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Folks I'm just getting started here. Did all/most stock 2wd 2001 models have the same differential or are there several? 
I'm picking my truck up tomorrow and want to get a level-set on how its equipped, gearing and differential. Its an 01 2.3L duratech & 5-speed. no aftermarket or otherwise mods.
Another dumb question: is it 'accepted wisdom' that the best compromise diff for a 2wd is a limited-slip type? I will seldom be offroad with this truck, but it will see a lot of two-lane backroads with some churt/gravel/rock/broken pavement/mud/etc etc. I didn't get it to drone up and down freeways if you know what I mean. it will be utilitarian.
thanks for guidance
I'm picking my truck up tomorrow and want to get a level-set on how its equipped, gearing and differential. Its an 01 2.3L duratech & 5-speed. no aftermarket or otherwise mods.Another dumb question: is it 'accepted wisdom' that the best compromise diff for a 2wd is a limited-slip type? I will seldom be offroad with this truck, but it will see a lot of two-lane backroads with some churt/gravel/rock/broken pavement/mud/etc etc. I didn't get it to drone up and down freeways if you know what I mean. it will be utilitarian.
thanks for guidance
