limited slip

[rundogsfordeer]

just curious what exactly is limited slip does both tires spin or what i went ahead and ordered it on my ranger bc he said it gave it more traction if i do any offroading

 

[Hahnsb2]

For off-road they aren't that great. A typical limited slip is an open diff with a spring and clutch packs that clutch the side gears to the carrier in an attempt to make both tires spin, off road it typically performs like an open diff except for flat muddy surfaces. For off-roading, lockers are the bee's knees. Lunchbox lockers like a lock-right are cheap and easy to install and perform like no one's business.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

For off-road they aren't that great. A typical limited slip is an open diff with a spring and clutch packs that clutch the side gears to the carrier in an attempt to make both tires spin, off road it typically performs like an open diff except for flat muddy surfaces. For off-roading, lockers are the bee's knees. Lunchbox lockers like a lock-right are cheap and easy to install and perform like no one's business.

I don't know if I would put a locker in it at least until it is at least out of warrentee.

For mild stuff they help spin both tires, if it gets rough they can just let one tire spin though. For how most Rangers are driven they are really all that is needed.

 

[rundogsfordeer]

i knew they were not as good as a locker but was just wondering if two tires ever spun at the same time plus most of my offroading will not be to rough

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

l/s's really shine on-road...but are better than an open off road.

 

[bobbywalter]

my experience with l/s has only left me wondering why they are offered in anything that leaves pavement.

 

[Turbo-T]

In '72 I worked in a IH dealership. One of the mechanics changed the dif gears on a customers Travelall. The guy came back 2 weeks later complaining of the rig pulling to the left while pulling a travel trailer. Long story short, the dif was limited slip and had pulled that trailer 500 miles with all the power going to the Right rear wheel.

 

[almostclueless]

l/s's really shine on-road...but are better than an open off road.

Yep.....though I wonder how many yokels realize they have to ensure they never run a tire low on pressure or use two different size/brand tires on the same axle so they dont burn the clutches out.

 

[Kona]

If you have more then a couple of inches of lift and something bigger then 31's on your Ranger OR you offroad all the time then you need more then L/S , 99 % of limited diffs work better then most peoples 4X4 system. You do have to feed them right but for the casual offroader , or the beginner you do not need the fancy stuff until you know you will really use it. Or if you like to bring your mall-crawler to the bar and brag about your stuff.