Limited Slip???

[bozemanmt16]

I read on the internet yesterday that my 1999 mercury mountaineer v8 , comes stock with limited slip in the rear axle. But when i get stuck in snow only one tire is spinning in the rear. is my ls broken or what?


Tyler

 

[Ak LTD Xplorer]

no..stock LS's arent the best..that's why i want a electric(sp?) locker!!

 

[old mechanic]

Limited slip delivers power only to the wheel that is spinning. Just like Chevys Possi traction does. There the same with different names.

 

[jimbo74]

most limited slips arent strong enough to spin both rear wheels at the same time due to their design.... however a rear locker will spin both under power all the time....

 

[Josh]

I've read that if you add an extra plate to the clutch pack, it will make it a little tighter. Anybody heard that?

 

[rookieshooter]

I've read that if you add an extra plate to the clutch pack, it will make it a little tighter. Anybody heard that?

In my drag racing days that was normal practice.

 

[Josh]

Yea, I did a little more research and found this link. I plan to do this to tighten things up.

http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/5ohcpa/cpa5ohtech018.htm

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Holy old post.

 

[CDW6212R]

The traction lock isn't a standard option, it is rare actually. Check the door jamb VIN tag for the axle code, a letter code is a traction lock.

The traction lock is weak and does not last long with real use. There is no wear in a straight line with no tire spin. When you spin the tires at a turn, that wears them out fast. They can last years, or very few months depending on how you drive.

The rebuild kit used to be under $50, and is easy to install. I bought two so that I could install four frictions per side instead of three. I learned to do that myself in 1998 with my 93 Limited. You can do the traction lock without removing the diff. from the vehicle. Good luck,

 

[Josh]

Holy old post.

Holy crap, I didn't notice the date

 

[CDW6212R]

I hope that you didn't find this thread with the "New Posts" link, LOL.