Aftermarket LSD

Big Platinum · 07-07-2004, 12:52 AM

Okay guys, I was just checking out 4 wheel parts and they have a few kits for the Dana 44. Does anybody know what is needed or what will fit our rearend to make it a limited slip. I want to swap out my 2.94 gears when I get bigger tires and figure I could kill two birds by getting a whole new setup.

Any info would be appreciated. If you want to check it out, here is the link.

http://www.fourwheelparts.com/4wp/pr...ame=Drivetrain

Sammy Sandbag · 07-07-2004, 06:51 AM

You provided a link to a Detroit Locker, not a LSD. They are two completely different types of differentials.

Big Platinum · 07-07-2004, 02:26 PM

Woops, here is the general drivetrain link.

http://www.fourwheelparts.com/4wp/pr...ex.asp?cat=DRI

Sammy Sandbag · 07-07-2004, 03:36 PM

If I had the money, and it fit, I would go with the Detroit Electrac. This is basically what the Nissan E-locker is, but it has a limited slip when the axles are not locked. Electric is better than pneumatic (ARB) in my opinion, no pump necissary, no lines to leak, etc.

http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm

Big Platinum · 07-07-2004, 04:08 PM

So sammy, do you know exactly what will fit in there, I don't want to blow a ton of money, just a standar LSD will do.

Sammy Sandbag · 07-07-2004, 04:16 PM

Sorry BP, I haven't done enough research to tell you what will or won't work. It's been said that it uses a standard D44 carrier, but then someone said it didn't, then someone said it did, etc. Probably your best bet is to take it to a good driveline shop that does alot of 4x4 work and see what they think.

workman1000 · 07-07-2004, 04:19 PM

I did a lot of aftermarket LSD back in college but gave it up after I got out of school.

Big Platinum · 07-07-2004, 04:55 PM

Thanks sammy, i've gotten the same crap. I'm talking to some different places right now to hopefully sort this out.

Oh and thanks for the info workman1000, it was very helpful! LOL

jimcav · 07-07-2004, 05:13 PM

i have the big tow package that has the possie rear button on the dash, does this lock up the rear to make btoh wheels turn?

Sammy Sandbag · 07-07-2004, 05:44 PM

I believe the big tow has the ABLS, which doesn't lock the rear differential but uses independent braking to control wheel slip. Only the off road package offers a locking diff, and only very recently.

C5FE · 07-08-2004, 10:33 AM

why don't you just e mail detroit or whoever else makes them and they should know. Hey I think I'm going to do it. I'll see if they respond.