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- 2008 JK
The way to see if you have an LS is to look at your axle code. This should be on a sticker on the driver door. Axle codes and their definitions can be found here: Dead Link Removed
The factory LS does not function as a locker. It will help split torque between the wheels, but will eventually slip enough to give one wheel all the power. The newer Explorers may have an automatic system to use the brakes to help, but I'm not sure.
No posi will function as a true locker all the time. My Eaton posi may partition torque well, and can even send more torque to the tire with traction, but it will eventually slip in very high stress situations (though it has never failed me). I can get by with a posi with my high torque and good driving. If Splat was only an offroad vehicle, I'd have a locker.
The factory LS does not function as a locker. It will help split torque between the wheels, but will eventually slip enough to give one wheel all the power. The newer Explorers may have an automatic system to use the brakes to help, but I'm not sure.
No posi will function as a true locker all the time. My Eaton posi may partition torque well, and can even send more torque to the tire with traction, but it will eventually slip in very high stress situations (though it has never failed me). I can get by with a posi with my high torque and good driving. If Splat was only an offroad vehicle, I'd have a locker.