True Trac or Detroit locker

**rar110** · 13th October 2009, 04:59 PM

I am looking at improving traction at the rear end. I am leaning toward the poor man's locker as $2k is out of the question for an ARB.

I have a True Trac at the front and are very happy with it. Now the AUD has improved I am looking at buying something for the back.

So the question is should I fit a Detroit locker (unlocker) or another True Track? I mainly do beach driving and occasional bush driving but nothing extreme. The beach is mainly where I get bogged, and then not badly.

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**djam1** · 13th October 2009, 05:06 PM

I use a Detroit in a Salisbury and find it very good, you will need to upgrade the axles at the same time though.
If you dont and you break an axle you will risk breaking the Detroit.

**101 Ron** · 13th October 2009, 05:11 PM

I will second that.....detroit and axle up grade.

**Outlaw** · 13th October 2009, 05:22 PM

Yep go the detroit and Keith has some bloody good prices at the moment. Loving mine.

**justinc** · 13th October 2009, 05:51 PM

Certainly the Detroit locker, I bought a Sals from a 130 with maxi axles fitted, slotted in the detroit and away we go. Very happy with its performance, price and simplicity. Only concern I have is the inability to use odd diameter tyres on the rear in an emergency, but other than that would highly recommend them. I like 'set and forget'.

JC

**cartm58** · 13th October 2009, 08:13 PM

i have a 93 rangie and fitted tru tracs front and rear and think they are a great combination to have without having the disadvantage of a fully locked rear by fitting the Detroit Locker

**flagg** · 13th October 2009, 10:06 PM

Is there any disadvantage to fitting one to the front?

Also Outlaw who is 'Keith'?

**Benny_IIA** · 13th October 2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by flagg

Is there any disadvantage to fitting one to the front?

Also Outlaw who is 'Keith'?

http://www.rovertracks.com/products/

I think ?

**spudboy** · 13th October 2009, 10:54 PM

If you are not lifting wheels then I'd suggest the TrueTrac in the rear. No need to uprate your shafts, as it is driving through both shafts even when giving you differential action.

When you have a detroit, if you are not going straight ahead (i.e. with the diff locked) then you are putting all your power down through a single axle. i.e: As soon as it unlocks to allow you differential action you only have 1 axle transmitting the power.

If you are rock climbing and doing huge washouts and get a wheel in the air regularly, then the locker will be better.

For sand and mud, the True Trac will be brilliant. If you do get a wheel in the air, you can feather the brakes to transfer some drive to the wheel on the ground (using 2 feet on the pedals briefly).

TrueTracs are cheaper than Detroits too I believe, especially if you don't need to uprate your axles.

That's my thoughts anyway.
David

**spudboy** · 13th October 2009, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by flagg

Is there any disadvantage to fitting one to the front?

Also Outlaw who is 'Keith'?

This thread has some more details on buying from Keith: TrueTracs arrived from USA

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