Need Experienced help choosing rear locker '92 4X4 P/U - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

TexasGus · 10-04-2009, 08:42 AM

Hello friends!
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I have a '92 extended cab pickup. 3.0, 5spd manual, 4WD.. This
vehicle is stock except for a 3" body lift. I would like your
recommendation on a rear differential limited slip unit. I'd like to keep the
current gearing. Cost is a factor but not so much as drive-ability and reliability.
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About how the truck is used; I drive it daily on streets and highways but
also use it extensively off-pavement, mostly mud and soft sand.. time to
time I do take it up and down some steep rocky inclines.
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Thank your for your time and help. Here's my Toy!
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Gus.

***fourwd1*** · 10-09-2009, 11:45 AM

Thread title says you want a locker, the text says limited slip, which do you want ?

TexasGus · 10-09-2009, 05:53 PM

OOOps, you are right.. I think I want a limited slip.. but please do make any recommendation.
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Thanx!

***fourwd1*** · 10-09-2009, 11:23 PM

If you use the truck as much offroad as you say, I think you'd be better off with a locker than a LSD.
For the difference in cost between an LSD and a basic locker, a locker will give you much more for your $.
Install price for each will be about the same. There's all kinds of lockers, from a good but simple one like the Aussie, to a more hardcore like the full Detroit, to the ultimate like the ARB or e-locker. Do some research on them and see which best fits your wallet and needs. And speaking of $, the Aussie is on the low end of cost and the ARB is on the high end, not including install costs.

TexasGus · 10-10-2009, 07:37 AM

I'm pretty sure I need a (selectable) locking differential.. The prices of these (including the Detroit) are within my budget..
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If anyone has any first hand experiences or tips to share about specific brands or installation tips (or traps) please join in.
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Thanks a bunch!

***detroitgear*** · 02-21-2010, 04:59 PM

I have detroits front and rear and love mine. the guy who put mine in my truck told me that sometimes the locker may not disengage at times so some tire noise would be normal while turning. I haven't had any trouble with mine unlocking yet but my friend who had his done at the same guy and has the same build has his stay locked in while turning giving him some tire noise and wear. Just wanted to let you know what you are subject to putting in a locker.