lincolnlocker
Well-known member
true trac here also.. love it in all conditions.
what rear locker to choose ...
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Betarocker
Member
I'm running ARB. A selectable locker is better suited to snow/ice climates. Keep it open so one wheel always tracks if the other spins when driving at normal road speeds. If you need both wheels to drive, it is just a click away. Even the crown in the road can be enough to move the locked end over.
kingranchstroker
Member
So in my conditions the trutrac would be best. Then have an elocker up front eventually when I can afford it!
genuineford
New member
How were the air leaks to find that you had last year?
Not knocking the ARB at all but there is more to fail and more issues that can arise. With a true trac or a locker you put it in and don't worry about it.
powerlifter405
Active member
What happened?
Ran one in my 02 and have one in my 08. Talked to plenty of guys who run them and like'em. Never had any problems w/ them.
No tire issues, I don't drive like a dip sh#t around corners and it behaves fine in the winter in MN.
powerlifter405
Active member
My buddy has asked around about the eaton e-locker and was finding that guys were having the solenoids slowly burn out and it won't engage.
The ARB can have air leak issues from others I've spoke w/. I was talking shop w/ a off-road shop owner and as we(I) was admiring his stock he said the same thing about ARB. The Ox is great due to minimal fail type parts, no air or electrical line but is pricey. He puts a detroit in everything he builds for both his customers and personal vehicles.
For DD that needs just a bit of help, the Tru-trac helical gear posi would be a great one to run vs the price of the detroit locker.
powerlifter405
Active member
I never have problems in my 08 or when I had my 02 w/ a detroit locker. Maybe 've been lucky but I don't use cruise when the weather is bad and I drive a bit slower and pay attention to road speed vs rpms. I went over a icy bridge one time and didn't realize it until i heard the motor start to rev. I let off the pedal, locked the front end w/o problem and slowly got back on the pedal, no problemo.
ARB selectable options are nice but I fear tearing something off and the extra cost of lines, and the air source.
strokin6L
Active member
Yeah, i've had one in mine for years and no issues...it's been great even when the truck is abused at times.
TANK'S 250
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I've never had a problem with my ARB's...I've had them for about 5 years...and I abuse the hell out of them.
Betarocker
Member
Air leak was in the compressor check valves, not the lockers.
Nic
Active member
air locker...you wont eat tires for a dd and is completely open and smooth..when youre at the track or pulling its a switch away...downside is that its pricey
alwil
Member
I just picked up my truck half an hour ago from having a trutrack installed.....seems really smooth and quiet compared to the wore out stocker I had in there.
kingranchstroker
Member
How much did it cost to have it installed?
TANK'S 250
New member
which is it...a true track locker?...or a true track limited slip?
Notes:
TrueTrac differentials require a certain amount of resistance at the ground (i.e. traction) in order to start the torque transfer. A TrueTrac differential may not transfer torque if the spinning wheel is off the ground or on a very slippery surface. If spinning occurs, often a slight application of the brakes, while carefully applying power, will slow the spinning wheel enough to allow the TrueTrac differential to transfer torque to the other wheel.
I thought the OP wanted a locker...not an LS.
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alwil
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I paid $600 plus tax to have it installed.....they said book time was six hours
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kingranchstroker
Member
Not bad prolly just go with the tru trac and get it installed cause i want it done once the right way .
TANK'S 250
New member
I thought you wanted a locker?
BTW-I installed my ARB's once...the right way....zero issues in over 5 years.
They still work as of yesterday....LOL
alwil
Member
Yes mine is a true track LS, I figured it would be plenty for a daily driver that will never see any really hard off roading
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kingranchstroker
Member
I thought you wanted a locker?
BTW-I installed my ARB's once...the right way....zero issues in over 5 years.
They still work as of yesterday....LOL
I was thinking about a locker but for what I use the truck for I think the LS will be better cause i don't have the extra $$ for the arbs . All in all I wanted opinions on what people have run and have had luck with
TANK'S 250
New member
Nothing wrong with a Truetrack...they serve their purpose....
...but this is why I chose a full locker...
Notes:
TrueTrac differentials require a certain amount of resistance at the ground (i.e. traction) in order to start the torque transfer. A TrueTrac differential may not transfer torque if the spinning wheel is off the ground or on a very slippery surface. If spinning occurs, often a slight application of the brakes, while carefully applying power, will slow the spinning wheel enough to allow the TrueTrac differential to transfer torque to the other wheel.
..uhhh...isn't that why you need it...because you happen to be on a slippery surface????
I need guaranteed all wheels spinning...not "may not transfer torque"....
..."may not transfer torque"......means to me......" you could be phucked when you really need it"....LOL
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...but this is why I chose a full locker...
Notes:
TrueTrac differentials require a certain amount of resistance at the ground (i.e. traction) in order to start the torque transfer. A TrueTrac differential may not transfer torque if the spinning wheel is off the ground or on a very slippery surface. If spinning occurs, often a slight application of the brakes, while carefully applying power, will slow the spinning wheel enough to allow the TrueTrac differential to transfer torque to the other wheel.
..uhhh...isn't that why you need it...because you happen to be on a slippery surface????
I need guaranteed all wheels spinning...not "may not transfer torque"....
..."may not transfer torque"......means to me......" you could be phucked when you really need it"....LOL
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