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**special-K** · 11-14-2011, 10:16 AM

The Tru-Trac is a superior traction device. I think you'd like that better than a locker. Basically,the difference you'll see is a locker is both wheels all the time. Sometime that's just what you need but there are times it's a draw back...such as on a side slope. It will make the rear end want to come around when if only one wheel spun you'd stay straight(er). They both handle high power well. I have run several 4wds with Locker rear and Tru-Trac front. With the Tru-Trac in front it helps with the Locker coming around on side slopes because the front pulls better. For better winter road performance I'd go with a Tru-Trac,Gleason Torsen,or Auburn Gear. They are all limited slips and built to "take it".

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11-14-2011, 10:16 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Detroit Truetrac Differentials The Tru-Trac is a superior traction device. I think you'd like that better than a locker. Basically,the difference you'll see is a locker is both wheels all the time. Sometime that's just what you need but there are times it's a draw back...such as on a side slope. It will make the rear end want to come around when if only one wheel spun you'd stay straight(er). They both handle high power well. I have run several 4wds with Locker rear and Tru-Trac front. With the Tru-Trac in front it helps with the Locker coming around on side slopes because the front pulls better. For better winter road performance I'd go with a Tru-Trac,Gleason Torsen,or Auburn Gear. They are all limited slips and built to "take it". http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...1rdZMt25NqTAWg www.torsen.com www.auburngear.com __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-14-2011 at 10:24 AM.