Limited Slip (clutch) gone bad?

[baff2004]

I was wondering of anyone knew the life of a limited slip differential clutch. Normal driving and light off roading is what I usually do. But my X has 118,000 miles on it and one wheel is able to slip. The diff. rachets on tight slow turns. What gives??

 

[Premier]

I remember someone stating(maybe John V) that the LS under normal use, goes out after around 40k. It is different with every vehicle though.

 

[justsearching]

With 118K it may as well be open. Parts for a rebuild aren't expensive (~$50) but if you offroad much I'd get a locker. Lunchbox lockers like the NoSlip or LockRight are fairly cheap and very effective without destroying on-road manners.

Dave

 

[Premier]

No slip fairly cheap... LOL

 

[RiverRat]

My no slip was around $400 bones. Chatter can be a sign of not using friction modifyer. I'd guess that if no work has ever been done to your rear end that the l/s is worn out. Mine was working ok at 60k miles when it was replaced with a no slip.

 

[justsearching]

Originally posted by Premier
No slip fairly cheap... LOL

If you want cheap weld it. $400 is cheap for a very road-compatible automatic locker with the bonus of very simple installation. Compare to a detroit or selectable which for many means paying install labor on top of parts.

Granted, the lockright is cheaper but not as date friendly.