Has anyone found a bolt-in LSD for a 90's hardbody 2wd?

[s13_240_rb20]

I've got my 1993 Hardbody and I have been searching for an hour. All I've found is that 4x4's had LSD's but they are wider axles (and taller suspension, I think), some kind of expensive locker kit, or try to weld the open differential.

Has no one found a 2wd LSD direct bolt-in replacement for the 90's hardbody? I thought I once heard that the canadian hardbody 2wds had LSD but today I read otherwise.

I am totally confused now, and I am even considering trying to put my R32 skyline LSD and axles under this thing if that's what it takes.....but to do that, I would probably go ahead and bag the rear end so I can do a complete custom suspension at the same time???

--TJ

[seang]

Have you read the axle sticky? zerothread/233955

I don't think the 4wd axle is any wider than the 2wd, but don't take my word for it 100%.

I am curious as to how compatable the axles are from other Japanese truck makers.

Here is a Detroit Locker for 31 spline H233B...http://www.ruggedrocksoffroad.....html

The last time I checked, a new LSD unit for a H233B was $1200! ouch

There is alot more info in that sticky.


Modified by seang at 1:41 PM 12/10/2009

[Desert Rat]

The 4wd axle is wider than a 2wd axle.

That said, it can still work.

As for 'bolt in LSD', there's really no such thing. You still need to set up gears with the correct shims to set the correct backlash if you replace a diff carrier. Unless you know what you're doing, it's not something I recommend for the weekend wrench.

[s13_240_rb20]

How hard is it for someone to "weld" the open differential? that would make it a Posi-track, right?? both wheels ALWAYS have equal distribution?? I don't know anything about this stuff..lol

--TJ

[Desert Rat]

Don't do it on a street driven truck. You'll be chirping tires around every corner and forget driving on slick surfaces

[s13_240_rb20]

Don't do it on a street driven truck. You'll be chirping tires around every corner and forget driving on slick surfaces

lol...I don't think I'd mind that at all. I need some solution for better power distribution. As it is, my RB doesn't do well at all with an open differential behind it.

Just how much wider is that 4wd axle? How hard is it to get this stock differential welded (and cost??)??

--TJ

[jeremymr06]

4x4parts .com has some lsds for the axle, but you have to run a different ring and pinion.https://www.4x4parts.com/catal...d=301

there is also a locker but it needs a non-lsd carrier???https://www.4x4parts.com/catal...d=318

welding the diff is ok if your going straight, but will make turning jumpy and you will have extreme tire wear. in the long run it would be cheaper to do the lsd or locker

hope that helps, cause iv been wondering the same thing

[s13_240_rb20]

Thanks for the info, guys....It took a while for me to figure out the problem turning you both refered to: the distance each tire travels when turning is different, but each wheel turns the same number of rotations....meaning that ONE of those tires is dragging. I understand now and that option is out.

That leaves the other major bolt in option, the 4wd axle. How much wider is it, or can someone with a 4wd measure the distance from the inside of one rotor to the inside of the other rotor, and I will compare it to mine??? pleeeezeeee??

I am posting videos on photobucket, and you can see in my launches that I neeeeed some better power distribution. I will link to the videos in my next post as soon as they finish uploading. I will probably have to link to my photobucket album, but you can click on the 4 videos when you get there.

--TJ

[s13_240_rb20]

Thanks for the info, guys....It took a while for me to figure out the problem turning you both refered to: the distance each tire travels when turning is different, but each wheel turns the same number of rotations....meaning that ONE of those tires is dragging. I understand now and that option is out.

That leaves the other major bolt in option, the 4wd axle. How much wider is it, or can someone with a 4wd measure the distance from the inside of one rotor to the inside of the other rotor, and I will compare it to mine??? pleeeezeeee??

I am posting videos on photobucket, and you can see in my launches that I neeeeed some better power distribution. I will link to the videos in my next post as soon as they finish uploading. I will probably have to link to my photobucket album, but you can click on the 4 videos when you get there.

--TJ

Let me know if this link to my videos works or not, please...

http://s268.photobucket.com/al...rb20/

[pejsa s-13]

damn sounds mean =]

where your at totally looks like colorado

pezi doen't that kinda look like the 58 behind coors in that last video?

[s13_240_rb20]

damn sounds mean =]

where your at totally looks like colorado

pezi doen't that kinda look like the 58 behind coors in that last video?

Might sound mean, but it still feels like it is lacking power...I have not put in the new spark plugs yet (engine sat up for a year) so I hope that will help.

The open differential certainly doesn't help my launch =(

My friend was driving a Mustang GT with minor bolt-on mods and he beat me everytime we took off on the interstate. I am missing some major power....feels like I have about 150hp instead of 220+/-. It is not slow compared to a KA 2.4, but it's not what this RB has done for me before in the 240sx.... =(

--TJ