Tackling Your First Limited Slip Differential Install

I finally decided to do a limited slip differential install on my old project car last weekend, and let me tell you, it completely changed how the thing handles coming out of corners. If you've been living with a standard "open" differential, you know the pain of the "one-tire fire"—where you hit the gas and one wheel just spins uselessly while the other sits there doing nothing. Swapping that out for an LSD (Limited Slip Differential) is probably one of the most rewarding mechanical upgrades you can do, but it's definitely a job that requires some patience and a decent set of tools. ...

February 3, 2026 · 6 min · Meissa Unders