What does Positraction mean on a Chevy truck?

Both rear wheels of a Chevy truck with positraction (also called limited slip) will rotate when the truck is in gear. This means that there will be greater traction in all environments, as both rear wheels are turning under power.

How do you upgrade a Posi Traction differential?

Unbolt the remaining internals from the differential and remove the rest of the internals. Unclip the retention ring on the pinion gear that is attached to the drive shaft, and remove the pinion gear too. Install the new internals in the reverse order. Bolt the posi-traction upgrade kit into place.

Can a rear axle be converted to a Posi?

Depending on the amount of money you have to spend and your expertise, another way to complete this upgrade is to purchase an entire rear axle assembly that contains a posi-trac rear end. In that case, you could drop the entire rear axle assembly and suspension off the vehicle, and replace it with the new parts.

How does a Positive Traction differential work on a car?

A positive traction differential applies drive force to each wheel equally, even if the wheels are spinning at different rates, or if one wheel slips on stones or ice. Don your safety equipment, including gloves and safety glasses. Lift the car with the jack, and support the car on jack stands so you can access it with the creeper.

Both rear wheels of a Chevy truck with positraction (also called limited slip) will rotate when the truck is in gear. This means that there will be greater traction in all environments, as both rear wheels are turning under power.

Can a 55-64 corvette be converted to Posi?

This article will be specifically directed at converting the 55-64 Chevrolet full size pass car and 56-62 Corvette NON-positraction rear end to positraction using an Eaton aftermarket posi unit. But, much of the information will be applicable to the original factory positraction units (originally made for GM by DANA).

Can a 57-64 rear end be converted to Posi?

THIS IS WHERE A MODIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE 57-64 NON-POSI CASE BEFORE A POSI UNIT CAN BE INSTALLED. A portion of this gusset must be removed to provide clearance for the posi unit, and it does not matter if an original factory style posi is used or an aftermarket posi unit such as the Eaton is used.

What kind of traction system does a Chevy Blazer use?

The Powertrax® Traction No-slip systems are the latest design in traction adding differential technology. It combines the smooth operation of a limited-slip differential, with the traction performance of a locking differential for Astro Van, S10 Blazer, Blazer Jimmy, Silverado, Sonoma, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton pickup trucks.