PowerTrax No-Slip Traction System?

[Klutch]

Ok so I was looking through my new summit catalog and found this powertrax system. It says " Why choose between the smooth, Quiet operation of a limited slip and the extreme offroad traction of a locker when you don't have to? With This PowerTrax No-Slip Traction System, you get the best of both worlds! The system delivers full engine torque to both wheels at all times for the ultimate traction and acceleration, yet is extremely quiet thanks to its fully automatic operation. It has Precision synchronization control for smooth performance, Zytanium construction for durability, and easy installation with no special tools required."

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?CP=1&part=PWT-92-0688-3107&N=700%200&Ntt=PWT~92~0688~3128%20or%20PWT~92~0688~3108%20or%20PWT~92~0688~3127%20or%20PWT~92~0688~3107&Ntk=&rsview=sku&Ns=

That is the online link. I Just want to know if anyone has it and what any of you guys think of it.

 

[HahnsB2]

I have the powertrax Lock-right (the father of the No-Slip). The no-slip has extra components in it that make it smoother and more drivable than the lock-right, and I think my lock-right has decent road manners so the no-slip must be pretty nice, there's a few people that run them say they are very smooth.

 

[IZwack]

Try giving these guys a call and ask if they have any lockers for the 8.8 in stock:
http://www.offroadlockers.com/
They are usually a more than a hundred dollars less than the PowerTrax. The only catch is you must have an open carrier, not a limited slip.

 

[seth247]

is it just me or does "zytanium" sound like bull.
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[Klutch]

How does the aussie locker work is it like a limited slip? Thats a way better price than the powertrax.

 

[IZwack]

The Aussie Locker is a little closer in design to the Lock Rite.

I have been running an Aussie (like a dozen or so other members on the forum) on the front of my Explorer and have been happy with it (if you consider breaking axle shafts 'happy' ). Its the best bang for the buck 'lunchbox' locker in my opinion. There are of course better lockers out there but they are more expensive.

 

[Klutch]

How often do you break your axle shafts? Would I have to switch to manual hubs?

 

[Stic-o]

I have the No-Slip in my 8.8 and have had no problems with it. Works well

 

[IZwack]

How often do you break your axle shafts? Would I have to switch to manual hubs?

Well my vehicle is different from yours and the axle the locker is in is also different from yours. So comparing them would be a bit invalid. And I break axle shafts because I run 36" tires at the front and have a habit of loading most of the weight at the front axle.

I would get manual hubs because if you have automatic hubs, the vehicle will have a tendency to 'push' during turns as both wheels tries to spin at the same RPM.

 

[HahnsB2]

I love my front Aussie as well, awesome bang for buck. But I think for my next lunchbox for the rear will be the No-slip since it's smoother, even though my lock-right is fine, smoother would be nicer (I drive 1K+ miles a month). For the front, don't bother with a no-slip, get the Aussie, the auto hubs cant even stand up to the stock open diff, locked they will fail very fast, get manuals. The nice thing about the no-slip is that there is a version for the LS carrier, so you don't have to switch to an open carrier to use it like the Aussie and Lock-Right (I had to do that for my lock-right).

 

[Klutch]

So your saying it would be a good idea to get a aussie in the front and a powertrax No-Slip in the back

 

[IZwack]

I'd put The Aussie in the back and call it a day. Just be aware that driving in the snow/rain/ice will be a little different.

 

[goatman]

I'd put The Aussie in the back and call it a day. Just be aware that driving in the snow/rain/ice will be a little different.

I have an Aussie in my 91' F-150 rear (8.8). It has held up under towing travel trailer, farm trailers and such. No problems and it's been in there for two years. The cool thing is that it fits in the carrier(installed it myself). Also, this unit will free wheel when not under load.