Auburn Limited Slip?

[Roxor76028]

Grip-N-Loc - Auburn Gear Aftermarket

Looking for reviews/ opinions on the Auburn Grip n Loc limited slip differential. Currently running a Spartan locker in the rear & wondering if the Auburn is a decent alternative to the much higher priced selectable locker (ARB or Ox).

While searching for what's needed to install LS I've seen different feedback. Looks like a ring spacer is needed. This makes me wonder if backlash & pinion/ ring alignment needs redone?? Also read a post that states new carrier bearings and possibly ring gear needs replaced also? If this is the case probably not much cheaper than manual Ox locker.

Any feedback is appreciated. Also if anyone knows of other limited slip applications that apply to the Roxor that would be cool too. Going to use as is for now. Looking to upgrade late July/ early August.

 

[txroadkill]

ring Gear spacers are needed to install aftermarket gears on stock carriers. Your going to need a new ring and pinion with that carrier. If you run rocks or run trails where you will lift a wheel that limited slip will be less than ideal and you’ll wish you had a locker. IMO just save up and regear as well as change out carriers at the same time (assuming you have 3.73).

 

[Roxor76028]

ring Gear spacers are needed to install aftermarket gears on stock carriers. Your going to need a new ring and pinion with that carrier. If you run rocks or run trails where you will lift a wheel that limited slip will be less than ideal and you’ll wish you had a locker. IMO just save up and regear as well as change out carriers at the same time (assuming you have 3.73).

Yeah I have stock 3.73. Sounds like saving for the Ox is better all around. If/ when gears happen probably go 4.56. Thanks Roadkill

 

[txroadkill]

Yeah I have stock 3.73. Sounds like saving for the Ox is better all around. If/ when gears happen probably go 4.56. Thanks Roadkill

I went 4.88s for my 33s. Was a toss up between that and 5.13s. Opted for 4.88s to help keep Highway rpms down.


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[jmd048]

ring Gear spacers are needed to install aftermarket gears on stock carriers. Your going to need a new ring and pinion with that carrier. If you run rocks or run trails where you will lift a wheel that limited slip will be less than ideal and you’ll wish you had a locker. IMO just save up and regear as well as change out carriers at the same time (assuming you have 3.73).

I'm looking at Grip n loc as well, if I am installing this in my '18 roxor and keeping the factory gears do I need a spacer or will factory ring and pinion work?

 

[txroadkill]

I'm looking at Grip n loc as well, if I am installing this in my '18 roxor and keeping the factory gears do I need a spacer or will factory ring and pinion work?

Factory gears will not work on aftermarket carriers. Your going to need new gears as well. The spacer is only needed when your regearing But keeping the factory open diff carrier.

 

[jmd048]

Factory gears will not work on aftermarket carriers. Your going to need new gears as well. The spacer is only needed when your regearing But keeping the factory open diff carrier.

Thank you for clearing that up. I have a grinding machine shop close by. I wonder if i could shave the difference off the back side of the ring gear

 

[txroadkill]

Thank you for clearing that up. I have a grinding machine shop close by. I wonder if i could shave the difference off the back side of the ring gear

Probably could but I don’t think you’d want to run it as it’s probably a bit much and will affect the gear pattern And/or strength. The fact that no ones tried it or done it to date says a lot. Besides that you still have labor to set up the ring and pinion on the new carrier. Now the only money your saving is the ring and pinion. What will the shop charge to mill it down vs just buying a new ring and pinion?

 

[Gabe]

My Shop installed the Auburn in my 2024 Roxor with Stock gears and the mechanic said it fit fine. We installed this Limited Slip in the front and the Ox in the back. Where he ordered it from they did not know if it would work so he has let them know that it fit and seems to be working. It is still in the shop waiting on another part so haven't been able to test it yet. FYI this is a 4wd shop and said it was not a problem.

 

[LeonardS]

Do you have the part number of the unit they used?

 

[Gabe]

Do you have the part number of the unit they used?

I think for my unit it was part 546084.

 

[LeonardS]

I think for my unit it was part 546084.

Great! I assume it would also fit the rear axle?

 

[Gabe]

I would think, but am no mechanic. Also, haven't been able to test this thing out yet so that remains to be done at a later date. The problem with the rear is that it will always be engaged and I wanted to be able to isolate all of the differentials and minimize the impact to road manners on streets!

 

[LeonardS]

I would think, but am no mechanic. Also, haven't been able to test this thing out yet so that remains to be done at a later date. The problem with the rear is that it will always be engaged and I wanted to be able to isolate all of the differentials and minimize the impact to road manners on streets!

A limited slip would not be engaged with normal driving or turning corners. They engage when one tire slips and it then engages. I think they would be a great solution for both front and rear unless you are an extreme rock crawler.

 

[Gabe]

From my mechanic. FYI.

The 084 is in yours. They need to know their ratio before ordering. East coast gear has them.919 672 2705. Ext 1013 they will need bearings also 25590 & 25523 two of each
Works Front or Rear

 

[LeonardS]

From my mechanic. FYI.

The 084 is in yours. They need to know their ratio before ordering. East coast gear has them.919 672 2705. Ext 1013 they will need bearings also 25590 & 25523 two of each
Works Front or Rear

Excellent info! Thank you!

 

[rdcox23]

I put a Grip-N-Loc in the rear and lock out hubs / full locker in the front.

I enjoy this setup because most of my driving is on easy trails or dirt roads, but I can “lock in” before I try to navigate through anything too difficult.

I kept my stock 3:73 gears to keep the RPMs low and I still feel like I have plenty of power.


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[Gabe]

I put a Grip-N-Loc in the rear and lock out hubs / full locker in the front.

I enjoy this setup because most of my driving is on easy trails or dirt roads, but I can “lock in” before I try to navigate through anything too difficult.

I kept my stock 3:73 gears to keep the RPMs low and I still feel like I have plenty of power.


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ha. I did opposite! How do you like your setup and the Auburn Grip-N-Loc?