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Anyone else running truetracs or detroits? Looking at the prices quoted previously on here; how come detroits are dearer than the truetrac (lsd)... been quoted today 1100 for a truetrac straight supply from OL.
A. What type You have? Full Detroit rear & Detroit trutrack Front 96 D1
B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed) Fairly Straight forward, remove diff Centre, Assemble with new detroit Hemisphere, Set back-lash and tolerence (may need help from experienced person) Refit Re-fill with standard oil and never touch again except for standard diff maintance !
C. Inital impression? Very impressed with both : full detroit rear, no noise, can not tell its there at all when on the black stuff. Front Trutrack : Amazed at how good this is : Worm Drive LSD Style locker, Downfall : Only about 80% Lock : Advantage : Drivability On and Off road, feels beter on the blackstuff than before it went in, Off Road I have full steering and feel ALL THE TIME ! and not fighting the wheel when climbing like with full lockers in the front, and find with a slight amount of brakeing when traction is lost it engage's and works extremely well........... Other advantage : Much nicer on your drive train, having some give your axel's and CV's will last MUCH MUCH longer ................. for an everyday user coupled with a good set of tyres this locker would be a great system for both front and rear diffs !D.
Test of time results? No external failure points, very rare for internal failure would expect normal diff life span. No user error, maximum traction always applied to the ground.
E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? Would recomend H/Duty CV's and Axels with any full locker regardless of brand (other than trutrack)
F. And most importantly....how much did it cost? Between $1000 and $1600 unfitted ea Fitting about $500 for both diffs
A. What type You have? Rear Maxi drive with Diff housing laminated on D1.
B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed)
Had it installed by ATV Automotive.
C. Inital impression? Excellent. works every time.
D. Test of time results? Very realiable.
E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? None
F. how much did it cost? about $3300 from memory but that included the Diff housing being laminated which was app $880.
I hope thats short enough Larns;) but definately they are sweet:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Larns
I've ordered mine TT and DL from DTS in the states. They use trackable sea freight and cost me about $700ish each landed. Make sure you order and have them shipped seperate or you'll be slugged duty and gst.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outlaw
Cheers,
Pete
No lockers fitted to mine, I just learnt how to drive properly... :p
:angel:
M
Just had a rear locker installed in october:
A. What type You have? ARB Rear (with tyre compressor) & Maxi axle
B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed) N/A
C. Inital impression? great install and used it last week in High Country and very happy with the result and even a little surprised.
D. Test of time results? used once, so far
E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? replaced the rear donut with a uni.
F. And most importantly....how much did it cost?
installed rear locker, tyre compressor, maxi axle and uni replaced $2900.
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Originally Posted by Jezzaol
Didn't you break an axle at MGG?
Yes, but a small tractor track was trying to recover me by applying EXTREME shock load in jerks ! and from the other side I had a log bigger than half the circumfrence of my 35" tyre, the marshals wanted me to be clear of the obstical and urged me to drive assist the recovery, I stuck the right foot in at that same time a huge shock load was applied and broke my front CV !, THEN THEY BROUGHT OVER THE BIG TRACTOR AND RECOVERED ME !I am sure under those circumstances a unlocked diff would have broke aswell !Quote:
Originally Posted by Merv
A. What type You have?
Maxi-Drive rear Locker
B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed)
Installed by Bruce Davis Preformance Landies
C. Inital impression?
Fantastic works well
D. Test of time results?
Installed about 2 years ago. Has always worked well.
E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker?
None kit comes with axles
F. And most importantly....how much did it cost?
$3,700 for the locker kit and fitting, way too much for fitting.
Would like to get a front Maxidrive, if the install was a bit cheaper.
Baz.