snow = limited slip errrrr need rear end

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Old 12-16-2010, 03:50 AM
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snow = limited slip errrrr need rear end

2003 f150 4x4 ex cab. I hate fords limited slip.
whats are all your thoughts on aftermarket diffs? whos running them and how much do you like them? did you do the front end too? my 4 wheel drive = to one wheel spining in back, and one in front. what kind of traction do you get from that?... errrr..... wisconsin roads in winter are crap, and then i need to go off road. i still want to be able to make turns.
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 07:17 AM
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If you only have one wheel spinning in back, you either don't have LS or the clutches are shot.
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 08:58 AM
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sounds like you have an open diff not ls
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 11:09 AM
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What is the axle code on the door sticker? If it is 2 numbers (ex. 19) it is an open diff. If it is a letter and number (ex. H9) it is LS.
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 11:18 AM
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what's your axle code????

I'd for sure go with a detroit locker since you off road
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 02:27 PM
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Ford's LS is about the same as every one elses, it's comprised of clutches that wear. I've had GM and Chrysler LS, no better, no worse.

Sounds like yours isn't LS though, means you have two open diffs.

Only the driver can adapt to conditions (which include vehicle, roadway, weather) and learn from experiences and then apply the lessons learned. Driving in slick stuff now is ... if anything ... easier than it was 40 years ago when I started driving on roadways. You have to pick your path carefully, and learn that a heavy throttle foot is a sure recipe for getting STUCK.

 

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Old 12-16-2010, 08:58 PM
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i love my ls i mean for it being stock.. it works great reallly does help in the snow...
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 11:25 AM
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i might go out today and see if my clutches are burnt up...i would hate to have to rebuild that dif
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 01:40 PM
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^^ Did you ever look at the code first?
 



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