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    Talking Way confused??? Rear end??

    hey all.
    Im flippin my lip over the posi vs open rear concept??

    Can anyone who has ever ridin...owned...built or just by talkin to someone post a posi vs open rear end thought???

    I dont wanna get killed by buildin a trike with a posi but dont wanna not do one wo a posi and be dissapointed.

    Can the springs be lightened up in a posi to make it not grab so tight but still burn both tires? Im not running sticky or wide tires but tall profile rims with low profile tires.

    Im gettin to many mixed reactions and just wanna get it right. Tnx, RR

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    again imo no posi..trike will want to straight... posi makes it worse... are you planning on racing???

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    no on the racing. Just street crusin n trips. But i want to lite em up on demand. lol RR

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

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    <div class="message">hey all.<br />
    Im flippin my lip over the posi vs open rear concept??<br />
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    Can anyone who has ever ridin...owned...built or just by talkin to someone post a posi vs open rear end thought???<br />
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    I dont wanna get killed by buildin a trike with a posi but dont wanna not do one wo a posi and be dissapointed.<br />
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    Can the springs be lightened up in a posi to make it not grab so tight but still burn both tires? Im not running sticky or wide tires but tall profile rims with low profile tires.<br />
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    Im gettin to many mixed reactions and just wanna get it right. Tnx, RR</div>

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    Depending on what kind of rear end you're using, have you considered running an E-locker rear end? These are VERY common in the offroad world, and also in the hot rod world. They aren't for you if you're doing a &quot;bare bones budget build&quot;, but offer the best of both worlds. With the push of a button, or flip of a switch, the E-locker engages and turns your vehicle into a full on Posi style set up. Turn the locker off, and back to normal.

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    probably to much mula.
    im thinkin maybe an s-10 rear. its the narrowest i can find. RR

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    We have a limited slip Vette rear in 2 trikes, both don't corner for nothing! They wanna push straight. Mine that is open diff corners like a slot car!

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    I've had both open diff works best for cornering

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    Going with a Dana 30 open. Parts are easy to obtain.

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    Quote Originally Posted by ratrodney View Post
    no on the racing. Just street crusin n trips. But i want to lite em up on demand. lol RR
    Are you buiding a trike with a front mounted car engine or a trike with motorcycle engine? With just about any motorcycle engine and flat wide car tires on the rear, burn outs with both tires are going to be next to impossible. You will break something trying.

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    Default Re: Way confused??? Rear end??

    I used a 84 Ford Ranger truck rear, non-posi, narrowed and changed gear ratio from 3.65 (stock) to 3.00 for lower RPM & mileage. Can chirp tires now and then but don't want to break driveshaft, u-joints, etc...........they cost money. Smokin' tires is not my thing either. Riding fast...safely on a trike is hard enough and can be done on my 1985 Honda, GL1200 Gold Wing homebuilt. Besides when the wife drives...she drives like ME!!!!!

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