I am at the point where I have to free up some room. if I take a donut in the house, something has to come out first.

I am selling some various stuff, local pickup. One of the parts is the 64.5 8" Equa-Loc rear end that I bought from Wunderwerks. It has been in my garage almost 4 years. 2.80 gears if I remember right.

It is in good condition, replace the rubber brake hose, if you are smart, bolt it in and go.

What is a starting asking price? I know the E-Loc can't be rebuilt, so is the value only as a core?

Not many 5-lug 8" mustang rear ends for sale around here, so I have that going for me.

The Equa-Loc CAN be rebuilt but the Belleville spring used for pre-loading the clutch pack wasn't available, but I see now NPD shows a reproduction (Axle Differential Equa-Loc Clutch Spring Washer - 4214-2A - National Parts Depot). If it still has decent tension then it'll work fine.

 

Rats.

I cleaned off the axle tag and found that I have a 3.00 open diff, not an equa-loc 2.80 as I was told.

I posted it on CL for $300.

 

I wouldn't waste money on an Equa-lok unless it was for concours restoration. They just don't work that well, especially if you 'test' it a few times. Even after rebuilding mine back in the 80s, it was back to a 'one legger rear end' very shortly afterward.

Trak-lok limited slip is marginally better, but still not great - and I wouldn't spend money on one of those either.

If you're a drag racer, the Detroit Locker type ratcheting rear ends are probably the best compromise for awesome straight-line acceleration, while still being useable on the street, but the Torsen helical gear limited slip units are by far the best choice for everything else. They are very predictable, un-squirrely, and do a good job of giving you more grip when you need it in the least obtrusive fashion. They even help in ice and snow without making your car more prone to spinning out.

 

Truetrac fan here. I've driven Traction Lok and Lockers. My car currently has a Truetrac. Best all around for the street in my opinion is the Truetrac.

 

(and for those that don't know, Eaton Truetrac is their helical limited slip unit.) Torsen = Torque Sensing, not "sold at Ikea".

 

Why limit yourself with "Torsen" when you can get the whole car?