[Supras] Differentials

[Jim Jobe]

I have an Eaton G80 locker in my truck.  While it's fun in that
vehicle, I cannot say it would be fun in the Supra.  It's not meant
for taking turns.  Basic function is inside wheel spins about one rev
faster and ...."THUNK!@"... now both wheels are spinning.

On Thu, Dec 21, 2006 at 04:07:07AM -0800, Kurt wrote:
> Hi,
>      I have a 1990 Ford F350 CrewCab which apparently is rare due to it NOT
> have a LSD. Someone had mentioned on the Ford Truck Yahoo discussion group
> that most if not all Ford trucks after 1985 automatically came with LSD.
> Anyway, a mechanic friend of mine made me aware that there is something
> called a Detroit locker which can be bought for about 300-600 dollars
> depending on brand/distributor. It allows one wheel to spin a complete
> revolution more than the other one before both wheels will be locked and
> spinning together.
>      Am I just dreaming that I can find an aftermarket LSD unit (whether or
> not a 'Detroit Locker') for between 300-600 for the car? Is there someplace
> I can go to research what is out there available for my 5-speed 89T?