True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
11-23-2003, 05:40 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
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> On 23 Nov 2003 07:36 AM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
>
> > That said, you're better off with a locker in the front axle since
> > when in 2wd, you cannot tell it's there either. When I removed my
> > front Truetrac, I installed a front locker that I won at a 4x4 run and
> > really, no kidding, I can't tell it's there when I'm in 2wd. But when
> > I'm in 4wd, what a HUGE improvement over the Truetrac. It's the rear
> > axle where you can really tell when a locker is installed.
>
> Unless he has to deal with snow and ice, in which case he will be in for
> a bit of a shock when he engages 4wd on the road. No way would I want
> an automatic front locker here in Alaska.
True, neither would I in conditions like you have Del
Jerry
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> On 23 Nov 2003 07:36 AM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
>
> > That said, you're better off with a locker in the front axle since
> > when in 2wd, you cannot tell it's there either. When I removed my
> > front Truetrac, I installed a front locker that I won at a 4x4 run and
> > really, no kidding, I can't tell it's there when I'm in 2wd. But when
> > I'm in 4wd, what a HUGE improvement over the Truetrac. It's the rear
> > axle where you can really tell when a locker is installed.
>
> Unless he has to deal with snow and ice, in which case he will be in for
> a bit of a shock when he engages 4wd on the road. No way would I want
> an automatic front locker here in Alaska.
True, neither would I in conditions like you have Del
Jerry
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11-23-2003, 05:40 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
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> On 23 Nov 2003 07:36 AM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
>
> > That said, you're better off with a locker in the front axle since
> > when in 2wd, you cannot tell it's there either. When I removed my
> > front Truetrac, I installed a front locker that I won at a 4x4 run and
> > really, no kidding, I can't tell it's there when I'm in 2wd. But when
> > I'm in 4wd, what a HUGE improvement over the Truetrac. It's the rear
> > axle where you can really tell when a locker is installed.
>
> Unless he has to deal with snow and ice, in which case he will be in for
> a bit of a shock when he engages 4wd on the road. No way would I want
> an automatic front locker here in Alaska.
True, neither would I in conditions like you have Del
Jerry
--
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> On 23 Nov 2003 07:36 AM, Jerry Bransford posted the following:
>
> > That said, you're better off with a locker in the front axle since
> > when in 2wd, you cannot tell it's there either. When I removed my
> > front Truetrac, I installed a front locker that I won at a 4x4 run and
> > really, no kidding, I can't tell it's there when I'm in 2wd. But when
> > I'm in 4wd, what a HUGE improvement over the Truetrac. It's the rear
> > axle where you can really tell when a locker is installed.
>
> Unless he has to deal with snow and ice, in which case he will be in for
> a bit of a shock when he engages 4wd on the road. No way would I want
> an automatic front locker here in Alaska.
True, neither would I in conditions like you have Del
Jerry
--
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11-23-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
In article <bpphtm$maf@garcia.efn.org>, jeffo@efn.org (Jeff Olsen) writes:
>While researching an upcoming regearing project, I was told by the shop
>that my plan to put a True-Track gear driven LSD in the front axle was a
>bad idea, that it would have trouble on turns, etc. This is contrary to
>what I had heard up until then. Anyone used one and care to comment?
The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
have a True-Trac in my front D30.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
>While researching an upcoming regearing project, I was told by the shop
>that my plan to put a True-Track gear driven LSD in the front axle was a
>bad idea, that it would have trouble on turns, etc. This is contrary to
>what I had heard up until then. Anyone used one and care to comment?
The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
have a True-Trac in my front D30.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
In article <bpphtm$maf@garcia.efn.org>, jeffo@efn.org (Jeff Olsen) writes:
>While researching an upcoming regearing project, I was told by the shop
>that my plan to put a True-Track gear driven LSD in the front axle was a
>bad idea, that it would have trouble on turns, etc. This is contrary to
>what I had heard up until then. Anyone used one and care to comment?
The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
have a True-Trac in my front D30.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
>While researching an upcoming regearing project, I was told by the shop
>that my plan to put a True-Track gear driven LSD in the front axle was a
>bad idea, that it would have trouble on turns, etc. This is contrary to
>what I had heard up until then. Anyone used one and care to comment?
The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
have a True-Trac in my front D30.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 08:21 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
In article <bpphtm$maf@garcia.efn.org>, jeffo@efn.org (Jeff Olsen) writes:
>While researching an upcoming regearing project, I was told by the shop
>that my plan to put a True-Track gear driven LSD in the front axle was a
>bad idea, that it would have trouble on turns, etc. This is contrary to
>what I had heard up until then. Anyone used one and care to comment?
The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
have a True-Trac in my front D30.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
>While researching an upcoming regearing project, I was told by the shop
>that my plan to put a True-Track gear driven LSD in the front axle was a
>bad idea, that it would have trouble on turns, etc. This is contrary to
>what I had heard up until then. Anyone used one and care to comment?
The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
have a True-Trac in my front D30.
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 08:48 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
Hi Matt,
Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
Jeep's off set you'd see why.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
> have a True-Trac in my front D30.
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
Jeep's off set you'd see why.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
> have a True-Trac in my front D30.
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 08:48 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
Hi Matt,
Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
Jeep's off set you'd see why.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
> have a True-Trac in my front D30.
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
Jeep's off set you'd see why.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
> have a True-Trac in my front D30.
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 08:48 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
Hi Matt,
Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
Jeep's off set you'd see why.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
> have a True-Trac in my front D30.
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
Jeep's off set you'd see why.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> The shop is full of sh*t. If they don't believe me they can drive my TJ as I
> have a True-Trac in my front D30.
> * * *
> Matt Macchiarolo
> www.townpeddler.com
> www.wolverine4wd.org
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 09:19 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
In article <3FC16358.8F31FBD0@***.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@***.net> writes:
>Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
>your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
>Jeep's off set you'd see why.
OK, Bill, you lost me in your vicodin-induced stupor. What are you blabbering
about?
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
III <----------@***.net> writes:
>Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
>your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
>Jeep's off set you'd see why.
OK, Bill, you lost me in your vicodin-induced stupor. What are you blabbering
about?
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-23-2003, 09:19 PM
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Re: True-Track LSD in D30 (TJ) front axle?
In article <3FC16358.8F31FBD0@***.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@***.net> writes:
>Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
>your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
>Jeep's off set you'd see why.
OK, Bill, you lost me in your vicodin-induced stupor. What are you blabbering
about?
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
III <----------@***.net> writes:
>Because you have center point steering, like Chrysler's K Car. If
>your tires had to rotate in opposite directions to turn like a Real
>Jeep's off set you'd see why.
OK, Bill, you lost me in your vicodin-induced stupor. What are you blabbering
about?
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html