Dowshifting w/ a Detroit Locker

This happened a few months ago when the car was running, but I just remembered it.

After I installed my 9" w/ Detroit Locker I went out for a test drive. While on said test drive, I downshifted coming to a red light, and the car started fish tailing, almost to the point of spinning out. I immediately pulled it out of gear and stopped with the brakes.

I know the reason behind this is the new rear, but I don't know why...anyone care to enlighten me? If it is the norm with Lockers, then I won't worry, if it's not then I have a problem.

Thanks.

did it red line? if so you mighta locked it up....

or you could have torqued the drive shaft, and when it flexed back it broke the rear loose

i dunno, lol

took me awhile to get used to my Locker there violent its normal aslong as you have no other noises than the normal clunky sounds from the locker

Here is a decent site that explains the inner workings of different types of differentials.

You may know already now, but I still found it to be useful.

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/Detro...ic-lockers.htm

its because the locker is engaging and dissengaging the axles at different time. its normal