80's Marathon Posi Traction

Vavoomskill · 01-19-2013, 08:59 AM

Does any one have a link or knowledge on deferential part's - clutches or spool's for the DANA Spicer rear end that's in my 83 marathon? It would be nice to have limited slip, but a spool could work. It's heading to northern Mi. in the spring to stay and I just know I'll want more traction.

I really don't want to just gag weld the spiders up and think it's the "good" way to do it .. I know some have had good results doing that.. If you have experience with that method please share it!!

1fast67 · 01-20-2013, 04:11 AM

Im not aware of any posi's for the older carts. I dont think that was an option till like 95 or 96.

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pachanga90 · 01-20-2013, 09:18 AM

When we used to weld up differentials in Mud-Trucks and Stock-Cars,we took chunks of 1/4" bolts and wedged them between the spider-gears and side-gears before welding.You should you Nickel-Rod if using a stick-welder,I've seen alot of them done with a Mig,just make sure the heat is up,for good penetration(I wouldn't attempt it with less than a 175amp ,220volt machine).

01-19-2013, 08:59 AM	#1
Vavoomskill Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Warren Mi Posts: 233	80's Marathon Posi Traction Does any one have a link or knowledge on deferential part's - clutches or spool's for the DANA Spicer rear end that's in my 83 marathon? It would be nice to have limited slip, but a spool could work. It's heading to northern Mi. in the spring to stay and I just know I'll want more traction. I really don't want to just gag weld the spiders up and think it's the "good" way to do it .. I know some have had good results doing that.. If you have experience with that method please share it!!

01-20-2013, 09:18 AM	#3
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: 80's Marathon Posi Traction When we used to weld up differentials in Mud-Trucks and Stock-Cars,we took chunks of 1/4" bolts and wedged them between the spider-gears and side-gears before welding.You should you Nickel-Rod if using a stick-welder,I've seen alot of them done with a Mig,just make sure the heat is up,for good penetration(I wouldn't attempt it with less than a 175amp ,220volt machine).

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01-20-2013, 04:11 AM	#2
1fast67 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: spokane,wa Posts: 974	Im not aware of any posi's for the older carts. I dont think that was an option till like 95 or 96. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2