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Feb 25, 2005 | 02:11 AM

shockwave6

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One tire spinning

How does the front work in 4w, Does only one tire get power?

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Feb 25, 2005 | 02:49 AM

Dave Sponaugle

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Without a limited slip only one tire has to spin on either end.
With open differentials on both ends when two tires spin, one on each axle, you are stuck.

Feb 25, 2005 | 10:00 AM

shockwave6

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I do have LS per axle code. Does this mean that both axles have LS or just one ?

Feb 25, 2005 | 10:33 AM

stbrem

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shockwave6

I do have LS per axle code. Does this mean that both axles have LS or just one ?

Just the rear. The front is open.

Stephen

Feb 25, 2005 | 10:36 AM

etcetera

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The factory LS is almost useless. The L should stand for Lots, as in Lots of Slip.

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Feb 25, 2005 | 12:36 PM

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Is it possible to put in a limited slip on the front without effecting the warranty coverage?

Feb 25, 2005 | 03:17 PM

1ruralmailman

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usually not, you have to have some slip for taking corners. oherwise one of two things will give either the tire edges,or the front axle will twist. i know you can put a locking one in but it usually is not the best idea for a truck that lives on pvement,or roads.

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Feb 25, 2005 | 05:29 PM

etcetera

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I like lockers in the front and back, but something that's manually activated like an ARB. If you need it, you can activate it.

Intalling any LS/locker will void the warranty on the axle. Shouldn't effect anything else though. If you have the work done at a shop or dealer they should cover it for a year anyways.

Eric