09SMOKINHEMI
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selling some stock, so i will have some funds soon to purchase my LSD. what are your thoughts on the 2? shoot away
Auburn vs Detroit Tru-Trac
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Auburn - strong unit, never heard of one blowing up.
Tru-Trac - meh unit, known a few Jeep types to destroy the units.
I think in a street truck, even with a big bad hemi, either would do just fine, but I'd personally shoot for the Auburn if the funds are available.
Tru-Trac - meh unit, known a few Jeep types to destroy the units.
I think in a street truck, even with a big bad hemi, either would do just fine, but I'd personally shoot for the Auburn if the funds are available.
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cool... yes Tru-Trac is a little more expensive but not by much. i forgot i have to save up for the differential cover i want also, haha. i want to do it all at once
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The Trutrac is more performance oriented for racing. The Auburn is a little quieter and better suited for the guys going offroad, but when it comes to track performance, I would rather have the Trutrac.
The Auburn uses clutches like the stock unit, so these can and will wear down over time. The TruTrac uses a work gear, so there are no clutches and no maintenance.
You cant go wrong with either of these units though. I know of very few failures with these, and most came from guys that were hitting their trucks with a lot of nitrous off the line.
The Auburn uses clutches like the stock unit, so these can and will wear down over time. The TruTrac uses a work gear, so there are no clutches and no maintenance.
You cant go wrong with either of these units though. I know of very few failures with these, and most came from guys that were hitting their trucks with a lot of nitrous off the line.
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what all do you mean by "no maintenance"?
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ok yeah that's what i wasn't sure about
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so does this hinder daily driving any? i put a lot of highway miles to work everyday which is why i ask
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I think it was more in regards to there are no clutches to wear out in the unit.
A factory unit as well as an Auburn has clutches that over time can wear out and need replacing.
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Nope! You should see zero changes other than when taking very very sharp turns you might notice a touch of wheel slip. But even at that, I really doubt it.
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Correct. Here is a link to Eaton's website with a little more info on the DTT...
Performance Products | Detroit Truetrac Differential
Performance Products | Detroit Truetrac Differential
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that's a good link.... i wish there was a video like that for all of my truck questions, lol.
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