that's funny, I just typed an email to the mml about my locker...start you
off I have a 99 regular cab 4x2 v6 manual. I have the powertrax no slip. I
will warn you that the manual tranny makes it clunk a lot. It is difficult
to maneuver through a parking lot. I tend to be chirping the tires and it
jumps (both wheels lock up). I hear that the auto tranny is much better.
However I love the locker! it really hooks up now. It is a pretty easy
install. If you have any other questions email me privately...
here is the email I sent the mml (subject: my locker locks in turns)
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I have a 99 Dakota with a locker in it. I put it in about 6 months because
I was worried about the lsd clutches wearing out, and it was much harder to
install...well, if I had to do it again, I would got with a locker for a
cheap install but would do a lsd for drivability. I literally can't
accelerate until I straighten out after a turn. I squeal around most turns,
and it clunks all the time (manual tranny). And to top it off, I am 21 with
solar yellow w/ black racing stripes and it is very loud! I haven't had a
problem. If I would be pulled over I would just have to explain about
it...I may be young and drive a really flashy and fast truck, but I don't
drive like an idiot! it's my baby. If they don't like it then I will just
get the company I bought it off of, involved...There is no reason to pull
someone over because the tires make a little chirp...now if I floor it
around a turn and smoke the tires then you have it coming!
BTW I would definitely buy it again! It has some rough edges but I love
it...give the truck an attitude...like I women :)
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Tim Althoff
http://go.to/yllwdkta
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Kenneth M. Berntsen
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 8:42 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Lockers
I'm about to get a 2000 Dak Quad Cab 4x4. My only peev about this
particular truck is that the owner didn't get the limited slip diff. So
I've been looking at Powertrax and Tractech products. Any one have any
of these or in a position to recommend one over the other. I've been
leaning towards the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System. I doubt I'll do
a lot of off-roading maybe a little mudding with the guys from time to
time.
Thanks
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