Advice for winter??

[thedave]

i'd recommend against the limited slip. If you have both tires spinning in poor traction it can kick you sideways real easy. With an open diff you have the non-drive tire helping to hold your line. You put the limited slip in and I predict you'll be spending a lot of time sideways.

 

[dla]

I've never understood the problem with limited slip. I drove a GMC van with limited slip - seemed to do just great in the snow (and this was a limited slip that didn't want to unlock).

I have a 2wd ranger that I'm re-gearing and adding an Aussie locker (8.8 Explorer upgrade). Chained up and loaded, the stock open-diff works OK, but definitely digs with passenger rear tire. I'm expecting much better performance with the locker as I think that both chained up wheels digging will improve straight line performance.

I understand that being on an icy slope without chains would result in the rear end sliding into the slope with the locker. I'm also wondering a bit about decelerating and turning an icy corner with the Aussie. I guess I'll find out when I get it finished. The reviews I've read said it was no big deal to get used to the winter handling.