how to tell the difference between a sure grip and an open gear rear end
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TrailBeast
AKA Mopars4us on Youtube
Hey, that's not a joke.
quick fast way, if the rear end is sitting on the ground, if ya have the feel of a safecracker, take hold the yoke and slightly just rock it, if suregrip you should feel it as you just barely turn it back and both.
cannucky
The Guy With No Birthday
I just stomp the go pedal .
A sure way to find out your son or daughter is enjoying a smoky burn out
mguner
How many is too many?
How much rubber is stuck to the rear quarters. If it is an even amount it is a sure grip. If it is mostly on the right rear it is open. 
magnumdart
There is a bad moon on the rise.
Unless of course the right rear brake drags just a touch.
magnumdart
There is a bad moon on the rise.
Or the left rear doesn't work at all.
Do a burnout, after you have moved 20 feet or so look in the rear view mirror. If you can still see the centerline of the road you have a open rear gear. Of course this works best on calm days.
Jack
Jack
Jack the car up with the Trans in Park for an auto or in gear for a manual and the parking brake is not applied, try rotating a rear wheel. If the wheel turns freely and the opposite wheel turns in the reverse direction it's an open differential, If you can not rotate the wheel at all, or can with a good bit of muscle (The other wheel will still turn in the reverse direction), it's a sure grip.
Of course the burnout test is still the fun way to check:
Of course the burnout test is still the fun way to check:
searcher1990
Well-Known Member
I agree, dump the clutch. Make sure your on pavement. Burn outs in gravel, mud, grass or snow void such tests.
Jack the car up with the Trans in Park for an auto or in gear for a manual and the parking brake is not applied, try rotating a rear wheel. If the wheel turns freely and the opposite wheel turns in the reverse direction it's an open differential, If you can not rotate the wheel at all, or can with a good bit of muscle (The other wheel will still turn in the reverse direction), it's a sure grip.
Of course the burnout test is still the fun way to check:
Oh, I know how the mechanics are supposed to check them, but my way is a pile more fun. LOL
Jack
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