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Tru-trac vs. locker

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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Default Tru-trac vs. locker

yes i see its two different kinds of differentials from the detroit line and wanted to get some advice on which one is better i plan on installing nitrous and basic bolt ons
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Default RE: Tru-trac vs. locker

The trutrac can hold more power. According to a member on this forum, I think it was mustangman, his friends t-lok broke at 225rwhp?....but I think it depends on how you drive because I've seen people with 300rwhp and havent had a problem.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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a detroit locker is different from a tlok lol. from what i understand a locker isnt an LSD meaning your rear tires will be spinning at the same speed ALL the time so not the best idea for a DD. i would recommend it for strictly drag racing or offroad purposes only lol.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Default RE: Tru-trac vs. locker

get a detriot tru trac
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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o yea i forgot to recommend something lol. get the trutrac.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Default RE: Tru-trac vs. locker

I'd also recommend a tru-trac, to be safe :]
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Default RE: Tru-trac vs. locker

someone on 3.8s broke at 212 rwhp, i broke my buddies 8.8 mach 1 with stock 280ish rwhp on bridgestone potenzas with a 4000 clutch drop

go with a true trac, its a limited slip not a locker, its more streetable
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Default RE: Tru-trac vs. locker

you all missed his question. he is asking the difference between the truetrac from detroit and the locker from detroit.

get the truetrac. it's much more street friendly. the locker which is extremely strong doesn't have good street manners because it's locked at all times and unlockes going around turns. when it unlocks it tends to pop and lurch which doesn't lend itself to good handleing. they are meant for straigntline of slow offroad 4x4 usage. the strutrac is open during normal driving and "locks" the wheels when one loses traction to get traction to both wheels
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