Truetrac vs Detroit

[fordguy]

Been doing some reading, preparing to buy a diff for the rear end. I basically want to be able to go to OCBR and do mild trails. Would like to drive there, about 250 miles. I guess it comes down to whether or not i can live with the manners of the detroit? I know the truetrac will be well mannered on the street but will be able to handle mild trails. i will be running 33s with 2.5 suspension and 1 inch body and 4.88s. explorer efi and 4r70w. Other options?

 

[Prizefighter]

I love my TrueTrac. It locks both tires up like a locker and drives great on the street. I ran trails all weekend long with no slipping in the rear from it with 36" tires.

 

[SHX669]

I've got the TruTrac in both Broncos and are quite happy with the way they perform.

 

[Slednut10]

Just upgraded both axles with truetracs and ran lots of blue trails at Rausch Creek during the MEB Roundup. I went places in two wheel drive that I struggled through in 4 wheel during last years event. I'm sold!

 

[okie4570]

Have a Detroit in the rear. I've heard it make the "pop" one time in 4 years, other wise I don't know it's there. I'm open in the the front, no problems at OCBR on the 1-3 trails, you'll have a great time!

 

[sykanr0ng]

The trouble with TrueTracs is when you get a wheel/tire up in the air they don't lock up.

If you are getting a wheel in front and a wheel in back off the ground at the same time you are not on a mild trail.

 

[fordguy]

Thanks Guys. 1-3 trails is where i would like to be with all four wheels on the ground hopefully. I already have a truetrac for the dana, that i have never ran.

 

[fordguy]

Have a Detroit in the rear. I've heard it make the "pop" one time in 4 years, other wise I don't know it's there. I'm open in the the front, no problems at OCBR on the 1-3 trails, you'll have a great time!

okie, i had a locker in z71, the noise doesn't bother me, was more worried about the low speed handling that has been discussed on here. i need to come this year to OCBR as a spectator so i can actually see the trails.

 

[needabronco]

I've run a Detroit for nearly 10 years, it pops once in awhile, but it's really not a big deal. The truth of the matter, it just plain works. You install it and forget it's there! Yes there's a small learning curve but once you get used to how they can react your fine.

 

[bronconut73]

I've run a Detroit for nearly 10 years, it pops once in awhile, but it's really not a big deal. The truth of the matter, it just plain works. You install it and forget it's there! Yes there's a small learning curve but once you get used to how they can react your fine.

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[wildbill]

%)%)%) I have a locker in the rear and a true track in the front been running over 30 years and no problems. If you power around a hard turn it will let you now just drive safe and sane sorta. Good luck with your choice. Bill ;D%)

 

[stout22]

I've run both. If the Bronco is going to be mostly on the street go with the truetrack. I have a detroit in my trail Bronco - rarely sees the street. Great on the trail! The detroit can be annoying in sharp turns on the pavement. Any acceleration in a turn and it locks.

 

[mtfit]

detroit.

 

[stout22]

Should state mine is an old school detroit

 

[AWS]

I've run an old Detroit for 10 years and just took the bronco to Yellowstone pulling a trailer. Total trip around 3300 miles.

 

[NYLES]

GRIZ/GRIZ I had a truetrac in front at one time, Good diff but it still not a locker. What ya got in the front?

Id still lock em both!!! A locked front on the hwy doesn't matter your in 2wd with hubs unlocked, very very lil to no driving on ice here. Yeap Id still lock em both!

 

[NYLES]

BTW that upside down avatar is on a very very very popular OCBR #3 Named Rubicon!

 

[ntsqd]

The trouble with TrueTracs is when you get a wheel/tire up in the air they don't lock up.

If you are getting a wheel in front and a wheel in back off the ground at the same time you are not on a mild trail.

With a tire in the air a simple 'trim' with the brake pedal will lock it.

I drove a rear Detroit "soft locker" for almost 20 years and right at 125,000 miles. I somewhere between disliked to hated every pavement mile but loved it in the dirt. Next one is going to be an ARB.

 

[JWMcCrary]

i need to come this year to OCBR as a spectator so i can actually see the trails.

If this is truly your plan I suggest not buying either one until after you attend. This event has a way of changing your plans.

 

[NYLES]

If this is truly your plan I suggest not buying either one until after you attend. This event has a way of changing your plans.

THAT WOULD BE SOME EXCELLENT ADVISE!

After11 trips(8 OCBRs n 3 pre-runs) Its all about cruising the rocks!!! Nothing else matters! I'm still a 2-3 trail leader in a 5 truck!!!!<<<<That's funny right there!!!