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Powertrax locker for x-90

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Offline drenalin

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Powertrax locker for x-90
« on: November 22, 2011, 04:08:41 AM »
 Does anyone know if the powertrax diff lockers are made to fit the sidekick/x-90  ?   I have not been able to find one anywhere . My buggy is a 1997 x-90  ..... i need better traction !!

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Offline drenalin

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2011, 04:29:57 AM »
I am refering to the newer non slip traction system as apposed to the lock right FULL locker .

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Offline drenalin

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2011, 04:49:30 PM »
Not having much luck finding it ,  i have discovered the detroit truetrac though , doesn't seem they make this for suzuki either but they do for toyota .... i remember reading somewhrere that a certain toyota rear end will bolt right into my 97 x-90 ..anyone know what type/year ect of toyota rear end i would need to do this ? 

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Offline talonxracer

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2011, 05:48:48 PM »
the only locker from Powertrax for the zuki's is the ratchett slipper type. The x90 uses the same rear axle as the sidekick/tracker.

I have not heard of any toy axle that is a bolt in for the track/kicks
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Offline drenalin

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2011, 03:17:02 AM »
Yeah i did a little reading on the rear axels and it requires some modding . I really would like to get a detroit LSD in the rear of this rig .  I do alot of highway snow driving so i'm not sure about the ratchet type like lockrite.

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Offline talonxracer

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2011, 05:26:12 AM »
My cousin has a slip locker in the rear and it is the most dangerous vehicle I have EVER drivin in the snow and ice. When he heads up into the mtns with us to go deer hunting those darn lockers can be heard 2 mtns away clicking and will scare every animal away.

My Civic Si has a Torsen type LSD and it works decently in foul weather right up untill both front wheels loose traction and then it is worthless because there is zero torque feedback.

I will stay open diffs untill I can afford ARB's or Gecko gets his cable operated lockers ready for the market.

 
Tim "the toolman" Taylor is my HERO !!!

The only GOOD Commie is the commie taking a dirt nap....

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Offline drenalin

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2011, 06:21:10 AM »
ARB or kam would be nice but i can't really justify paying that much $ on my old buggy ...she isn't worth much more than that ..lol , i suppose i do have 2500.00 into  the calmini lift and rims and tires ... its a piss off though when i go into mud in 4 low and only one front tire and one back tire are hooking :(   ...thought about welding the rear diff ,,, but that would be hell on the pavement i would think .

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Offline talonxracer

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2011, 07:37:41 AM »
The trails etc are very tight up here in the mtns with alot of switchbacks with a 70 degree slope to the mtn, one of the guys has a 4dr sidekick with a rear spool and front slip/ratchett locker and he has issues with tight turns at times.
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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2011, 10:11:16 PM »
i picked up two arbs this spring for 800. for my zuk. was a great up grade. but gave one away. and spooled the rear. now need one for my x 90 two. iam going to straight axle the front of x 90. and coils
88 Sammy coils front,rear. 8:1 tcase,5:12,and 37-12.5-16.5 on double beadlocks. arb front spooled back.
96 X90
00 Vitara

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Offline BRD HNTR

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Re: Powertrax locker for x-90
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2011, 11:42:17 PM »
If you are driving it on pavement much, I would spring for the ARB's.  Spooled or welded diff's  put a lot of stress on axles when turning on pavement, and lockers require a real change in driving technique to make tight turns on pavement (I would rather use a spool).
ARB's lock on demand and are open diff for most of the time, but do require 70-105 psi air to the diff's to operate.  And ARB is the only one to put up front if driving on rock or pavement, unless you want to keep getting out and unlocking a hub to make a turn.  IMHO
93 Tracker,XL7 springs & 1" raised spring pads in front with YJ springs in back, home built bumpers rear & front (w/winch), 2" x 4" rock tubes,  ARB front & rear, converted Sami rear to IFS, 33x12.5x15  aluminum rims, roll cage, 2.7L w/5 speed auto.