Detroit True Trac opinions?

krzcwby · 01-04-2006, 12:16 AM

So since I need a new carrier to regear my D44 I've been shoping around and found that a Detroit True Trac is pretty close to the same price as a new open carrier and a drop in type locker such as aussies and ez lockers.

Any opinions on which would be better? I do drive my xj on the street but it's main purpose is the trail and camping.

ieatcrayons · 01-04-2006, 12:52 AM

i don't care for the true-tracks. some of my friends run them and love them. but i can't see where it dose any diff. every time anyone see two tires spinnin they all say there's that true-track

but to me it dosen't look any different when someone with out it goes up the say hill. my money would be on the locker. even tho that is a lot more money. but hey! anything more is better than stock!

iam

**Matt Gertsch** · 01-04-2006, 01:56 PM

The True-trac would be a good choice for a front axle or rear axle in a rig that sees a lot of pavement. I've never heard anything bad about them.

olds442 · 01-04-2006, 02:56 PM

i have one in the rear, no where near as good as a locker but sure is alot better than a regular open diff for sure

gumcrew2 · 01-04-2006, 05:13 PM

had one in the front, worked great, ratcheted like no other on turns in 4lo but it pulled it's weight when it was needed. I vote for it.

krzcwby · 01-04-2006, 09:59 PM

So if I was to drop an ezlocker or the likes into my carrier what could I expect for longevity? I've heard than the little pins and springs break easily. I would prefer to use one of these types of lockers over the True trac but I don't want to have to replace/repair it regularily. As for a true locker they aren't in my budget right now and the type of wheeling I do doesn't really warrrant the expense.

**balloo93** · 01-04-2006, 10:14 PM

TruTrack will be the best LSD option. Uses gears instead of clutches. You can "soft" lock the TruTrack by applying the the brake. It will give about a 60/40 split to the wheels. I will (with luck) be putting TruTracks both front and rear by the end of the year.

They seem to be the best option for a dual purpose pavement pounder, mudder, and trail XJ. For larger rocks and hair shelf type terrain, nothing will beat a full locker.

My local shop tells me there is no option for a 27spline 8.25 rear axle. The 29 spline is new and that's the one I want. This way I get the LSD I want and I upgrade to 29spline axles with one swoop!

**Matt Gertsch** · 01-05-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by krzcwby

So if I was to drop an ezlocker or the likes into my carrier what could I expect for longevity? I've heard than the little pins and springs break easily. I would prefer to use one of these types of lockers over the True trac but I don't want to have to replace/repair it regularily. As for a true locker they aren't in my budget right now and the type of wheeling I do doesn't really warrrant the expense.

If the type of wheeling you do doesn't require "true lockers" then I doubt you will break the pins in a lunchbox.

WAKETEK516 · 05-03-2006, 04:38 PM

where can i get tru tracks? They sound perfect for what I use my jeep for (daily driver that sees some rough/muddy North East terrain on the weekends)

How much would they cost to install?

rmagers · 05-03-2006, 07:17 PM

I have one in front of my TJ. Works great for the wheelin I do. I went full Detroit locker in the rear. At the time I had it installed with new gears for $200 labor. If I decide to do anything with the XJ I will probably go tru trac in the front.

Ron

WAKETEK516 · 05-03-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rmagers

I have one in front of my TJ. Works great for the wheelin I do. I went full Detroit locker in the rear. At the time I had it installed with new gears for $200 labor. If I decide to do anything with the XJ I will probably go tru trac in the front.

Ron

okay so probably $200 labor for each housing?

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ieatcrayons Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Conway Arkansas Posts: 87 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i don't care for the true-tracks. some of my friends run them and love them. but i can't see where it dose any diff. every time anyone see two tires spinnin they all say there's that true-track but to me it dosen't look any different when someone with out it goes up the say hill. my money would be on the locker. even tho that is a lot more money. but hey! anything more is better than stock! iam

01-04-2006, 09:59 PM	#6
krzcwby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 34 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	So if I was to drop an ezlocker or the likes into my carrier what could I expect for longevity? I've heard than the little pins and springs break easily. I would prefer to use one of these types of lockers over the True trac but I don't want to have to replace/repair it regularily. As for a true locker they aren't in my budget right now and the type of wheeling I do doesn't really warrrant the expense.