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Old 09-28-2004 | 08:03 PM
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I think I'm gonna use m tranny core return charge for a new rearend, because this pegleg crap is useless. I am looking @ Powertrax mainly because of the ease of installation. Most say that it is a pretty easy "do it yourselfer" whereas some say to "take an Eaton to a gear shop."

So, tell me about it.... Any before/after numbers with it?
Old 10-01-2004 | 08:25 AM
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hated mine. it acted like a true locker more than anything
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Broke mine! Went with the Auburn Pro insted. Not to mention the Power Trax F'ed with my ABS system.
Old 10-01-2004 | 12:26 PM
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Broke mine! Went with the Auburn Pro insted. Not to mention the Power Trax F'ed with my ABS system.
mine too yo
Old 10-01-2004 | 01:00 PM
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I like mine and yes it easy to put in but it does lock in pretty easy. The one good thing is when you do go to the strip as soon as you take off you will have posi.
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So what are the disadvantages of it "acting like a locker all the time?"
My dad's 65 stang has a locker in it, and it performs and drives fine.
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gets annoying every time it trips the ABS out.
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gets annoying every time it trips the ABS out.
Yeah I know what your talking sometimes when I go down my hill it kicks the abs in and it does not want to stop good.
Old 10-01-2004 | 10:01 PM
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I recently installed one in my truck along with some 4.10's.

It is pretty much fully locked all the time. This means chirping tires and "wheelhop" making tight turns, such as a parking lot. At speed though it is fine. My ABS has the fuse out of it (long story) so I can't vouch for the ABS situation.

My suggestion: if its a daily driver that needs to be easy to drive, don't do Powertrax go with an Eaton.

On the other hand, if its not a daily driver or you really don't give a **** and think breaking stuff is cool (like me) then go for the Powertrax because for all out *****-to-the-wall you can't beat a locker!
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