nosivad_bor said:I don't think GBR is bad. Dan is pissed because the guy charged a high mark up as an exclusive supplier. I actually respect that, as it was good business sense. I think it's ridiculous that smaller guys came in and undercut him so bad and ruined the market. fools.
Bill did react badly to the loss of his market share and tried to play the value card. Problem was he wasn't providing that much value. Again, I think he was probably pissed because his competitors ruined the market.
Now it's all about the best price for the overland wannabe white trash, like Dan
nosivad_bor said:I don't think GBR is bad. Dan is pissed because the guy charged a high mark up as an exclusive supplier. I actually respect that, as it was good business sense. I think it's ridiculous that smaller guys came in and undercut him so bad and ruined the market. fools.
Bill did react badly to the loss of his market share and tried to play the value card. Problem was he wasn't providing that much value. Again, I think he was probably pissed because his competitors ruined the market.
Now it's all about the best price for the overland wannabe white trash, like Dan
Mike_Rupp said:Rob, how is it good business sense to have margins so high that it actually encourages competition? He was thinking short term. You have to admit that GBRs prices were fucking insane.
The LR market is relatively small and if he would have just kept his margins to the point where they weren't obscene, he would have most likely discouraged others from getting in business in the first place.
DiscoPhoto said:Looking to see how many people are running which. I'm sure it's been covered, but nothing I could find well. I was going to go with ARB because of their history(since the 70s) but I got talked into the Ashcroft by their "0 failure" rate. Diff is at GBR getting put into a carrier with 4.11s, as well as a front open. I was thinking about getting a locker up front as well, but wondering if I should go ARB or Ashcroft. I'd be interested in doing an ARB as it'd be cool to get a comparison test on the same vehicle, but I know front to rear stress likely isn't the same.
Also, I know you're all probably going to call me an idiot for not getting HD shafts because I'll be running 255/85s, but just couldn't swing the extra cash, and already have an extra set of front and rear DII shafts. Has anyone gotten these shafts cryo treated, or is it better to grab a set of Ashcroft, GBR, or Rovingtracks(though they might be done selling these).
Thanks,
Zack
You can lock a TruTrac 100% (meaning both wheels turning at the same rate, with one up in the air), and you can break an axle with a TruTrac. I've already replaced one front and one rear axle.TM_ said:You can get away with a limited slip type like a TrueTrac due to the fact that its never 100% locked.
^what that hillbilly saidD Chapman said:I've got a 5 gallon bucket full of broken CV's while using a TT.
seventyfive said:Trutracs and detroits suck. If you don't have selectable and have a clue how to spin tires you deserve what you cheaply paid for.
Where's fun in that?seventyfive said:Will you guys please stop being such a bunch of cheap fucks.
p m said:Why, a TT is perfectly selectable. The switch is that thick pedal under your left foot.
Where's fun in that?
I don't doubt for a microsecond that HD axles have to come before a Detroit. TT is easier on the drivetrain, but ultimately one stock axleshaft cannot support the entire vehicle on the cliffside.seventyfive said:How many times have you been on a trail watching someone spinning tires to lock up a Detroit only to hear that spinning tire finally catch and shear splines?
We know spending big money on axles isn't as sexy as something you can look at every time you see your truck but axles should be the FIRST investment you make.