Hello guys first post on here long time jeep owner and first time xk owner. Im interested in putting a powertrax limited slip in the rear and have searched the forum but havent found anyone running one yet. Wondering if that because with the "limited slip" action of the qt2 would keep it from working or if it it because it wont work or fit with us not having the c-clip axle which i wouldnt think would matter. Im not really wanting to go the ARB route because of the financial burden that would be. Ive just put 1400 in lift and tires this past weekend and am wanting the back to be able to lock together instead of just one wheel braking. Any suggestions or other options would be appreaciated. i do most highway driving but with camping, mild trails, and even beaches being part of my usual plans i want added traction.
The forum generally agrees (I believe) that the Power Trax will work, but you are right, no one is running it.
I would like to put a powertrax no-slip in one day, but it is not a high priority and with the QTII would only be needed in extreem rare situations (if ever).
You can lift 2 wheels in the air (caddy corner) on these and still push forward with the brake traction control. It applies brake to the wheels in the air so torque goes to the ones on the ground.
The only benefit would be that with the powertrax you would get more torque to the wheels on the ground with slightly (though the stock system reacts quick) less delay.
So for the type of driving you mention you really don't need it, QTII is quite capable, but it wouldn't hurt and as I mentioned, I wouldn't mind having one myself.
It is NOT recommended in the front due to the full time 4wd.
When I think about the trails I've been on and others as well as to include the beach and some deep deep soft sand I don't think any upgrade other then the locker is worth the investment. The QT2 has never let me down yet even with just two wheels on the ground and climbing muddy hills. Save your money and get something else like armor or bumpers.
Thanks for the input guys, im just not familiar with QT2 and its abilities. I think ill hold off and get the arb setup at a later time if this is the case. Ive had several fully locked XJs and a couple Rubicons so this is new territory with this breaking trac control. Is ARB or anyone making a locker for the front that wasnt clear in any of the threads i was reading. I like to be prepared.
As far as I know the front diff we use is particular 2006 - 2010 xk and wk jeeps and as such there doesn't seem to be any aftermarket support for it regarding lockers, limited slips or even gears outside of those offered from the factory.
At least one fellow on the board upgraded from QTII to QDII, requiring full axle swaps electronics supporting wire harnesses and recoding the vin from a certified jeep center.
Hmm, well then guess I'll price shop between an ARB setup for the rear vs a QD2 setup. Junkyard time I know I seen a couple in a local yard do maybe I'll get lucky and find one with QD2. Thanks Thance
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06 Commander Limited 4.7 QTII, 2" RC Lift, 245 70 R17 BigFoot XT's, Aries 3" Bull bar, Sick Speed light Bar, Black step hitch with LED Break Lights.
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