Anyone ever use a Powertrax in their rearend instead of a posi? I have SS 396 TH400 setup with an open rearend and am tired of leaving one leg lines, but I am very happy with the 3.73s in the rear. Supposedly with the Powertrax, it will fit directly into the open carrier without any gear setup (something I really don't want to deal with).

Also, please let em know if you are happy with it.
Thanks
Ron

Just installed one today in a 10 bolt, went in easy and took well under an hour to install. I have not tested it out yet, still have to do other work on the car.
Now to hijack if anyone knows :) for those who have installed one, how much play is there supposed to be when turning one axle and holding the other? Even with a good condition cross shaft I can move one axle a few degrees before the dowel pins turn the other side, just concerned that the dowel pins would shear with any play in them.

I've had one for 5 yrs. Works flawless. Ratcheted for the first few turns , now you don't know it's there untill you burnout , long and even.

I never checked how much rotation mine had, but make sure you check the crossshaft. its suppose to be a hardened one. jim

Ran one in my old Monte. Took about 30 min. to install and worked like a charm.

As far as "play". A few degree's is no big deal.

but make sure you check the crossshaft. its suppose to be a hardened one. jim

where does it say that in the install instructions? :confused:
I have installed several of these over the years and don't ever recall reading that.
The original Powertrax came with its own cross shaft..the "later" design requires you to re-use the original one.

When I got mine, there was a seperate 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper it had part numbers for all the different crossshafts available. and instructions on telling you how to check if its a hardened shaft or non hardened shaft. Also says if its a non hardened shaft your warranty is void. It didnt say anything in the installation book. jim

Jim,was that for a 12 bolt?

Yes, basically it said to lightly run a corner of a file on the end, if it cuts into the pin, then its not hardened. Jim

Thanks Fellas,
I'll probably order mine this week. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Ron

please do :thumbsup: