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Dec 8, 2003 | 12:29 PM

Jupiter Coyote

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Probably a dumb question but...

Are all 4x4 rear ends Limited Slip?

Dec 8, 2003 | 01:05 PM

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I would think so considering my truck is the bottom of the line f150 and it has limited slip.

Dec 8, 2003 | 01:09 PM

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No they are not.

check the tag on your rear diff if your un sure.

If i'm not mistaken, it'll say #.##L for a limited slip, and just #.## for a open rearend.

Dec 8, 2003 | 05:09 PM

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Post the axle code from your doorjam sticker and we can tell you what it is.
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Dec 8, 2003 | 06:29 PM

Jupiter Coyote

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Axle code is H9. Is that a 3.55 non LS???

Dec 8, 2003 | 07:17 PM

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What Rangerman said. I don't think so Jupiter, code for 3.55, non LS is 19(got it on my truck). I believe the wider pumpkin's are the ones with LS.

Dec 8, 2003 | 07:46 PM

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What Rangerman said. I don't think so Jupiter, code for 3.55, non LS is 19(got it on my truck). I believe the wider pumpkin's are the ones with LS.

Actually the open rear end carriers and the LS carriers will interchange, as long as they are equal rear end size carriers.

The ring gear that's on your open rear carrier will bolt right up to the LS counter part.

In lame mans terms the open carriers and the LS carriers are of the same dimensions, just the internals of the LS carrier are different.

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Dec 8, 2003 | 08:16 PM

superrangerman2002

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Sorry for not catching the H9 Code ?

H9 is 3.55 LS

So yes you do have a LS rear.

Dec 8, 2003 | 08:34 PM

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Cool! Thanks!

Dec 8, 2003 | 09:29 PM

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Also, nothing beats a first hand inspection to make sure it wasn't added like I did to mine. If you jack up the rear and can turn the wheels with it in park then its open. If they won't turn, but will turn the same direction when you take it out of park its LS.

Dec 8, 2003 | 09:41 PM

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Also, nothing beats a first hand inspection to make sure it wasn't added like I did to mine. If you jack up the rear and can turn the wheels with it in park then its open. If they won't turn, but will turn the same direction when you take it out of park its LS.

That's very true, especially if you like swap in LS's like I do.

I sure that the owner of my recently traded off Ranger is in for a surprise...The door tag says open rear but there's a LS in thanks to me.