Powertrax locker?

[S10xGN]

Anyone got the low-down on these? Powertrax I'm looking to put some type of posi unit in an '86 GN open rear axle, this looks like a drop in without even removing the stock carrier.

Later,

 

[scgnx]

Do a search on this board, haven't heard a lot of good things with this unit. Might want to stick with the proven Eaton units.

 

[CutterTurboT]

My brother had one in his 88 gmc truck...it was noisy when it was locking in...but both wheels would pull hard...and it was very easy to install.

 

[Jon01]

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15735&highlight=Powertrax+locker

Hope they're good quality units, that last a long time, my GN has one in it...
Definitely a two tire fryer so far

 

[tim87tr]

Search for Powertrax Problems and I have a big thread on this. Mine had a surface failure due to some bad material in one of their batches. I think the one I replaced it with is working.

Some people have had great luck and ran them in 11 second cars many seasons with no problems. I did not have as good of luck but still like the idea for the product. I have never installed anything like this before and was able to put it in without trouble. Some friends helped me the first install.

 

[S10xGN]

Well, I read the above thread (can't believe I'd forgotten about that one), and it looks like all things do - some people like 'em and some don't!

So, *if* I were to get one, would I want the lockright or the no-slip? I'm still doing research and haven't ruled ou the Eaton, but it's now up to $425.00 or so, and would require removing the carrier, new bearings etc. Just trying to stay "cheap" on my son's 383" MCSS.

Thanks!

 

[tim87tr]

Mine is the no-slip, a newer version for mostly street driving. The one I mentioned in the low 11 sec car was the Lock-right. That car belongs to Joe Reif, several seasons of racing with no problems, he told me. Trannys broke he said , but not the Lock-right.