Locking differential

A locking differential is designed to overcome the chief limitation of a standard open differential by essentially 'locking' both wheels on an axle together as if on a common shaft. This forces both wheels to turn in unison, regardless of the traction (or lack thereof) available to either wheel individually.Dodge Power Wagons feature front & rear selectable locking differentialsARB Air locking differential fitted to a Mitsubishi Delica L400 LWB Diff A locking differential is designed to overcome the chief limitation of a standard open differential by essentially 'locking' both wheels on an axle together as if on a common shaft. This forces both wheels to turn in unison, regardless of the traction (or lack thereof) available to either wheel individually.