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Re: Looking at Lockers
« on: Dec 23, 2005, 01:48:22 PM »
For the front I would consider a Detroit True Trac. From what people tell me you don't even know it's there when your steering. The only bad thing is if you have a tire off the ground you have to step slightly on the brake to keep it from spinning. They work great as long as both tires are on the ground.

I am currently running a Truetrac in the front and it does cause the truck to "pull/track" differently in 4wd, but it works fairly well offroad.  I am upgrading to an Aussie in the front (with 30-spline Longfield Birfields and inner axles) because it is difficult to powerbrake in a 5-speed that lacks extra power.  Also, limited slips are no comparison to a full locker.

If you have stock birfields, the Truetrac is a great way to go because it is much less likely that you will break things.  If money isn't an issue, E-Locker or ARB are the ultimate.
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

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