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Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? #1473863
07/25/13 03:55 AM 07/25/13 03:55 AM
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of the two what are the pros and cons to each?

I have owned the SG units, but the Powertrax sound like a nice piece with what seems to be more of a true ratcheting lock feature.

Prices are similar between the two.

The other option is always full spool, but there is so much "do it", "dont do it", discussion for a street driven vehicle that I cant come to a good conclusion on using a spool.

Vehicle would be a 92 Dakota ex cab, shortbox, 5.2, auto with OD, and 3.73 gear in a B-body 8-3/4

No towing, no heavy hauling (the Dakota isn't made for hauling much) I do have up to 200lbs in the bed at given times with my tool box (constant weight of about 80lbs) my spare tire (around 40lbs) and occasionally the wheelchair (another 80lbs)

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473864
07/25/13 04:09 AM 07/25/13 04:09 AM
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Iv only seen a GM Power Trax unit.. It appeared to be smaller in diameter than a normal Posi unit. I think Id rather have the larger factory unit. JMO... I can tell you that my 741 SG in my shorty will kick sideways on wet or snowy roads. On dry roads it launches perfectly straight.

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1473865
07/25/13 05:10 AM 07/25/13 05:10 AM
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ScratchnFOtraction has some valuable insight on this topic. He may chime in soon.
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: Kern Dog] #1473866
07/25/13 06:16 AM 07/25/13 06:16 AM
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I have a powertrax locker and the what I dislike most is the noise.
Its next to impossible to turn a corner without the loud clack-clack-clack noise.
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: MPerry] #1473867
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I have a powertrax locker and the what I dislike most is the noise.
Its next to impossible to turn a corner without the loud clack-clack-clack noise.



Is it like the Detroit Locker click? I sort of like that sound for some reason.

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473868
07/25/13 02:11 PM 07/25/13 02:11 PM
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Lock Rites are noisier than Detroit Lockers. They also have 1/4" of internal lash, which is really annoying when you get on and off the throttle.

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: DoctorDiff] #1473869
07/25/13 06:06 PM 07/25/13 06:06 PM
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sounds like it breaks something everytime you nail it hard and it locks.

but it does work well offroad

Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1473870
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I had one in my Duster360/904/3.91 gears. Pulled many a holeshot and never broke it and never felt any excess lash. Yes you do have the clacking noise on 90 degree turns but it also helps to run a heavy gear oil too. They aren't for everybody for sure.

1970 FE5 Duster 360/904/3.91's SOLD 1973 TB3 SpaceDuster 340/4spd/4.10's SOLD Moparless for now but when the opportunity is right I'll have another one.
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1473871
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clutch with one extra clutch
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: scratchnfotraction] #1473872
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I got chased down 2 different times at the track because they thought something was wrong with my rearend while leaving tech.
I had to show them the lockrite manual.

Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: MPerry] #1473873
07/25/13 10:33 PM 07/25/13 10:33 PM
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Or just buy the cone one on craigslist for $100,he said it was a clutch so I went to go get it

who is that guy?
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: Brian_wo] #1473874
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I've got the clutch type behind a 496. The car is set up for handling and the rear works great. I know the re-pops aren't always available but I got a good one.
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: Brian_wo] #1473875
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Or just buy the cone one on craigslist for $100,he said it was a clutch so I went to go get it



Im going to have to hunt that one down.

I can use a cone, im not putting massive power down.

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473876
07/26/13 01:13 AM 07/26/13 01:13 AM
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Just sent you his phone number

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473877
07/26/13 01:49 AM 07/26/13 01:49 AM
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Quote:

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Or just buy the cone one on craigslist for $100,he said it was a clutch so I went to go get it



Im going to have to hunt that one down.

I can use a cone, im not putting massive power down.



If its used its mostlikely worn out.. Personally Id never buy a used "cone" unit..

I am truckless..
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1473878
07/26/13 09:53 AM 07/26/13 09:53 AM
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Thats because you dont know the trick to rebuilding them :-()
I put my last one on a brake lathe and cleaned it up.


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Or just buy the cone one on craigslist for $100,he said it was a clutch so I went to go get it



Im going to have to hunt that one down.

I can use a cone, im not putting massive power down.



If its used its mostlikely worn out.. Personally Id never buy a used "cone" unit..


who is that guy?
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: Brian_wo] #1473879
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Thats because you dont know the trick to rebuilding them :-()
I put my last one on a brake lathe and cleaned it up.


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Or just buy the cone one on craigslist for $100,he said it was a clutch so I went to go get it



Im going to have to hunt that one down.

I can use a cone, im not putting massive power down.



If its used its mostlikely worn out.. Personally Id never buy a used "cone" unit..





Yep, I remember the tech article from Mopar Muscle I think it was

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473880
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I got a message back from the guy. He said he sold it last night... Bummer.

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Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473881
07/26/13 09:22 PM 07/26/13 09:22 PM
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If you were closer Id make you a good deal on my 741/3.91s so that I could go to a D60..

I am truckless..
Re: Powertrax Lock-Right Locker or clutch style Suregrip? [Re: hp383] #1473882
07/27/13 01:45 AM 07/27/13 01:45 AM
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Well I know of a 3.91 741 case clutch type buts its missing the pin in the middle for axle adjustment for $250,I was going to buy it but I just found another clutch type cheaper and the 4.30 clutch in my RR is coming out when the Dana goes in.

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