powertrax no-slip traction system

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Mar 24, 2006 | 03:56 PM

nebechanezer

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powertrax no-slip traction system

what is the difference between a l/s and the 'no-slip system'. i was reading on their web site, says it doesnt use clutches. i am interested in something for a plow truck, was wondering if i'd be happy w/ a l/s, or should i go this route?

Mar 24, 2006 | 11:57 PM

mdjohnson

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Power trax is either both wheels or only one wheel putting power to the ground. Limited slip uses clutches to distribute the power. I have a powertrax and it works great. I would never go with anything else.

Mar 25, 2006 | 08:44 AM

nebechanezer

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how does it perform in winter? does it act like a locker, or is it mostly invisble like they advertise? do you have the 'no-slip' or 'lock right'? they are 2 different systems. i'm interested in the no-slip traction system

Mar 25, 2006 | 12:06 PM

chrono4

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never looked at this one particially, but it sounds like a ratchet locker to me. it will unlock under light gas on corners, and lock up under throttle going straight. im not sure though, could be somthing different.

Mar 25, 2006 | 07:53 PM

teds74ford

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I have the lockrite, and it is pretty mild on the street, but is fully locked offroad. I looked at the no slip, but it was more. It is supposed to be better than the lockrite, but that is barely possible. The lockrite is really nice.

Mar 27, 2006 | 01:55 AM

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Mar 27, 2006 | 11:37 AM

Pkupman82

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I have the Powertrax No-Slip in the rear of my 84 F150 and a Trac Lok limited slip in the front, together they work awesome. I have very positive experiences with the Powertrax, it has held up well I have had it in the truck for almost 4 years now and it has yet to let me down. Once I had it in, completely changed the way the truck handled off road. However I cannot say I have never had it stuck since. It was very easy to install with no special tools or lube additives needed, installation time 30-45 minutes. My little brother is also running a Powertrax in the rear of his 85 GMC Jimmy S15 4wd, with 30x9.50 mudders...it's a little tank. It was a tad pricey, I seem to recall it being around $460 for my 31 spline Ford 8.8, worth every penny!

BTW it does handle a tad squirrely in the winter (a limited slip would also)in my pickup, the Jimmy isn't too bad though.