Detroit Lockers have traditionally been considered suitably only for hardcore off-roaders because they were noisy while cornering and they had a reputation for effecting the handling of the vehicle on road. This is no longer the case, they are available only in the newer style, referred to as soft lockers. These have nylon shims in the carrier, which greatly reduce the noise generated. Also in a vehicle with full time four- wheel drive, and longer wheel bases, any handling variations are almost imperceptable. Some of the criticism of these diffs was undeserved, often times in their enthusiasm for additional traction people installed them in front differentials, which is very strongly discouraged. They are for rear diffs only…….. they are extremely reliable and cost effective – I have one, Detroit “soft locker(no spin),” brand new in the box never been opened\ installed. Its specifically for, Land Rover Salisbury Differentials, Defender 110’s, as well as some 109 models.
I sold my 109 before I had a chance to install it and came across it while looking for some different rover parts out in the shop. I don’t know how many people are interested, but they are a breeze to install, I installed one in my 88” with 24 spline axle shafts, and chromoly hubs, and haven’t ran into any problems whatsoever. That truck has 34” TSL Super Swampers to boot too so, use your imagination. I own a 65 88”, and have been looking for some small stuff, like an overdrive, hahahaha. But any trade has to really catch my attention. I’m asking $500, that’s fair for now. Tractech (Detroit), has since been taken over by Eaton, I have no idea how they have this particular on labeled. I’ll take a few pictures to go with this novel I’m writing here. You can email me at:
[email protected]~Ryan
Amherst, NH
