused, any help would be appreciated!!
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Re: Help Choosing a LockRite and 28 spline axles

You can not use a 28 spline Lock Right in your 26 spline case. You will have to get a 28 spline case too. Best place to get one of those is in a '90 or later S10 truck. Be sure to get the correct series for the gears that you are using.
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 04:16 PM
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Car: 84 TransAm
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Transmission: T56, Stage 2 Ram clutch
Axle/Gears: 7.5 w/28 spline axles and 4.10 LSD
Re: Help Choosing a LockRite and 28 spline axles

Hmm, well then that ups the install price of the lock right.. Maybe the s10 will have a deeper gear for me as well then! I was trying to avoid a new carrier, maybe I should look at the Detroit trutrack again, that was on special last time checked from summit.. Money, money money.. Hahaha, any other ideas? A 4th gen rear is starting to look in the right price range all of a sudden, not sure if I can use my stock 15 inch tires with the never rear disks though..
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