Anyone who has ever driven a performance car or truck with a locking differential will tell you that there are distinctive noises that come with its operation. Normally, this is to be expected and isn’t a big deal, particularly when weighed against the performance advantages a locker will bring. But how do you know which
Eaton and Detroit Locker are among the biggest names in the world of high performance differential carriers. Now owned by Eaton, Detroit Locker is practically synonymous with locking differentials. And the word “Positraction” is actually a reference to the original limited-slip differentials produced by Eaton for U.S. OEMs. The question is, which Eaton or Detroit Locker differential
We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear
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