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Hi. I would like to install an LSD in the rear differential in my 1989 Trooper. Is it possible to do it without messing with the ratios ? I want to keep the front differential stock.

Thanks in advance for any response.

 

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A 89 should be a 12bolt. So you should have no issues with installing an LSD.

Can you elaborate more on this ?

 

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Thanks Tentin for the info. I was looking for some info and found an LSD called Lokka. They are made in Australia. There is also the Aussie. By chance, can you tell me how they work, will they work the same as 3rd member with option code G80 ?

Since I will be looking for this G80 diff. , a picture of the inside would be great. Here in PR, there are a couple of yunk yards specialized on Isuzu Troopers, Amigos, etc. Maybe I will be lucky to find one of those, if not, I’ll probably buy one of those aftermarket LSD.

 

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Lokka isn't a limited slip, it's a locker. Meaning you'll be dragging/chirping wheels around in parking lots, hearing clunks, etc. Much better off road, but a lot worse on the street.

I'm not sure if 1st gen amigos are 4.56. Here's a wiki that shows the different factory differentials by year

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I mostly use this Trooper for off-road. Probably a lunch box locker (ausie or lokka ) would be better than a lsd.

I’ve also read about e-lockers. Any comments regarding e-lockers are welcome.

 

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Hi again. I was also thinking about Helical Worm Gear LSD. This LSD uses no clutches ( that is a
plus ) . What do you think , has anyone installed one of these Helical Worm gear LSD’ s ?

 

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Sounds like you're talking about a torsion lsd, which like MO&G said aren't available for Isuzu. Theoretically, they would behave the same as a standard LSD with clutch packs, so I wouldn't get too hung up on their availability. They sound better on paper because there are no clutches to wear out, but I don't think they have any reputation for being any better or worse than other LSD set-ups.

Probably you are right. I was reading about this Torsten type LSD and for the aplication I want, it will not work. I am going to use it off-road and I read that no torque is sent to the wheels when one wheel loses contact with surface. At least, clutch type LSD will work in that situation.

 

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Well I order an e-locker in Chinatown. In is a knockoff of the Eaton e-locker. I know it is not the same quality. I was not willing to pay around 1.3k for the real deal.

 

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Let us know how it works out. When do you think it'll be installed?

As soon as it arrives, ( I bought it last week). it comes from China, it will take probably a month to arrive.

 

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The e-locker arrived today. Here are some

 

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This week I installed the e-locker. I tested it an it is working as expected.

 

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Enemigo, it cost me around

Did you ever tell us about what this ran as far as price?

No I didn’t. It cost me $ 300.00 + $ 170.00 shipping delivered by UPS. It took around 2 weeks to be delivered to Puerto Rico. Maybe Continental USA will be cheaper. I bought it in Alibaba.com. They deliver by private shipping carriers to your physical address. Seller let you select between FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. I selected UPS because UPS driver knows where I live. I live in a rural area where the houses don’t have numbers.

By the way, this was the fastest sea shipping method I’ve ever seen.

Price will depend on the seller. I got quotes from several sellers and chose the cheapest one.
I paid by PayPal through an Alibaba link. This gives you a protection in case item gets lost or damaged during shipping.

The seller wanted to pay for the item directly to his boss, wanted to be paid by PayPal to a personal account, that was a red flag to me. Be cautious when buying in Alibaba. I told the seller I wanted to pay for the item using Alibaba Trade Assurance. ( See picture ) and he generated a payment link.

By the way enemigo, where do you live ? You have a Spanish name on your profile .