truetrack vs selectable locker

[RememberTheFallen]

Originally Posted by mk216v

Tell us more...why no mechanical (ie helical/gear LSD) in front?

The biggest problem with a full mechanical locker (or tight limited slip) in the front is that the vehicle will pull forward when turning which makes tight turns very hard to do and puts a lot of strain the on drivetrain. The inside front tire really needs to be able to go slower than the outside tire to turn. Switchbacks would be a PITA.

[arctictraveller]

Originally Posted by arctictraveller

Another data point: I've only got about 100 miles on my new Trutrac, but I've discovered that it chatters on hard turns, enough to rattle loose stuff.

Update: I talked to Eaton customer service today and explained my issue. The tech's first question was What kind of oil are you running? I said the builder filled it with 80/140 semi synthetic. He said "that's your problem, switch to a petroleum based GL5 oil and you will be fine. I asked about waiting until the 500 mile oil change and he said I could be doing damage and causing galling.
I'm really not impressed with Randy's ring and pinion................again.

[Trevor]

I'm happy with my front and rear trutracs. I've been able to run trails with my jeep club using them. If I'm going to climb something where I know the van will lift a wheel, I'll give it a little left-foot braking to bind 'em up a little and up it goes. It works well for me.

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by arctictraveller

Update: I talked to Eaton customer service today and explained my issue. The tech's first question was What kind of oil are you running? I said the builder filled it with 80/140 semi synthetic. He said "that's your problem, switch to a petroleum based GL5 oil and you will be fine. I asked about waiting until the 500 mile oil change and he said I could be doing damage and causing galling.
I'm really not impressed with Randy's ring and pinion................again.

Yikes! How can they not know this? That's all they do is gear work.

[Itchy feet]

Originally Posted by Trevor

I'm happy with my front and rear trutracs. I've been able to run trails with my jeep club using them. If I'm going to climb something where I know the van will lift a wheel, I'll give it a little left-foot braking to bind 'em up a little and up it goes. It works well for me.

Has the situation arouse when you needed the selectable?