Locker for a 8.25
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I've got the PowerTrax in my 97 w/ Chry 8.25. Can't beat it, in my opinion.
Good manners and no noise. Like most true lockers, it does drive the inside wheel around corners, unlike the open units which drive the outer wheel when cornering, or the LS units which might drive a wheel, if they feel up to it that day. The result of driving the inner wheel is an occasional chirp out of the rear tire. NBD!
Good manners and no noise. Like most true lockers, it does drive the inside wheel around corners, unlike the open units which drive the outer wheel when cornering, or the LS units which might drive a wheel, if they feel up to it that day. The result of driving the inner wheel is an occasional chirp out of the rear tire. NBD!
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Those Powertrax are decent. had one before too. They are kinda loud. Wicked cheap price wise. Worked nice off road and decent on road.
What kinda wheeling are you doing? That's a good question to start with. If your getting gutsy and climbing rocks and slabs of granite. You might want to go with something more like the Detroit or ARB's.
I'd say the Powertrax would be good for the average dude. Mashing in Mud/dirt/trails etc.
Remember to be chill when pavement is wet and snowy conditions with a full time locker. You can swing ur tail end around pretty easy if ur heavy with the gas pedal.
That's why I'm kinda down with these electric lockers. Open when u want, locked when needed. It comes with a price tho.
Don't sweat it if you have to save up a little longer for a more useful/functional product. You'll be way happier, safer, capable.
What kinda wheeling are you doing? That's a good question to start with. If your getting gutsy and climbing rocks and slabs of granite. You might want to go with something more like the Detroit or ARB's.
I'd say the Powertrax would be good for the average dude. Mashing in Mud/dirt/trails etc.
Remember to be chill when pavement is wet and snowy conditions with a full time locker. You can swing ur tail end around pretty easy if ur heavy with the gas pedal.
That's why I'm kinda down with these electric lockers. Open when u want, locked when needed. It comes with a price tho.
Don't sweat it if you have to save up a little longer for a more useful/functional product. You'll be way happier, safer, capable.
Last edited by 07Negative; Nov 3, 2009 at 09:22 AM.
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why? i wheel and have wheeled with plenty of people on rocks and more than occasionally get stupid. only autolocker i've seen break so far is the ez locker.
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Those Powertrax are decent. had one before too. They are kinda loud. Wicked cheap price wise. Worked nice off road and decent on road.
What kinda wheeling are you doing? That's a good question to start with. If your getting gutsy and climbing rocks and slabs of granite. You might want to go with something more like the Detroit or ARB's.
I'd say the Powertrax would be good for the average dude. Mashing in Mud/dirt/trails etc.
Remember to be chill when pavement is wet and snowy conditions with a full time locker. You can swing ur tail end around pretty easy if ur heavy with the gas pedal.
That's why I'm kinda down with these electronical lockers. Open when u want, locked when needed. It comes with a price tho.
Don't sweat it if you have to save up a little longer for a more useful/functional product. You'll be way happier, safer, capable.
What kinda wheeling are you doing? That's a good question to start with. If your getting gutsy and climbing rocks and slabs of granite. You might want to go with something more like the Detroit or ARB's.
I'd say the Powertrax would be good for the average dude. Mashing in Mud/dirt/trails etc.
Remember to be chill when pavement is wet and snowy conditions with a full time locker. You can swing ur tail end around pretty easy if ur heavy with the gas pedal.
That's why I'm kinda down with these electronical lockers. Open when u want, locked when needed. It comes with a price tho.
Don't sweat it if you have to save up a little longer for a more useful/functional product. You'll be way happier, safer, capable.
I ran A NoSlip all over Colorado and Moab, never had any noise or problems whatsoever.
Electronical?
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From: Knoxville, TN
Year: 1997
Engine: 4.0
I have the PowerTrax unit and am really happy with it. It was easy to install and works as advertised.
When you turn, it is the outside tire that disengages and free-wheels. The inside tire will travel the same speed as the ring gear. In a mechanical locker, neither tire can turn slower than the ring gear, however, a tire can disengage and spin faster than the ring gear. That is how it allows differentiation. The different manual locker designs are simply different designs that allow for similar operation.
From the reviews I read when deciding on which brand to purchase, the PowerTrax was generally known for being the most quiet and unobtrusive upon engagement and disengagement.
Both the PowerTrax and the Lock Right are made by Richmond Gear. The Powertax is a newer design and a little more expensive. A buddy of mine had the Lock Right and it was quite a bit louder and jerked the vehicle when it locked/unlocked. However, it was in a YJ, so the shorter wheelbase may have made a difference. As far as the PowerTrax & Lock Right units go, read here:
http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/index.html
When you turn, it is the outside tire that disengages and free-wheels. The inside tire will travel the same speed as the ring gear. In a mechanical locker, neither tire can turn slower than the ring gear, however, a tire can disengage and spin faster than the ring gear. That is how it allows differentiation. The different manual locker designs are simply different designs that allow for similar operation.
From the reviews I read when deciding on which brand to purchase, the PowerTrax was generally known for being the most quiet and unobtrusive upon engagement and disengagement.
Both the PowerTrax and the Lock Right are made by Richmond Gear. The Powertax is a newer design and a little more expensive. A buddy of mine had the Lock Right and it was quite a bit louder and jerked the vehicle when it locked/unlocked. However, it was in a YJ, so the shorter wheelbase may have made a difference. As far as the PowerTrax & Lock Right units go, read here:
http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/index.html
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Hey guys there is another thing i was wonting to ask ya since we are on close to the same subject. What gears are recommended to run 31's? I would like to keep decent mpg, think im at 3.55 right now. Thanks for the help!
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I got the Aussie. Quite with the exception of the occasional chirp and performs outstanding off road. I'm kinda biased though.. Aussie is made locally as to where I live being WNY. I'm still running at stock height but because I locked the rear as long as I have the ground clearance I can go where most open open lifted rigs can go or farther.
I've heard all good things about the Aussie and Power Trax.. Detroit I know about but have heard it's a little louder street wise than the Aussie or No Slip. Let us know what you get when you do and how it performs for you.. Oh... If you go Aussie. Spend the extra 12 bucks and get a shirt. THEY ARE COOL
I've heard all good things about the Aussie and Power Trax.. Detroit I know about but have heard it's a little louder street wise than the Aussie or No Slip. Let us know what you get when you do and how it performs for you.. Oh... If you go Aussie. Spend the extra 12 bucks and get a shirt. THEY ARE COOL