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PowerTrax Lock Right Diff's?

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PowerTrax Lock Right Diff's?

Post by steelo1 »

Antone have these in the rear diff?
What are they like?
I've found one for sale at a good price (1/2) for my particular X, I don't won't a poll on which is better, just want to know what they're like if in the rear diff & how easy for a DIY job?
Pro's & Con's that's all
Thanks. :D
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Post by Evski »

Should be fine in a heavy vehicle like an Explorer especially if its an auto. Would recomend doing a search though as this topic has been done to death. I have one in the front of my HiLux and love it and a mate has one in the rear of his HiLux with no complaints. You just have to change your driving style to suit which isnt saying they are crap, just different.
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Post by Tailspin »

Go for it Steelo, for the price your paying you can't go wrong. You'll love it. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Post by 904Runa »

They're not great in shopping centre car parks where tight slow turns are required, or on roundabouts in traffic etc. Expect faster tyre wear as well.

On road at speeds about 30-40 kms and above, the corners are sufficiently wide to mean driving with a locked diff isn't really noticeable.

A lot of people don't realise that autolockers lock your diff straightaway and only unlock when required.

But offroad you will love it, on road the wife will hate it.
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Post by steelo1 »

Thanks guys, all I have to consider now is if I can DIY
http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/lrinstallation.html
this seems to make it sound easy but............
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