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Gq, rear LSD better or worse then Detroit mechanical locker?

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:08 am
by morewheeldrive
Was thinking about changing my rear LSD for a mechanical locker, but only if it's worth it. I figure maybe the locker will hold two wheels better then my tired old LSD. Any thoughts?

Re: Gq, rear LSD better or worse then Detroit mechanical loc

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:55 am
by its aford not a nissan
the lsd will be better for on road driving and tyre wear and safer on road in the wet

the locker will be better off road and easier to get the car sideways in the wet , will also wear out tyres faster on road depending on how you drive

each has its pros and cons although for a daily driven car i recon the lsd is best with an airlocker up front

Re: Gq, rear LSD better or worse then Detroit mechanical loc

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:57 am
by tim75b
i dont think detroit lockers are made for the rear of a patrol anymore but i could be wrong

Re: Gq, rear LSD better or worse then Detroit mechanical loc

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:29 pm
by big lux
Try a few reverse figure 8s then check yur lsd might b glazed over if still no gud. shim it 1 equals factory new, 2 equals almost locked i fitted 2 shims, corner underpower its locked in but if yur nice to the throttle it will open up i love it.

Re: Gq, rear LSD better or worse then Detroit mechanical loc

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:28 pm
by flexytj
no mechanical lockers available for gq,s lockrite and lokka , powertrax do not make them

i wanted a detroit but they no longer make them .

Re: Gq, rear LSD better or worse then Detroit mechanical loc

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:35 pm
by jezzaGQ
what about a mini spool in the rear?