mate where abouts in brissy i'll show ya wat ive done with my ute, and take you for a ride to show ya the R31 diff workin, im in sunnybank if your anywhere near me it'd make it easier

if your keen that is???? ive only drivin mine in the wet once, scary at first, but fun.

hava good one champ

i have a locker in mine, its not too bad, makes the annoying noise round corners but the handling is fine, reversing is still the same, but yeah... the only downside i see is tyre wear, and getting done by the police for it....

Open and you'll wheelspin plenty and a detroit is a terrible thing i reckon. Noisy as hell and poping in and out all the time. Sometimes the wrong time if your up it then back off around a corner etc. LSDs are expensive but are the best compromise. Nice to drive and spin both wheels. Also if your a thrasher and LSD can suffer early wear.

What about a spool. Cheap as. $100. Wont break and 28spline axles should be fine too. Both wheels locked constant. Bad thing is tyre wear, shirp noise, parking and wet weather.

For those who don't know - I'm approx 1/2 way through my CA18det conversion project on my 1200 ute.

Just got the R31 diff back from being shortened & trying to decide what to do......

Options: -

1) Convert to a LSD configuration - I can get a centre for about $120, but my diff guy is telling me I should rebuild if I do this.
Looking at approx $600.

2) Detroit locker or similar - I can get a locker for about $250 & should be able fit to the diff without a rebuild, but I'm worried about handling...... Does anyone have one fitted that can advise how it affects handling in the wet etc.

3) Leave as is in open centre configuration to save $$$ - How bad will wheelspin / handling be?

Thanx