Detroit Truetrac on a front TJ Dana 30

Stoney Rockcrawler Posts: 183	Detroit Truetrac on a front TJ Dana 30 May 31, 2006 18:07:35 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stoney on May 31, 2006 18:07:35 GMT -5 Does anyone have.. or know how a Detroit True Trac handles on a front Dana 30 in 98 TJ? Both off road but especially on the pavement?
	A Stock 98 TJ with little 30 inch tires, a little 4 cyl engine, Replaced the stock springs with 4 slinkys, no lift, 1000lb used Sears boat winch mounted on the front, a rear 1 inch trailer ball used as a rear tow point, and a BIG HEART.

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Detroit Truetrac on a front TJ Dana 30 May 31, 2006 22:06:39 GMT -5

Post by DOUG® on May 31, 2006 22:06:39 GMT -5

I had a Truetrac in my XJ. Other than the carrier being much stronger than the stock one it was useless. It never worked the way it should have. Always had one non-spinning wheel.

I bought it used, maybe where yours is new it will work fine.

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Detroit Truetrac on a front TJ Dana 30 Jun 17, 2006 21:35:57 GMT -5

Post by jpnjim on Jun 17, 2006 21:35:57 GMT -5

doug said:

I had a Truetrac in my XJ. Other than the carrier being much stronger than the stock one it was useless. It never worked the way it should have. Always had one non-spinning wheel.

I bought it used, maybe where yours is new it will work fine.

Hey Doug,
Yeah, I always wondered about that, with your TT.

I was really surprised how 'loose' it was.
The thing is, they're not supposed to wear out