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Old 11-23-2007
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Originally Posted by RallyBob View Post
PS, get the stiffest springs they offer, or the unit will be useless! And once you have the stiff springs, shim them a bit more!
So how much is "a bit"? Like a washer on each end of the springs, or two?
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So how much is "a bit"? Like a washer on each end of the springs, or two?
I would go as far as I could go without coil bind.
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Good Luck!

The Phantom Gripper loads the axle gears outwards against the crownwheel carrier - and uses the thin steel shim located there as a 'cultch' - the higher the spring pressure; the higher the loading ... and the greater the WEAR!

If you decide to use one then make sure you have plenty of spare crownwheel carriers, side gears and shims - you will need them.

Oh! ... and use a very good quality diff lube - and even then the shims will end up welding themselves to the carrier and/or the side gears ... the 'gripper' is a very short term solution to the LSD problem.

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Originally Posted by GTJIM View Post
If you decide to use one then make sure you have plenty of spare crownwheel carriers, side gears and shims - you will need them.
I didn't bother to mention the side-loading on the diff, since the eventual outcome of using the Phantom Grip will probably be a blown rear axle anyway...nothing like doubling the work-load (both tires grip instead of one) on an already weak spider/side gear assembly!
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I plan on using Amsoil or Redline gear oil. As far as using the Phantom Grip in the first place, I plan to only use it till I can save up for a more substantial solution. ie... IRS
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Originally Posted by opelwasp View Post
I plan on using Amsoil or Redline gear oil. As far as using the Phantom Grip in the first place, I plan to only use it till I can save up for a more substantial solution. ie... IRS
+1 for Redline Shockproof. Great stuff.
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