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Limited slip in the front?

Big Bear Bob

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Big Bear area of Southern Ca. near "Rim of the World drive", & Sugarloaf Mountain
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98 XLT /01 Dodge 1500 4X4
I have seen a few posts where people are talking about installing lockers up front, but what about limited slip front diff's. I have a 373 ls in the rear, and from what I understand a limited slip in the front would be easier on tires, and maybe the drive train in general. So are there any available and if so how much do the cost? and would they make enoughl difference to invest in?
 






Actually, most people like a selectable locker better up front. Any sort of locking of the front can cause driveability problems on road, as you know. With a selectable locker, you only engage it when you need it, and it's invisible when you don't. This way, you don't have any surprises or problems because the locker is manual.
 






I believe the only LSD option is the Tru-Trac, but I don't think it fits the newer Ex's front axle. Torsen has one they developed for the BITD rasce trucks that fits our ******* D35, however, they are not marketing it because they feel that the demand isn't large enough.

--Sean
 






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