first off, what is limited slip? i was told that dodge comes with it. mines a 93 dak and i was wondering exactly what it does. also, i want both my wheels to spin when i light up the tires on dry cement. how would i accomplish that?

 

Try googling limited slip, the explanation would take way too much space here.

FYI, limited slip, was a option for your truck. If you're only spinning one wheel you don't have it.

 

thats the thing tho, is in the snow or on wet cement, i spin both, but on dry cement i only spin the one, its sad and embarassing lol

 

Limited slip differentials have a series of clutches that press together when torque is applied through the differential to give power to both wheels despite which one has traction. During a turn, when the wheels need to travel at different rates, the clutches slip. The best a limited slip differential can do as far as power transfer goes is about 60-40 and shouldn't get confused with lockers which will give a 50-50 power split.

 

and i can put in lockers my self without too much difficulty? if so, does anyone know a walk through i can look at just so i dont mess anything up when i do decide to put them in?

 

Open differentials can spin both wheels if they have the same traction. Also, the clutches in limited slip differentials wear out. There is always a chance that you have a limited slip differential with worn out clutches that just can't handle the required force to spin both wheels on dry cement. Call a local dodge dealership and give them your VIN and they should be able to tell you if your truck was equipped with one.

 

sounds good, will do first thing tomorrow. thanks man

 

I don't know how to install a locker (I've never done one), I put a dana trac lok limited slip diff ($250 shipped on ebay... and this is the factory LSD for chrysler axles, but will cost about $600 from dodge) in my rear axle. It took me an afternoon to swap the carriers, but required a dial indicator, the worlds biggest allen wrench (I used an extra torsion bar I had laying around) and the knowledge of how to set the proper backlash on the ring gear. There are lockers that are designed to replace the spider gears and go in without any hassle, but they will run you somewhere between $450 and $600+ and are a harsher ride on the street.

 

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

 

I have the Richmond gear/Powertrax No Slip locker. It is a good price. And easy to install. Takes 1hour no special tools required. And best part it is a FULL locker. That means when you need the traction you will get all your power to both wheels.