So I have decided after this last go around with my tranny, I am going with 4:56's in my Ram. Will be shoving my 5'' Skyjacker under it soon with 35's.

No what do you guys think for running in the rearend? Detroit Locker or Detroit True Trac?? I have read HOURS of threads on here and on Dodgeforum and still don't really know. Truck will be my DD/weekend warrior. Will see mostly mud, and maybe some light trails.

I drive my truck more in Winter, so it will see enough snow, and bad weather driving. My truck currently has a factory Trac-Lok, and I ain't going to lie I like it alot! That little bit of extra traction is awesome. I have gotten use to driving with a LSD and its fun lol. I do use the truck to pull a 16' trailer with my Brother's 55' in summer 2-3 times. We use my truck incase something needs to get trailered back home. I plan on getting a trailer for my sled to take it up north next winter.

My bad driving habits... well I take off from stop signs pretty fast, and like to speed up around corners... from what I have read locker's love that.

Now here is my issue with LSD's:
I have read alot of bad stuff about Auburn's LSD. Now I know they re-did the design, so maybe they are better now I don't know. I don't know for certain if True Trac's are rated for 35''+ tires. I have seen guys from other forums link to youtube videos with their Ram's running True Trac's and 35's. So do I just forget the whole LSD thing and go for a locker?? My Trac-Lok has done well with my 33'x12.5's so I don't know maybe a True Trac would be ok, any thoughts? I have heard that the True Trac design is far-better then the Auburn which is why I decided on that. Auburn says their LSD is rated for 35'' tires, but I've seen enough cases of guys running 35's and blowing the LSD to pieces.

Now here is my thoughts on Locker's:
Well my Dad has a locked rearend in his 72' Blazer, and that thing goes through anything! That is our plow truck and that thing is a beast in snow. Hard to stop it, stopping it is kind of an interesting story lol. I have read numerous times from off-roader's that lockers are very street friendly... and I believe them. Just not sure if that is a bit overkill for what I do.

Any thoughts, suggestions, or input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

There is no kill like over-kill.

For traction, there is nothing better than the locker. You might have to alter your driving habits some, but, if you liked the LSD, you will learn to LOVE the locker.

 

I have limited slip in the rear but am going to switch it out for a detroit locker . The problem I have is traction up front . I would really like to have a locker up front but it would need to be selectable , Ox would be my preference , and there is always ARB but both are a lot of coin . I say go with a Detroit locker in the rear .

 

I dunno, half the posts I read from guys who claim to have true lockers say they are very streetable, and about half say they are not streetable at all.

Maybe they are better now, but I had a locker in the rear of a Ford diesel I had about 16 years ago and it wasn't very streetable and much worse when towing. I was also replacing wheel bearings way too often and am inclined to believe it was a result of the locker.

If I was going for anything more than a LSD in a truck that is any semblance of a DD, it'd be a selectable...

 

I personally wouldn't do a locker unless I could turn it on/off like an air or electric locker. Since no none makes that for the chrysler 9.25, then i'll stay with my limited slip. There is a guy in my neighborhood that has a nice trail jeep. I can here him coming by the house everyday because as soon as he turns any corner, I here his tires chirping. He's either got a full time locker, or it is spooled. Either way, I would hardly call that streetable, escpecially if the streets have ice on them.

 

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Come on guy's keep it coming!

 

I have the factory LSD and if I were to continue off roading, or someday change out my gears, I would want to put in my locker. I have a "lunchbox" style one ready to go which is good for up to 35 inch tires.
There is a certain driving technique to lockers because they are not as forgiving as a LSD. The "speeding around corners" will require some adjustments. Lockers are not for drifting and you will find wet or slick surfaces aren't as much "fun" as they once were. Lockers are for straight or semi straight line traction in situations where the break over torque of a LSD will leave you with one wheel *****.

For the driving you currently do...>gasp< you don't need a locker. But if you were to "up the ante' " on your off roading, you might like to have one. You're kinda in the gray zone.

In summary, if you end up with a locker, you'll have to trade some of the things you used to do with a LSD on the street for some things you can't or shouldn't do now while offroading.
I cannot be held responsible for any carnage that may occur to sheet metal or other parts of your truck.

 

Will the True-Trac hold up to 35'' tires?? That's where it seems information varies.

 

I thought I read 34" was the max recommended.

 

Looks worse then I thought. This is right out of the Truetrac owners manual that you can get from the Eaton website:
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Produc...troitTruetrac/

Tractech Engineering approval for use of TrueTrac differentials in various vehicles is established with the understanding that the vehicle will be operated with approved factory engine and driveline components, as specified for that vehicle by the vehicle/axle manufacturer. Any increase in the size of the vehicle's engine, tires (over 32" diameter), weight, etc. may void the Tractech Limited Warranty...