What's the Best Way to Add LSD to My Truck?

In reply to bravenrace:

I read, I just wanted to annoy you is all...

page two and problem solved, can we start the jokes again?

rcutclif wrote: page two and problem solved, can we start the jokes again?

Have at it. Just make sure its obviously a joke, unlike drummer boy.

bravenrace wrote: What is the difference between LSD and automatic locker?

Limited slip uses spring loaded clutch packs (usually) that tend to hold the rear wheels together. This is why with a limited slip you tend to have both wheels spin together when you jack the rear up. Depending on the spring tension and clutch wear, the unit slips more or less easily in a turn. So these things are always "on", just to various degrees. Generally very easy to drive with minimal fanfare.

Locking differentials use various types of pin mechanisms that will jam the differential solid. So their are an either on or off type thing.

Manual ones are what tractors and some heavier trucks use. Personally, I like them. You have an open differential until you need it locked, then it's locked 100% until you turn it off. Makes turning difficult, but it pulls superbly.

Automatic ones do the same on/off, but they do it automatically by load sensing. As in sensing the load difference between the two rear wheels. This can make for some very interesting driving on the street, especially in parking lots and such, or when you hit the brakes hard and lock one rear wheel. Personally, I do not like these units because of their automatic operation.

For a truck, my personal preference would be for a manual locker first, be it cable vacuum or electric. Next up would be a limited slip. Last would be an automatic locker.