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A locking differential is provided for selectably locking a first axle to a second axle. The locking differential utilizes a dog clutch assembly characterized by two interlocking clutch members positioned between the differential side gears on opposing sides of the differential pinion shaft. The int

A locking differential is provided for selectably locking a first axle to a second axle. The locking differential utilizes a dog clutch assembly characterized by two interlocking clutch members positioned between the differential side gears on opposing sides of the differential pinion shaft. The interlocking clutch members have face splines thereon for engaging corresponding face splines formed on the side gears. An actuating mechanism can be selectably activated to force the two interlocking members into engagement with the side gears.

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A locking differential kit adapted for assembly into a casing of a differential gear assembly disposed between a first drive axle shaft and a second drive axle shaft for converting said differential gear assembly into a locking differential gear assembly which can be selectably actuated to lock said

A locking differential kit adapted for assembly into a casing of a differential gear assembly disposed between a first drive axle shaft and a second drive axle shaft for converting said differential gear assembly into a locking differential gear assembly which can be selectably actuated to lock said first drive axle shaft to said second drive axle shaft, said locking differential kit comprising: first and second differential side gears adapted to be angularly fixed with respect to each said first and second drive axle shafts, each said differential side gears having an inner face and an outer face, said inner face having a face spline formed thereon; first and second interlocking members adapted to be installed on either side of a pinion shaft of said differential gear assembly, each said interlocking member having an inner face and an outer face, said outer face having formed thereon a corresponding face spline adapted to engage said face spline formed on the inner face of each said differential side gear, such that when said locking differential kit is assembled into said vehicular differential gear assembly casing, said interlocking members can be moved into selective engagement with said first and second differential side gears so as to prevent substantial rotational differentiation thereof; a remotely activated actuator comprising a mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic transducer for causing said interlocking member to engage said differential side gears whereby a selectable locking differential is achieved.