2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission LSD in Front diff

[tpruitt]

I am considering doing this with the Electrac by Detroit but am concerned with how the truck will handle in 2wd. Will it grab even if i am out of 4wd or will it be open just like a stock front D60.

 

[rspinks]

The Electrac is a selectable locker, not a limited slip. You turn it on or off with a cab-mounted switch like an ARB. Switched off you have a fully open diff, no different than stock in either 2wd or 4wd. Switched on your front wheels will be locked together and your steering/handling will suffer but the traction will be incredible. Let us know how it works out. What are you running in the rear?

 

[tpruitt]

i thought that i worked like a LSD when it was off and a full locker when it was engaged. is this not right



Thanks

Trey

 

[rspinks]

Oops, my mistake. It is a helical gear type LSD with a locking over-ride. I have no experience with the helical-gear LSD's so I don't know how they would handle in the front of a 4wd vehicle. I believe it would cause the passenger side halfshaft and front driveshaft to rotate when in 2wd, whether this would harm the diff or affect handling/mileage I don't know.



electrac

 

[tpruitt]

what locker were you talking about because that seems more of what i want.

 

[rspinks]

ARB is an air-operated locker. You need a compressor, tubing, etc. They've been around for years and can have their problems (seals within the diff, tubing can get snagged) but they do work and thousands are in operation today.



ARB locker

 

[tpruitt]

that was one of my consideration but i have heard bad stories about them not working when you really need them.





Thanks for the help



Trey

 

[rspinks]

What are you running in the back? I put a Detroit locker in the back of my '94 and the difference was incredible, no comparison to an LSD.

 

[tpruitt]

i just have the factory one i am waiting for the electrac to come out for the d80 now.