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Old 01-12-2017, 09:18 AM
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Default Best differential trutrac vs locker

Im seeing to different types of differentials. Trutrac and the worm locker. Which is best for dd, and street racing/ strip? Truck finally paid for, finally time to have fun!!!
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I'd recommend Trutrac for DD/strip use. Lockers generally work better off road but can be annoying when cornering. Everything I researched before I bought mine said that a Trutrac is a do it and forget it mod.
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Neither. Get you an Eaton clutch type posi for best results.
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Neither. Get you an Eaton clutch type posi for best results.

Really?? I always thought the TruTrac was best without clutches..?
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Is there a reason why you thought this other than reading on here that some members use them?
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I have always been happy with the Eaton LSD. Very good performance, strength, and rebuildable. On my 2001 ECSB, I was talked into trying the TruTrac. It's okay, but the Eaton LSD is more predictable (does the same thing every time), and I like the Eaton better. I won't buy another TruTrac when this one wears out...
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Used one on my Lightning a few years ago. It wasn't noisy. I figured something without wearable parts would be the best


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Is there a reason why you thought this other than reading on here that some members use them?
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What about a locker? Is that not better?
Im on the verge of getting one of these soon so I am curious 2.
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I love Clutch type diffs....and please use mineral based lube not synthetic bullshit!

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love my eaton posi. been about 11 years and no issues



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