mike albo

Has aybody had any experience with Auburns LSD? I'm thinking about getting one.

xjoffroad

for wheeling or dd usage?

mike albo

both

xjoffroad

dd they are great. offroad you lift a tire and they act like a open diff. they are not a locker. we have installed numerous sets in muscle cars and they love them

mike albo

I'm only thinking mostly trail running no rocks.I had the factory power lock in my CJ and loved it.So an Aussie then?

xjoffroad

I take it its going in a rear axle? i would go aussie in the rear. you will notice it from time to time but they work great!

mike albo

I thought it went in my TC?

xjoffroad

A locker physically locks axles to completely prevent slippage. An LSD only limits the slip, generally using a clutch mechanism. The Auburn unit uses conical clutches which bind against the differential case to limit slippage.

mike albo

Sarcasam,that was sarcasam.I know where an LSD or Locker goes.I just wanted opinions.

xjoffroad

you didnt say if it was going in your rear or front axle..........

mike albo

oh, the rear if you must know

4.3L XJ

Mike, I had one in a D35 on the wife's XJ and it was worn out. I checked with a friend of mine in the business and he said they couldn't be rebuilt due to non available parts for it. I would suggest the Detroit True Track instead. They don't wear out and have more friction available, but not lock up.

mike albo

ok is there any others I should take a good look at?

4.3L XJ

The only one I ever liked was the Dana Power Lock. But I don't think they make them any more. But you might find a used one for your D44. They are rebuildable, quite strong with 4 spider gears and you can vary the friction by the number of beveled clutches you use. Don't get the Trac Lock

mike albo

I can call JW see if they have one.What do you think I should pay for one if its in good shape?