Eaton Detroit Locker | General Motors / Chevrolet / Pontiac / Buick / Oldsmobile | GM 7.5″ Rear | 26 Spline 10 Bolt C-Clip | 3.23 & Up

The Eaton Detroit Locker is a locking differential that provides ultimate traction for mild to extreme vehicle applications. Its unique, bulletproof design is engineered to keep both wheels in drive mode – even if one wheel is lifted off the ground.

Specs

Part Number: 162C58A

Traction Type: Eaton Detroit Locker

Carrier Break: 3.23 & Up

Differential: GM 7.5″

Vehicle Fitment

• Buick                   Apollo   1973 – 1975
• Buick                    Electra   1977 – 1984
• Buick                    Regal     1978 – 1983
• Buick                    Skylark  1975 – 1979
• Chevrolet             Camaro 1982 – 1989
• Chevrolet             Caprice 1978 – 1992
• Chevrolet             El Camino 1977 – 1987
• Chevrolet             Impala  1977 – 1985
• Chevrolet             Malibu  1973 – 1983
• Chevrolet             Monte Carlo 1978 – 1988
• Chevrolet             Nova     1977 – 1979
• Chevrolet             S10        1983 – 1989
• Chevrolet             Astro     1985 – 1989
• Oldsmobile         Cutlass  1978 – 1981
• Oldsmobile         Cutlass Supreme  1982 – 1988
• Oldsmobile         Omega  1976 – 1979
• Pontiac                Bonneville 1975 – 1986
• Pontiac                Catalina 1975 – 1981
• Pontiac                Firebird 1977 – 1989
• Pontiac                Grand Prix  1977 – 1987
• Pontiac                Ventura 1972 – 1977

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Operation

Normally locked, during straight-line driving, the Detroit Locker sends 100% of available torque to both wheels equally. During turns and maneuvers, the internal components unlock to allow one wheel to spin faster or slower as necessary (free wheel). When the vehicle returns to straight-line driving, the components re-engage and provide power to both wheels.

Performance

The Detroit Locker is highly engineered, tested and validated for a variety of uses including racing, towing, off-road, rock crawling and street/strip. No other performance differential can match its reputation for delivering traction in mud, snow, rocks and on the track.

Lubrication

A quality petroleum GL5 rated (mineral) based oil is recommended. Synthetic oils may also be used if desired per axle manufacturer’s recommendations

Features

Normally locked, with automatic, speed sensitive unlocking as needed

Provides maximum amount of traction to both wheel ends