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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Limited slip standard?

I've got an old 89 Montero that came stock w a rear LSD, I've always wondered why all vehicles don't come with them standard. I mean I guess they ad alittle the price but so what, power brakes and roll down windows come standard.

Even w my worn out street tires I have no problem in 2wd going where some of my buddies trucks struggle in 4wd.

It can't be that big of a price difference especialy if the vehicle is designed that way from the factory.
Just never understood why all cars(especially pickups) didn't come w them stock on the drive axle.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Over millions of vehicles the cost would make quite a difference.

Also, no customer demand.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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And not everyone wants limited slip. In many on-road driving situations limited slip is a handicap, not a benefit.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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I would actually consider my F-150 and my Expy to be handicapped without the LS rear diff.

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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Some people do, some people don't. That is one reason why it's an option, not standard.
 
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