open vs limited slip diferentials.
I have read about differentials overheating. Is this a problem 'almost' exclusive to limited slip? My new vehicle will be used a great amount of time on steep 2 lane winding mountain roads. I woul...
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I have Eaton TrueTrak in both axles described a bit above as 'Torsen'.
These work incredibly well in sand, mud, snow etc. The huge difference is that TrueTrak both transfers torque and differentiates at the same time. This is noticed most when turning. Other lockers and limited slip attempt or do lock axles causing wheel slip and loss of lateral traction.
TrueTrak causes NO steering issues on the front. It just works. Yes all four wheels spin if I am on soft sand, mud, ice etc and hit the throttle.
Huge improvement from the OEM limited slip rear and open front axle. I can run with the ATVs in the mild dunes at Pismo Beach. No way with OEM set up.
Absolutely no maintenance or control system to fail and will outlast the truck.
These work incredibly well in sand, mud, snow etc. The huge difference is that TrueTrak both transfers torque and differentiates at the same time. This is noticed most when turning. Other lockers and limited slip attempt or do lock axles causing wheel slip and loss of lateral traction.
TrueTrak causes NO steering issues on the front. It just works. Yes all four wheels spin if I am on soft sand, mud, ice etc and hit the throttle.
Huge improvement from the OEM limited slip rear and open front axle. I can run with the ATVs in the mild dunes at Pismo Beach. No way with OEM set up.
Absolutely no maintenance or control system to fail and will outlast the truck.
