I know there were some bad reveiws when this system initially came out, I'm not talking about the "locker" system, but the No-slip system. Some of the initial problems I have read had to do with the material not being hard enough. But now that this unit has been in production for a while, whats the concensus on them now for those who have converted their peg leg TR into a posi rearend? I'm thinking about doing this to my truck which uses the same part# as the TR's do.
PowerTrax No-Slip traction system opinions
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That's where I saw it, then did some digging and searching and found quite a few older posts about people complaining about it not working correctly, and all the posts had to do with the harshness of the full locker system they sell. I've seen those guys on HP TV peddle some junk before, its whoever gives them advertising money and parts that they push. Also found quite a few posts from people with very good results over the past 2 years.
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Use the Eaton unit and be done w/ it.... We've gone thru several of the "Powertrax" units....Noisey and jerky. One complete failure..
Use the Eaton unit and be done w/ it.... We've gone thru several of the "Powertrax" units....Noisey and jerky. One complete failure..
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Do most have the clutch like disc's in them?
That was my first choice since its not much more than the Powertrax unit, the Powertrax got my attention because there are no disc's to wear out. I don't know a whole lot about the Eaton unit, or any other rear end assembly for that matter, or how it differs from a factory posi-unit if at all.Originally posted by Chuck Leeper
Use the Eaton unit and be done w/ it.... We've gone thru several of the "Powertrax" units....Noisey and jerky. One complete failure..
Do most have the clutch like disc's in them?
The most common ones you will find in oem applications will be clutch style (Eatons) and Cone styles (Auburns). The clutch style is always more durable and is very easily rebuildable.
The cone styles in most cases arent rebuildable for the simple fact that manufacturers wont sell you parts for them.
There are other types of differentials such as Detroit Lockers and Zexel-Torsen which utilize complex worm gear set ups.
Stick with plain simplicity and find an Eaton........factory or after market. You cant lose.
The cone styles in most cases arent rebuildable for the simple fact that manufacturers wont sell you parts for them.
There are other types of differentials such as Detroit Lockers and Zexel-Torsen which utilize complex worm gear set ups.
Stick with plain simplicity and find an Eaton........factory or after market. You cant lose.
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We put a "no-slip" in my son's 383" MCSS (with GN open rear axle) and LOVE IT! It was a very easy install, no noise at all, didn't have to worry about pulling the carrier or setting gear clearances.
The way it works is: putting a load on the carrier (accelerating) forces the thing to lock, which brings us to the only possible downside - you'd better not EVER try accelerating while making a turn on wet roads!
Originally posted by Chuck Leeper
Use the Eaton unit and be done w/ it.... We've gone thru several of the "Powertrax" units....Noisey and jerky. One complete failure..
We put a "no-slip" in my son's 383" MCSS (with GN open rear axle) and LOVE IT! It was a very easy install, no noise at all, didn't have to worry about pulling the carrier or setting gear clearances.
The way it works is: putting a load on the carrier (accelerating) forces the thing to lock, which brings us to the only possible downside - you'd better not EVER try accelerating while making a turn on wet roads!
