DETROIT VS AUSSIE

[skydso]

Hi all,

I was thinking of fitting a Detroit Locker rear and Truetrac front (solid axles). Now, I've been reading on here and found that Aussie lockers are very well praised ...

What's the difference between an Aussie Locker and a Detroit locker apart from the price tag? Ok, so the Detroit comes complete with the carrier, but does that really mean it's stronger?

And I've also read that Truetracs are a waste of money since one cannot really "feel them" working. is that true? As I already said above, I have solid axles front and rear and my main offroading is rockrawling, not mud and SURELY not snow as I live on a tiny island in the Mediterranean so running around in our country is like driving around in a big city. Should I just lock the rear with either a Detroit or an Aussie and Truetrac the front, or should I leave the front open? I can't afford an ARB coz I'd go for ARB front and rear! So that's out of the story!

Open to all suggestions guys ...

Thanks

Dave

[Sean]

Yes the difference is the Detroit comes in its own case. The stock Toyota case is plenty strong which is why so many people praise the lunch box lockers like the aussie and lockrite for Toyotas.
Funny thing is if you get a detroit for a 14bolt axle or heavy truck/equipment application they come as a drop in like the aussie and lockrites.

[skydso]

So you mean I don't need the Detrroit for my rear axle but can just use a Lockrite or an Aussie? I'd go cheaper!