Powertrax or Aussie locker for me?
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Powertrax or Aussie locker for me?
I am like 90% on road, 10% off. But my off road time will increase once I get a lift. I want one that will not change my Jeeps road manners too much and is easier to install.
What would you recommend?
What would you recommend?
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I ran a Powertrax No-Slip in my 8.25. Loved it!! Yes it's more expensive than the Aussie but it's also quieter and proven itself to more than a few wheelers. If I were in the market for another lunch-box locker I wouldn'T even consider any other brand.
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i have the no slip powertrax. seems to be working amazing!!! just went snow wheeling today and drove in a snow storm. it is obviously different to get used to it than a one wheel wonder. but works good. not hard to get used to. i also am about 80 on road and 20 off.
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I am also considering a locker. How hard are they to put in? Is the difficulty comparable to a sye? Need special tools or anything? I saw the Aussie somewhere for like $300 which suprised me.
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The 8.25" Aussie has only been out for a couple of months at the most and the PowerTrax No-Slip has been around for many years. There's no hard data to support your opinion sir.
The 8.25" Aussie has only been out for a couple of months at the most and the PowerTrax No-Slip has been around for many years. There's no hard data to support your opinion sir.
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That's not a negative thing. The OX's main advantage is that it can be manually engaged at the diff if something is wrong with the rest of the system. With the ARB if something goes wrong with compressor or lines running to or from it the ARB will not engage. However, the ARB can be engaged while moving safely. An OX locker can only be engaged while your sitting still.
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