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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Default Detroit Truetrac Vs Valuetrac

Just like the title says, whats the difference between the 2 and is the $100 cheaper Valuetrac worth the penny saved???


GM 8.5 CHEVY 10 BOLT DETROIT TRUETRAC 8.6 POSI DIFFERENTIAL 913A481

GM 8.5" CHEVY 10 BOLT 8.6" USA STANDARD GEAR VALUETRAC POSI DIFFERENTIAL
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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They are the same thing but made by different people. I got my valuetrac from rons and it has a 1 year warranty. Gonna install it soon. Call ron and have him explain the diff.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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They're definitely not the same thing just by looking at them. Same concept maybe but not the same exact part.

I have the value trac in my truck and it works great.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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valutrac here too. no probs
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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i heard the valuetrac is the detroit truetrac, the valuetrac company bought the truetracs that didnt pass inspection for very minor reasons/flaws. kinda like some tire companys do..kelly tire is the off brand that buys tires that dont pass quality inspection from the bigger companys
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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i have a detroit and love mine. its quiet and engages smooth. but i bet side by side they would perform the same.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Truetrac here love it
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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True trac and love it. Engages and disengage so smooth
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2doorfury
i heard the valuetrac is the detroit truetrac, the valuetrac company bought the truetracs that didnt pass inspection for very minor reasons/flaws. kinda like some tire companys do..kelly tire is the off brand that buys tires that dont pass quality inspection from the bigger companys
They are made by different companies, but its the same design. This is what Ron said.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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i have a valuetrac and ive never had problems with it.
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