Re: "lockers"
Does anyone know the manufacturer of the factory electronic locker used on the 05/06 4 x 4 OR Xterra?
I'd prefer a 4 x 2 Xterra, but would like a locking rear differential. Unfortunately, Nissan does not provide the elect. locker on the 4 x 2 OR the way they do on the 4 x 2 Nismo Frontier.
I suppose a conversion to a factory e-locker would be expensive, and am not sure it would fit all models. Anyone know about such a conversion?
I believe the 05/06 Xterras use several differentials: an 8 bolt covered (C200 model) and a 10 bolt covered Dana 44 variant (M 226 model). I think all the axles have splines of 33.
The latest Nissan X brochure claims the axles are Dana on the 6 speed models. I looked at a number of Xterras/differentials today; the 6 speeds had 10 bolts, the autos 8 bolts, including a 4 x 2 OR automatic trans edition. I did not see a 4 x 4 OR.
Other than a factory e-locker coversion, any other ideas for getting a locker on a 4 x 2 05/06 X?
I've heard good and bad about PowerTrax mechanical diffs. (apparently not currently available). Some say they can cause failure of the differential case. Others claim they work great, especially for lighter use. I seek better traction, but do not plan "extreme" use (rock climbs, etc). Comments thereof?
Thanks!