Needing to get a lsd, ?
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Needing to get a lsd, ?
OK guys, I was considering a yukon duragrip, but I have seen alot of advice to get the Detroit trutrac.
Is there any cons to the trutrac? I understand the duragrip has clutches, and the trutrac has gears. Is there pros/cons between the 2 different types of LSD designs?
Is there any cons to the trutrac? I understand the duragrip has clutches, and the trutrac has gears. Is there pros/cons between the 2 different types of LSD designs?
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The plus with the trutrac is that it uses a worm gear and won't (theoretically) wear out over time. The only real downsides is that it takes a little longer to engage (but this is really an issue for "track guys" who look to lock up as fast as possible). Used to be the DTT was only recommended by Detroit for tire sizes UNDER 33" but since Eaton bought them out they've lightened up on that recommendation.
Another viable option is the Auburn Gear LSD, but like the Yukon it uses clutch packs - which have a rated life of 100,000 miles before needing replacement or a rebuild. That said, I had an Auburn in my 2nd Gen Ram and at 68k when I traded it in, the Auburn still locked up as good as the day I put it in...
Another viable option is the Auburn Gear LSD, but like the Yukon it uses clutch packs - which have a rated life of 100,000 miles before needing replacement or a rebuild. That said, I had an Auburn in my 2nd Gen Ram and at 68k when I traded it in, the Auburn still locked up as good as the day I put it in...
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Triton225 Each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Clutch style like the Aurburn and the Yukon, feed in power in off road conditions, a little better than the biased gear type LSD'd like the DTT.
However with the DTT gear types, a dab on the foot brake or a slight application of the e-brake, tricks the LSD into delivering power to both wheels.
Clutch style LSD's do wear out over time......considerable time that is. Also they need a friction modifier to be added to the diff fluid every time the oil is changed out.
Gear style LSD's do not usually wear and need no modifier added.
I have a DTT and can tell you that power delivery is seamless and the whole rear end is stronger for having it installed, over the stock LSD I can tell you. Don't know about the Yukon but, the DTT is a little more expensive than the Aurburn,
The Clutch style LSD's have more moving parts in them than the Biased gear types, but I don't know the failure rates of both types. I personally go with the old saying, the less moving parts the less inclined to failure.
Hope all this helps?
Al.
Clutch style like the Aurburn and the Yukon, feed in power in off road conditions, a little better than the biased gear type LSD'd like the DTT.
However with the DTT gear types, a dab on the foot brake or a slight application of the e-brake, tricks the LSD into delivering power to both wheels.
Clutch style LSD's do wear out over time......considerable time that is. Also they need a friction modifier to be added to the diff fluid every time the oil is changed out.
Gear style LSD's do not usually wear and need no modifier added.
I have a DTT and can tell you that power delivery is seamless and the whole rear end is stronger for having it installed, over the stock LSD I can tell you. Don't know about the Yukon but, the DTT is a little more expensive than the Aurburn,
The Clutch style LSD's have more moving parts in them than the Biased gear types, but I don't know the failure rates of both types. I personally go with the old saying, the less moving parts the less inclined to failure.
Hope all this helps?
Al.