DUDE454

This is for anyone who is in the maket for an automtic locker and is wanting feedback on this specific locker. Dont have any box or installaion pics because i did not think about it at the time.

I opened the box and the size shocked me, it was a lot smaller than i expected. It was a pretty easy installation, it took only 2 hours from begining to end. The instructions were great and easy to follow with a ton of pictures (found these easyer than the Aussie locker instructions). What was needed was some break cleaner to clean the gears, i got 2 bottles of gear oil, some RTV gasket, and the parts for installation.

The instructions go over installation so i wont go into that.

When i first dove it it did pop a few times, but as the day went on that went away. Now it makes no sound at all (Great surprise there). It is a great little auto locker.

I took it offroad about 3 and half hours after install and it was great! I have a 2wd and going from 1 tire spinning to 2 made a world of difference. Holes that i usually had to keep in 3-4 thousand RPS i could now coast through with the Jeep propelling itself. I did submerge 1 tire and kept one completly out of the mud. The Jeep went through like nothing! My new photos show the after math of todays little trip. Needless to say, i am very pleased and the Powertrax has helped my jeep a ton.

I will keep on posting as i put it through more obsticles and let yall know of any draw backs. I soon want to try to keep only one back tire on the ground and see how it perfoms then.

For now i give it 4.3 out of 5 just because it is and automatic locker and is not as great as a Detroit locker, but it is a lot cheaper.

jmm0122

Good to know considering that was going to be my next investment.

By the way did you have to pull that rav 4 out at all the other day?

DUDE454

He decied he didnt want to go through after he saw the hole, so i let him drive my jeep through.
I was hopping i could pull him out and get pics but it was still a good time.
At least he knows the limits of his little Yota.

cherokeeaddiction23

how was the price on that? im trying to make a couple decisions on what i wanna do to the jeep next and a locker is on that decision list lol

DUDE454

Cheapest i saw was $455 with out shipping, mine was $550 but i orederd it through a locat shop. I orederd Tuesday just before they closed and i got it by Friday afternoon. If you look you can find one cheaper i bet.

Its just more because it does not pop around corners like other lockers do.

I cant stress enough how easy it was though, there were 12 springs total which looked intimidating at first, but 8 of the when into holes, with heavy grease they stayed in there and never worried about them again. The other 4 ended up going together to be a sping inside a spring so the 2 double springs went in last with extreeme ease. Anyone that can turn a wrench and read (but there are pics if you cant) can put this in.

cherokeeaddiction23

that sounds like it might be my next upgrade then, ill shop around and see if i can find one any cheaper

jmm0122

Thats usually a good thing to know.

FIREMANRAY

I recently installed a p'trax no slip in mine also. I love it! The only thing I noticed is that under acceleration in a turn it locks up and slips the inside tire during the turn. Also it seems to have a lot of slack when shifting from reverse to forward. Worth the $450.00, bought it from Rusty's.

DUDE454

Im just updating an old post. I still have the locker and its still strong. Ive had 31x11.50 swampers and now 32x11.50 A/T's and there are no issues running them. Ive had the locker for 15,000 miles and there is no rounding of the teeth, still looks prettly close to new. I do change my diff fluid every 7k miles though.

I still strongly recomend this locker, it has held up very well in the long run

H Man

Thanks for the review! I plan on putting one of these in my Dana 30 front axle.

Outlaw Star

Cf1k1 put the powertrax in his 2wd, been beating on it and no problems so far either. Its the stock axles w/33x12.50s.

cf1k1

The only problem I find with it is that when off-roasting and I throw it into reverse, sometimes it doesn't engage and just ratchets.

Outlaw Star

Roasting?! Lol

DUDE454

Keeping the review going for the long run. Ive now had this locker on my Jeep for 30,000-35,000. It still performs just like when i got it. The teeth are still good from the last time I opened it up. I have run 30x9.5 radials, 31x11.50 super swampers and 32x11.50 A/T's. It has performed well with all of the above.
I recommend this locker to anyone on the market, it has survived a good run and has no signs of quitting anytime soon (knock on wood). Its been worth any penny and has been pivotal in many situations.

95Cherokee

Does this locker accelerate rear tire wear?

Does it affect MPG's?