So I have a 1997 2nd gen 4x4 (9.25). Has anyone done a powertrax locker? any video on the install? It seems pretty straight forward, done detroit lockers before, but its always good to ask your opinions.. Cheers

 

The main complaints I hear about them is tire chirps on low-speed tight turns, and noise when they engage/disengage.... Aside from that, 2 year 100K warranty...... and folks like what they do... just not necessarily how they do it. Should be a simple install as well, with just basic hand tools. Assuming, of course, that you don't already have an LSD in there.

 

haven't done LSD in years..

 

There was option of an LSD from the factory....

 

I believe I have it, gotta go check the tag..

 

Still have to put mine in. When you order, they make a 9.25 PowerTrax for a limited slip and open carrier. I've had a couple of them in various 4x4's. I wouldn't go past 35's with them and they do chirp around corners. When I go around corners my stock limited slip will chirp the tires some times. Corners that I'm talking about is like when you're at a stop sign and turning the 90 degree corner. Read the instructions and ensure the meshing gears are lined up. I broke the tab off one, it was either buy a new locker or order the part. I ordered the part.

 

I have an LSD, so now I'm thinking putting a power trax up front.. so many decisions lol

 

Don't really want a locker up front.... Unless mud is your thing...... Tends to make handling kinda exciting.....

 

I live in the mountains, so snow, mud and sand.. trucks not my daily driver.

 

I would be more tempted to go with something like a thorsen style limited slip. Doesn't physically lock them together, but, limits speed difference between axles..... (probably not explaining that right.....)