Al's a-arm or DTT

suero · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 2:14 pm

Hey guys I have OME Hd's and Ranchos struts, haven't install them yet. My question is do I need al's a-arms or not?
If not I would like to buy a DTT for the rear.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 2:30 pm

I ran for 70,000 plus miles with OME HDs and no problems, check the arms first to make sure though. I lifted mine when it had less than 40,000 on it so??? My original arms are still good and tight just got a deal and replaced them

ken · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 2:31 pm

Idon't think they're necessary but, They will give you more clearance between spring and control arm and correct the ball joint angle a little too.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 2:40 pm

go for DTT.. i still have stock arm's and i'm pretty high lift wise.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 2:45 pm

2006 KJ wrote:

go for DTT.. i still have stock arm's and i'm pretty high lift wise.

pretty high ...on what??? :lol:

You been sneaking over to Ohio for some good stuff or what

Guest · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 4:15 pm

Don't bother with a DTT, just skip right to a locker. Why would you even bother wtih a limited slip when you can have a locker for the same price?

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 4:41 pm

tommudd wrote:

2006 KJ wrote:

go for DTT.. i still have stock arm's and i'm pretty high lift wise.

pretty high ...on what??? :lol:

You been sneaking over to Ohio for some good stuff or what

'pretty high' on 35's!!! :lol:

bah hahahahahaha that should lite people up :twisted:

.. really need to get to one of those Ohio gatherings though seems like a good crowd.

i agree TBJ... go right for the locker. it's not as bad as people make it out to be for onroad use.. mine's my daily driver and it doesnt bug me at all. you know it's back there but it's not un-driveable by any means.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 5:14 pm

DTT or a DL!!

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 5:41 pm

I'd go with the one that has the least chance of failing and causing severe injury or death.

suero · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 6:54 pm

whats the difference between Limited Slip and Locker.

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 7:33 pm

suero wrote:

whats the difference between Limited Slip and Locker.

Oh brother. There must be four hundred six thousand seven hundred twenty three threads on this question......

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 7:48 pm

suero wrote:

whats the difference between Limited Slip and Locker.

the DL will make both wheels spin at the same time all the time. The DTT will pretty much do the same thing but it is more likely to let the wheels spin at different speeds. It also depends on what driving you do IMHO, if you do a lot of city driving or your wife/ gf drive it a lot then the DTT would probably be better, but if you go off road a lot or your the only one that drives it and dont mind changing your driving style a little bit then go with the DL.

I have the DL and I love it but you can feel it lock and unlock and I try not to make really sharp turns on pavement anymore as it will lock the rear end up and your tires will squeal.

suero · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 7:51 pm

what if I want the two tires to work all the time, even in pavement.

suero · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 7:55 pm

Never mind I got it. I was writing when you post that one.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 7:57 pm

They are both a great choice, I love the DL but I do miss the rear being open, its a lot harder to turn and floor the gas on corners with the locker in it. But I do mostly city driving and the DL doesnt really bother me that much at all.

Kugellager · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 9:33 pm

Or get ARB's and have it ride just like it does when off and total traction when on. No "might be locked" or not "fully locked" issues.

Costs more though...I personally like the control I have...Can lock both, none, front only or rear only as I choose.

John
];')

suero · **Posted:** Thu May 14, 2009 10:11 pm

I know john but dont have the $$$$$ for ARB's now.

suero · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 1:45 pm

hey guys where can I buy the DTT, The one I need is Dana 30-27 SPL 3.73 & up. Right? or am I wrong.
Theres one at National Drivetrain for $ 427.40
Thanks.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 1:57 pm

suero wrote:

hey guys where can I buy the DTT, The one I need is Dana 30-27 SPL 3.73 & up. Right? or am I wrong.
Theres one at National Drivetrain for $ 427.40
Thanks.

I thought you said originally you wanted one for the rear?

If so we have 8.25 with 29 spline in the rear
Dana 30A up front

suero · **Posted:** Fri May 15, 2009 2:08 pm

thats right tom I want the one for the rear. where can I look for the 8.25, 29 spline? :wink:

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