RE: Lockers

From: Rodney Lewis (rlewis@nicorenergy.com)
Date: Tue Dec 18 2001 - 19:09:19 EST


Spool

-----Original Message-----
From: TonyC [mailto:acellan1@tampabay.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 6:00 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Lockers

Anyone have a recommendation for a locker for a GenIII with 9.25 rear that
will be drag strip use only?
TonyC

-----Original Message-----
From: Rodney Lewis <rlewis@nicorenergy.com>
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:18 PM
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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