Limited Slip Differential in Chevy Truck - Anyone done this?

[Duman]

Thinking about putting a limited slip differential in my truck, any of you guys done this?

[Irving]

Well, give more info. Are you just replacing the third member with a factory one that came with LSD? Are your questions more about install, or driving behavior after it's installed?

[mpatch]

From my experience differentials aren’t hard if you have the tools and knowledge. With that said the last time I needed one done I paid someone.
It’s one of those things if your screw it up you’ll ruin it in short order.

[ray1970]

Done a few but that was probably twenty years ago and I've erased most of what I once knew from my memory to make room for other stuff along the way.

[TFOGGER]

Had a couple of LSDs in trucks, rear only. the first one I did the install in my 67 Chevy K10 with a 12 bolt. Moroso Brute Strength clutch type. Worked well off road, and was ok to drive on the street with 32 inch tires. The second is a Detroit locker in a 8 3/4 Mopar in my 70 Dodge. I let a local shop install that as I didn't have time to screw with it at the time. Might as well be a spool, both on and off road. Chirps around corners on dry pavement, but utterly bulletproof off road.

[BPTactical]

Do not use the factory LSD offered by Chevy, they are known to come apart. Torsen gear type or a clutch type work best for street and occasional off road. As TFogger alluded to, Detroits are harsh on the street.

[ray1970]

Just man up and put a spool in it.

[BPTactical]

Just man up and put a spool in it.

Too much work Ray, fire up the buzz box!

[hurley842002]

Too much work Ray, fire up the buzz box!

"Lincoln locker"

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[Irving]

I get confused by all the different terms that are also brand names. I just bought one for my front. It locks up fully, but clicks when turning. What is that style referred to as?