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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Does anyone run these?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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I havent used this brand, but they sound good from the description. And Summit doesnt normally sell junk. I have never had an issue with quality from Summit. You can always research the company or contact Summits tech assist for further info. Are you planning a gear swap also?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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I just did a little research out of curiosity. These units are made by Richmond gear. I would bet on them being high quality units.

http://www.powertrax.com/
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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I don't see any for an 05 Hemi though.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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I remember reading on another forum someone had bad problems with the Powertrax's on a 2wd Hemi. Can't remember who, or on what forum, but I remember they kept "locking up" on him driving on the open road and almost caused him an accident. Had a 2nd set warranteed in, and had the same problem.
When I get a chance, I'll do some searching and find out who/where it was...
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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https://dodgeforum.com/m_1239634/tm.htm

Nobody should buy these, it appears they suck real bad.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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The auburn and the detroit truetrac seem to be the lsd's of choice. From what I understand, you might get a little more durability out of the truetrac, but it is also more expensive. Also, if I remember correctly, one is a bit more harsh and the other is more forgiving. They are also different designs (auburn is clutch packs?). As you can tell I'm basing this off of memory, so research them both and you should find one you like.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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i would get a detroit trutrac..i have adetroit locker in my wrangler but for the rear an LSD would be better.. just my .02

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT263613.aspx
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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I just did a little research out of curiosity. These units are made by Richmond gear. I would bet on them being high quality units.

http://www.powertrax.com/
Of corse, I could be wrong! The Auburn unit is pretty cheap, it would be a good buy.

http://moesperformance.com/index.php...88b2980fb6510e
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: Horseapples

I just did a little research out of curiosity. These units are made by Richmond gear. I would bet on them being high quality units.

http://www.powertrax.com/
Of corse, I could be wrong! The Auburn unit is pretty cheap, it would be a good buy.

http://moesperformance.com/index.php...88b2980fb6510e
http://moesperformance.com/index.php...88b2980fb6510e

would this work with my 4.56 gears. And how in depth of an Install would this be?
 
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