Whats the difference between the different diffs ?

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Stevin
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Post Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:10 am

Was wondering what the differeence between a Lock Diff, LSD and Open diff is ?
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Post Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:45 am

What's the diff 'twixt diff diffs?

An open diff allows free rotation of each wheel independantly.

A LSD has a percentage (25% on Sport diffs?) of lock-up between the wheels, to prevent slip but allow some variance in movement between the wheels.

A locked diff means that both wheels move together. Not good for cornering.

I think that's it?
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