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With the Trutrack front do you still find yourself having to run one hub locked and one unlocked to keep it from ”pushing” in 4wd?
I did some research on the Trutrack, looks like a really sweet unit.
Edit: I'm off course talking about in dirt and moderate traction conditions.
In the rock and hard dirt you just lock the short side hub and it's still better than stock. I like knowing that my right front will be receiving power regardless of traction or not.
Stock you always know that power will go to the wheel that has lost traction.
I've broken a ton of parts, but...
Man I'm jelous, I'd love to get an E locker or air locker. Not having to jump out and unlock/relock hubs would be sweet! I can't justify it on something less than a Dana 60 for a full width.
The gears and carrier are not the best thing to weld on, but in my off-roading experience I've never...
It's a 10 bolt carrier, really nothing special about it... Even if it fails then the parts are easily replaced.
Your photo looks like a spool, which really isn't better or worse than welded. [based on my limited experience and knowledge]
Lastly, I'm planning an axle swap on this truck...
Welded the front diff
Thursday I Attacked the front diff of my M1009 with my welder.
Many many people have never tried a welded front and tell me how bad it is. With manual locking hubs I feel a welded diff is a fantastic solution!
Spent the weekend in the mountains playing with snow and...
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