oops, I meant 8.25"
----- Original Message -----
From: "MJ Ingison" <mjingison@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Lockers
> 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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