I Got my first Wrangler a new 2012 Sahara 3,6 unlimited.
I didn't have any off Road experience, so i didn't know what to look for ón the optionlist and now i kind off like to have had the "Track lok" option for the Sahara and Sport model standard on Moab special edition.
Any one know if a Jeep dealer should be able to install that option on my car, if so any ideer of the economic konsekvensens ?
If all you want is the Trac-Lok option, and don't have it from the factory, all JKs come with Traction Control that applies the brake to the spinning wheel, front and rear axle. It's unofficially known as Brake-Lock-Differential.
It works well enough that it's not worth it to purchase and install the factory Trac-Lok as an aftermarket option. If you want to install something to enhance traction, there are a lot of better options.
Thank you for your reply, looks like the Detroit diff is the way to go. Do you get one for bough front and rear, or can start / live with one at the rear as a kind of stage 1 solution ?
I am considering a trutrac front and rear. Especially if you are regearing after adding 35's like I did. Might as well add the diff while you are in there.
I dont think i will go for 35" tires, mine are 265/70/17 think its like very close to 32" i might go for 33" if i convince my self for a lift, a mild one like max 2" its my every day drive and i'm like a hardcore rock climber or mud racer, i train a lot in terrain that are tougher than i would do for a expedition type of vacation later on. It looks like the optional Trac lok are onlu on the rear, thats why i thought that this Truetrac could be a stage 1 in the back.
I've got TT's F/R on my 13'. No trails yet but they've been great on slippery surfaces. There is a noticeable difference in traction. I'm running 285/70R/70 BFG KO's. Actually a decent tire for everything except deep mud. I've read they hydroplane but that hasn't been my experience. Maybe if I drove 75mph in heavy rain they would. Besides they came on my Jeep.
One thing to keep in mind is that at least in my case the front TT made the steering a little heavier in 2wd but I got used to it very quickly. If you ever plan on a lot of rock crawling TT's aren't the best, but for everything else they work very well. You should re gear at the same time if you have 3.21. I don't plan on running bigger tires ( no lift ) so my 3.73's are perfect for me.
I've got TT's F/R on my 13'. No trails yet but they've been great on slippery surfaces. There is a noticeable difference in traction. I'm running 285/70R/70 BFG KO's. Actually a decent tire for everything except deep mud. I've read they hydroplane but that hasn't been my experience. Maybe if I drove 75mph in heavy rain they would. Besides they came on my Jeep.
One thing to keep in mind is that at least in my case the front TT made the steering a little heavier in 2wd but I got used to it very quickly. If you ever plan on a lot of rock crawling TT's aren't the best, but for everything else they work very well. You should re gear at the same time if you have 3.21. I don't plan on running bigger tires ( no lift ) so my 3.73's are perfect for me.
Good info! I have read of guys on the TJ forum that said Trutracs perform well even on rocks as long as you keep the wheels on the ground. Makes sense. I wonder if the stock traction control would enhace the limited slip's ability even further as was posted earlier in the thread.
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