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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Greetings All, I'm new here and I am ordering a new Ranger Edge standard with a limited slip differential. I have heard three different stories about my question which is ; who manufactures the Lsd for the Edge standard? Torsen's site tells me that they make LSDs for the FX4, only. I hope to find correct information 'cause I've heard uncomplimentary comments about the Torsen. If Torsen does'nt make it for my truck who does? I thank any and all for any help at all, in advance. zeek
 
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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Torsen is only in the FX4 model of the Ranger. The LS put in other rangers is made by Ford. Torsion is one of the best you can buy.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Thank you for that info. Do you by any chance know where I can find details of the Ford LSD? I'd just like to take a look at how it is built. And get the pros and cons of it. TIA, zeek
 
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiast and the best of luck with your new Ranger.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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thank you.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Where in ohio are you zeek?

Im over in the akron area.

I believe the ford unit is called Traction-Loc or something similar

You might try google search or a search of the forums.

Its just a basic clutch/friction type limited slip.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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OK, I appreciate the help. zeek
 
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Rand, I'm in conneaut and not awake yet. thank you.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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I don't know who makes the diffy's that are in your ranger,but about Torsion diff's.Who said bad things about them?I run a all gear Torsion,and it'll lock solid without the ratcheting and bucking around the tight twisties.I ate two traction lok's in my 5.0 monster before going to the Torsion,and it's handeled every beating I've thrown at it so far.Slicks and all,I'm now more worried about twisting my axels.
Peace out.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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Ben, I thank you for the feedback. Have a good one, zeek
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Hey RAND i used to live in the North Hill area of Akron. Talk about a great neighborhood. Got a lot of great memories from the time I lived in Ohio.
 
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