Just wanted to gather up some opinions and experiences...

I have a 2011 JK Sport that currently runs factory open diffs - Dana 30 up front, Dana 44 in the rear. I've regeared to 5.13's. I have an automatic and live in Michigan so I see all four seasons. My JK is a daily driver.

I'm interested in putting Detroit Trutracs in the front and rear axles, mainly because they're hassle and maintenance free, cheaper to get than ARB selectables and suits my driving style. I get past most wheeling stuff on open diffs so the LSD's are just going to help out that much more.

So my question is - do you run LSD's in the front and rear, and do you drive a lot on-road too? Does it only engage on the fronts if you shift to 4 wheel drive? Overall, would you recommend them?

I appreciate the help

 

I have no personal experience with them but, from what I do know and I will be corrected if I am wrong I'm sure....

A LSD in the front will be good for snow (especially that requires 4x4) and road driving and for the rear I hear a lot of guys say that a selectable is the best option. This is all info that I have gotten from forums and other people...I personally am still waiting for funds and to make a decision. Being from Maine, I think that the LSD in the front sounds excellent for DD and the winters here. I will probably end up getting a selectable (like ARB) for the rear though! LSD in the rear doesn't seem to be worth it?!

 

Your better off with a selectable locker for the front. You don't want to have it in 4 wheel drive on a dry street and try and hook a corner ,you may flip the jeep over if the wheels are locked.

 

You shouldn't have you Jeep in 4wd on DRY streets anyways....

It was more of a snow driving scenario, on roads or in snow, that would require 4WD! A LSD should not lock up on dry streets in 2WD. If money wasn't an issue everyone would have ARB or some sort of selectable locker, but, unfortunately we all can't afford those! A LSD in the front will be good for what they OP was talking about.

 

Subscribed... I wanted the same setup for my Jeep.

 

Well, I live in Michigan and have Truetracs Front & Rear and they are flawless and perform wonderfully on the road and the trail! IMO the only reason you would want an actual locker, selectable or auto would be if you plan on doing serious terrain w/the possibility of having a tire off the ground. If you live in the south, no or less snow you could get by with say a Detroit locker (not to be confused w/ Detroit Truetracs as I see many people do) or in the north with snow and ice a selectable (Arb, etc.). It just depends on you plans of wheeling and preference. For me, Truetracs are exactly what I needed for an expedition, camping, hunting rig.
Have fun!

 

Also subscribed. Trying to decide on this setup as well.

 

If i had a choice to do it again,i would use True-tracs

 

I've run a TrueTrac in the front for near 3 years now and I'm happy with the performance.
It truly operates as described on Detroits website, splitting and sending power to the tire with the most traction...that being said, in the front axle while travelling at a modest speed on icy roads you will notice some minor jerking of the wheel when that one tire grabs more traction than the other causing a slight tug to that side, absolutely nothing I found to be bothersome or concerning. Keep in mind this is travelling at about 45mph down the icy highway in 4HI, as obviously the TrueTrac would remain invisible in 2wd.
I have all the confidence in my Truetrac that it ill provide the traction I require when required without the concern of air lines, mechanical lines etc with zero additional maintenance requirements. Granted it's not a true 'locker' and may not be the best application for some rock crawling enthusiasts, for someone considering additional traction in their daily driving, trail riding, hunting, camping exploration rig I consider them a great addition.
...in fact, i'm seriously considering replacing my rear Auburn ECTED locker with one when the clutch packs in the auburn finally fail.

 

Haven't seen many posts from people with an ected - I am curious if you have found any situations where the front truetrac/rear 'limited' ected were not enough and you actually needed to engage the locker? (Not just engaged for the hell of it, but because you actually needed more traction.)