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Batman
01-13-2007, 03:32 PM
Think mine is ailing, what do you guys think if I have to replace it, Detroit True-trac or Auburn pro-series (going in a moser 12 bolt)

qwikz28
01-13-2007, 04:08 PM
i heard excellent things about the true-trac.... no personal experience though. i would run the true trac personally if i had a 12 bolt :)

WildBillyT
01-13-2007, 05:31 PM
Why not an Eaton?

I would definetly skip the Auburn.

hardline_42
01-13-2007, 09:23 PM
I was into getting a true-trac for a while, but I opted for an Eaton in my twelve bolt. The Eaton works just fine excet that you have to replace the clutches. The true-trac is maintenance free since it is worm gear driven and has no consumable parts. Both units do exactly the same thing though.

Batman
01-14-2007, 09:06 AM
Because I have an Eaton now and it will have to be rebuilt. And I am not particularly happy with it's durability or performance, but that is an option also. Also the Eaton and the true trac work in opposite ways. The True-trac stays locked until it needs to release a wheel in the turn, where the Eaton is a standard limited slip Diff.

heavy_chevy29
01-14-2007, 09:56 AM
i have a true tac in my 9". im more than happy with it. i heard that they can withstand alot of abuse

WildBillyT
01-14-2007, 09:57 AM
Because I have an Eaton now and it will have to be rebuilt. And I am not particularly happy with it's durability or performance, but that is an option also. Also the Eaton and the true trac work in opposite ways. The True-trac stays locked until it needs to release a wheel in the turn, where the Eaton is a standard limited slip Diff.

Well, if you decide to dump the eaton and it's a 33 spline 4 series unit let me know :mrgreen:

NJSPEEDER
01-14-2007, 02:35 PM
Eaton is definately a good choice, go auburn pro-series if you wanna save a few bucks.

JSPERFORMANCE
01-14-2007, 07:09 PM
Auburn= junk
Eaton= Better
Tru Trac= best for the street in a 12 bolt.

NJSPEEDER
01-14-2007, 07:40 PM
i have always had good luck with auburn diffs. they handle side loading and handling applications better than most and they easy to freshen/rebuil when the friction materials get worn.

JSPERFORMANCE
01-15-2007, 07:39 AM
If you make any type of serious power the Auburns grenade I have a box of schrapnel of you want to see it..

hardline_42
01-15-2007, 11:17 AM
Also the Eaton and the true trac work in opposite ways. The True-trac stays locked until it needs to release a wheel in the turn, where the Eaton is a standard limited slip Diff.

What I meant was that both are limited slip units that transmit equal power to the drive wheels 8-)