Differential Setup
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Differential Setup
Hey Everyone - Have a differential question, looking to purchase a Ford Transit but I am getting hung up on limited slip differential (LSD).
Is it a must?
I plan on taking it on rougher trails at times and in the snow during snowboarding season (Keep in mind it is a 2wheel drive so nothing wild). I fear that even with the LSD it may not give me the confidence even in these situations and end up stuck anyway.
My two paths of thought at the moment are either go with theLSD orpurchase one without a LSD and throw a Detroit locker in the rear. I've also read Detroit lockers aren't the best for snow/road.
Any setup advice is welcome, have done a lot of work on engines, suspension, & transmissions in the past so I'm not concerned with the work just pricing and effectiveness.
Thanks !
Is it a must?
I plan on taking it on rougher trails at times and in the snow during snowboarding season (Keep in mind it is a 2wheel drive so nothing wild). I fear that even with the LSD it may not give me the confidence even in these situations and end up stuck anyway.
My two paths of thought at the moment are either go with theLSD orpurchase one without a LSD and throw a Detroit locker in the rear. I've also read Detroit lockers aren't the best for snow/road.
Any setup advice is welcome, have done a lot of work on engines, suspension, & transmissions in the past so I'm not concerned with the work just pricing and effectiveness.
Thanks !
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,526
Likes: 2,829
Welcome to FTE.
Rough snowy trails are not going to work, Detroit Locker or OEM LSD or stock open diff.
Your weight distribution and suspension limitations will unload the drive wheels to the point where you'll be stuck.
I would go with the OEM LSD and get some aggressive tires for your winter travels.
You'll have to feel your way as to how much that combo will take.
With a Detroit Locker or LSD, with both wheels spinning on ice you are going to get sideways very easily. The LSD is more forgiving while the Detroit locks up pretty rough by comparison.
Rough snowy trails are not going to work, Detroit Locker or OEM LSD or stock open diff.
Your weight distribution and suspension limitations will unload the drive wheels to the point where you'll be stuck.
I would go with the OEM LSD and get some aggressive tires for your winter travels.
You'll have to feel your way as to how much that combo will take.
With a Detroit Locker or LSD, with both wheels spinning on ice you are going to get sideways very easily. The LSD is more forgiving while the Detroit locks up pretty rough by comparison.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1982_f150
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
24
Oct 18, 2011 07:54 PM
Tdvjensen
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
3
Apr 15, 2003 05:36 AM
