1998Exp
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- December 5, 2010
- Messages
- 1,340
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- City, State
- Seattle WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 Limited V8 AWD
I know that this has been discussed before, but couldn't see any resolution.
In my quest to find a 'decent' 2nd gen for an offspring, I came across a good-looking XLT with V8/AWD drivetrain. To my surprise, the axle code was 45 = 3.55 ratio, open differential. Looks like for the XLT open diff was standard, unless someone paid extra for a limiited slip, and only the EB and Limited got LSD.
Far from being an expert on four-wheeling, but what's the point of having an AWD with on open rear diff? The front one on those vehicles is always open, so if the rear is open too you can have two wheels spinning, one on each axle, and the vehicle going nowhere. Am I missing something?
In my quest to find a 'decent' 2nd gen for an offspring, I came across a good-looking XLT with V8/AWD drivetrain. To my surprise, the axle code was 45 = 3.55 ratio, open differential. Looks like for the XLT open diff was standard, unless someone paid extra for a limiited slip, and only the EB and Limited got LSD.
Far from being an expert on four-wheeling, but what's the point of having an AWD with on open rear diff? The front one on those vehicles is always open, so if the rear is open too you can have two wheels spinning, one on each axle, and the vehicle going nowhere. Am I missing something?