Originally Posted by
Prostreet314
Yes the front drive relies on the one inner slipper pad. Most have changed to the hd pad, garo discs for front and back or like me switched to the exotek front drive locker. Your over drive pulley in the front will thank you by getting the exotek piece... There is also another option I've tried if anyone wants to know...
The vts was created because on the original slipper design the rear tires didn't get the drive they needed off of one pad (even the hd one) due to the torque of 550 motors over powering the slipper spring and pad pressure. The truck was originally designed for 540 motors in mind.
Coupling the inner slipper hub will make the front and rear of the truck slip together but puts excess pressure on the rear tranny. If you tighten the slipper down too tight be ready to replace lost of idler gears, and no the almuinum ones will not help longevity
I agree. I put the coupled on and right away after 2 run packs I stripped a idler. Then replaced it then went back to the normal de coupler and no problems. I like the performance of the coupler but the stress it puts on the truck can't handle it. In results of stripped idlers.