TrueTrac?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:44 pm

Im contemplating taking the powertrax out and getting me a TrueTrax for the rear. I only go offroad 2-3 times a year which is the only time the powertrax is really needed and even then I could probably make it if I was open since there are always liberty's there that are.

The road manners are just alittle annoying. Ive been spinning tires on dry blacktop which is not good news when pulling out then a car comes. Sometimes it will even lock up after a tire has started spinning which causes the entire Jeep to jump forward with a nice loud bang from the locker. Im just waiting for something to give.

Anyway, Ill probably be taking the locker out and going back to open till I can find something else with better road manners. I understand the TT will be alittle hard on the install, but I believe Ive got a friend that can do that for me to save the install $$.

How many people ave the TT and what are your views on it? Does it add more slack in the drivetrain like the powertrax locker does?

Where did you buy it? Ive only found one place online that had it and I had never heard of the place.

Thanks for any advice.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:12 pm

Here you go

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT5459T5589.aspx

http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=1473

http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/categories/chry/chry-825/products/product-5409.html

http://c-comp.com/product_info.php?cPath=72_93&products_id=238&osCsid=521fabb244c3d80a0bf5f8d9942d9395

http://www.rearendparts.com/product.php?productid=695&cat=123&page=1

These are just some of the places I have found by googling "TrueTrac 912A553".since the part# for the 8.25 TT is 912A553.Cheapest was 4WheelParts by far.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:51 pm

Thanks a bunch Tjkj.. I didnt even know the part#..

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:00 pm

Well you've got me sold... I was contemplating either a Locker or an LSD and with all the road manner issues you've had with the locker, I thiink I'll get the LSD

JNJ-Z · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:30 pm

hi jeep
i sent you a e-mail last night about some lift questions did you get it ??????

jnj-z

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:42 pm

JNJ-Z wrote:

hi jeep
i sent you a e-mail last night about some lift questions did you get it ????? jnj-z

yup.. I replied to it a couple hours ago.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:45 pm

BeepBeepJeepJeep wrote:

Well you've got me sold... I was contemplating either a Locker or an LSD and with all the road manner issues you've had with the locker, I thiink I'll get the LSD

Dont get me wrong, the locker works very good for what it is, but its just not for me. It cost about the same as a TT but the install is alittle more indepth with the TT..

The Powertrax works decent offroad, it will lock up no problem when a tire is lifted off the ground, but sometimes I couldnt get it to lock when it needed to in other situations. Idk.. im just sick of the road manners. If I took my jeep offroad every month or so it would have its place, but its place isnt in my Jeep..

the1jferg · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:31 pm

I CANT'T BELEVE MY EARS???? YOUR DOING WAT? :lol:

Jeepster, things I know for sure are:

Nothing beats tru-trac...None of that slack problem nor the poping and bangin.

Every vehicle should come stock with a tru-trac.

Just pull up a little on the e-brake and it will lock about as hard as a locker.

I thought if you go one wheel off the ground you would be hanging there too. Not true.

My open rear axle with one wheel off the ground will power only the wheel on the ground...My other one don't even turn. I do it a few times a week. The first time I did it, I was expecting to push it back to flat surface...Nope.

I would run a loc-right before I ran a noslip again. Like I said before, at least when it pops you ain't wondering if its broken the pins.

Good luck

I'm buying the 2008 Liberty as soon as I know for SURE it can be used with a detroit, Now eaton, tru-trac

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:06 pm

I am right behind you on getting rid of the PT on my wifes KJ. I think I will just run open until I can afford a selectable for it.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:12 pm

Front and rear TrueTrac's - They're great - no issues on the road and no problems while at Moab

(Now I do admit that I didn't try the hardest trails - but that's a driver limitation not the Jeep)

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:39 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

Front and rear TrueTrac's - They're great - no issues on the road and no problems while at Moab

(Now I do admit that I didn't try the hardest trails - but that's a driver limitation not the Jeep)

I second that...DTT all the way!

Jeger · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:45 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

ATXKJ wrote:

Front and rear TrueTrac's - They're great - no issues on the road and no problems while at Moab

(Now I do admit that I didn't try the hardest trails - but that's a driver limitation not the Jeep)

I second that...DTT all the way!

X3 I finally got to see one in action....very nice....

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:10 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

I am right behind you on getting rid of the PT on my wifes KJ. I think I will just run open until I can afford a selectable for it.

I'm all for the TT,but I'm with you JJ.If you can save for something like a ARB then go that route,but for the money the TT is hard to beat even being a LSD.Hopefully I can order my new ARB's soon

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KJ04 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:36 am

I've got over 16,000 miles on my Power Trax, and still, no poping or banging noises to report.

Has anyone one having noises and banging pulled theirs yet, to see if maybe the the 2 inner and outer springs, or any of the saddle have broken :?:

the1jferg · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:04 pm

If you don't have noise from your no-slip then all the componets in your axle are properly centered. Spider gears are very forgiving of the many variants.

Enjoy it while it last. :wink:

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:57 pm

Mine does fine on the highway, its when I get in a parking lot or in the city that it pops and carries on. The stock tires that are on it are sad when it comes to traction, so that may be an issue.

I can hardly take a turn in the rain without the Jeep sliding around.

wendell · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:24 pm

I had a power trax in the rear of my ranger for a week, replaced it with a true trac and never looked back or regreted it. The kj will get the true trac as well, it's a strong well built untit with awesome traction and it corners well on the street.

the1jferg · **Posted:** Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:33 pm

"never looked back "....

To see what pieces fell out of the rear-end :lol:

Video Guy · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:40 pm

Does anybody know the Truetrac part numbers for front and rear? Is the front LSD the same one for the 2001 Cherokee? For trail-readiness, I'm thinking of installing a TT in the front only until I save some cash for the rear axle. My reasoning: If you reduce the likelihood of ever losing front traction, you're less likely to suddenly gain traction and pop your pumpkin. Does that make sense to anyone else, or am I way out in left field?

Would the KJ handle weird with an open rear dif and LSD up front?

T.J.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:17 pm

Reider Racing has the best prices on them usually...the front might not be listed so it is better to call

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