Hi.. I have a 2000SC 4X4, 3.55 regular axle, and i'm wondering when i shift it in to 4Wheel is the front LS, or is it same as the rear just one wheel peel. I'm wondering this because it seems to have alot more traction, than really i should have. ETC.(3 Wheels instead of 2)? Thanks in advance

 

I'm not sure Ford even offers LS on the front anymore. They used to, especially in HD trucks.

 

Hint: 4 wheel drive
I believe its 4 wheels turnings.

 

fast46triton


I believe thats true if it has limited slip, but mine does not. Its regular axle.

 

The Limited slip refers to when you have it in 2 wheel drive, you have 1 wheel spining.
But I believe when you put it in 4 wheel drive, all wheels are turning.

 

If you have LS (3.55LS) then it's just the rear. When in 4 wheel with a LS in rear you have 3 wheel. But from what it sounds like (1 wheel peel) you didn't get the 3.55LS rear axle. The added traction comes from the weight of the engine. Not sure about ford IFS but most front axles can house an aftermarket LS. What I've seen done is install a true locker in the rear and a LS in the front.

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[This message has been edited by Firezap (edited 01-30-2000).]

 

I wouldn't advise one though...Unless you are a serious guru...

-the cause excess tire wear
-and they also are Very hard to steer.

 

GSXR,

The front end of the F-150 is an open differential. The weight of the engine aids with the traction. The way a differential works is simple. Say the differential case speed is 100% and the left wheel is is turning at 90% of the case speed then the right wheel must turn at 110% of the case speed. So as long as surface traction allows it both front ( same applies to rear) wheels will turn. When one wheel locks (gets stuck) it turns 0% of the differential case speed so the other wheel spins 200%. Hope ths helps.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier

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00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks,
SmittyBilt Nerfs, Borla Cat Back
Modified Air Cleaner Outlet Tube,
Superchips

 

LS rear is two wheel and locking in the front gives you 3 wheel. Ford don't offer true 4 wheel drive. Come to think of it, I don't believe anyone offers true 4wd, at least not since International.

Henry.

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99 F-150 XL 4x4. RC Flareside 4.6 5spd, 3.55LS. gibson 3" cat-back, K&N Gen ll.Westin step bars.Ventshade window deflectors and bug deflector. rhino liner and a cool white shifter ball.

 

Thanks everyone starting to understand.