Expect the back end to break away everytime you turn if your running it in
the snow. ARB just came out with their air locker for chrysler 8.5 rear
diffs.
Mike I
95 CC 4x4 3.9
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Althoff" <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 7:28 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Lockers
> don't scare me! I just got the locker...and I live in a snowy
> climate...although we have had none yet...this winter will be interesting,
I
> guess!
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://go.to/yllwdkta
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Rodney Lewis
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 2:05 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: RE: DML: Lockers
>
>
> Tractech makes the Detroit. The Tractech/Detroit EZ-Locker and Powertrax
> locker (I forget the name now, they've changed it a couple of times) are
> nearly identical, but the Powertrax is generally considered the better of
> the two durability-wise. The No-Slip is basically just a beefed-up version
> of the standard Powertrax unit. Still a 'lunch-box' or drop-in locker, so
> not as strong as a full-on Detroit or similar unit that replaces the
> carrier, but plenty strong for most folks. If you drive in snowy climes,
you
> may want to consider one of the better limited-slip units like Auburn,
> Detroit Tru-Trac, etc...lockers can be a bit to adjust to in snow and ice
on
> the road, especially with the light tail-end of a pickup.
>
> -Rodney
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mr. Plow [mailto:adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 2:05 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Lockers
>
>
> The Detroit locker is pretty good, but may be more of a locker than you
> need. Powertrax is not too bad either, but Tractech, i've never heard of
> them.
> Your other option is to just buy the LS gears from a dealership?
>
>
> The Adam Blaster
>
>
>
> >
> >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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