Awhile back Robert Trottman and Joe Borg had the following conversation.
I saved it so one day I could carry out Joe Borgs test. In it they speak
of Limited slip and Axle ratio's. Well, today I tried the suggested
methods and My driveshaft turned 1 and 1/2 times per 1 rotation of the
tire. Even had a friend double check me. Is 1 and 1/2 turns right? If
so, what axle ratio would that be?
Thanks,
Chad Clifton
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(BTW, the below message was sent 1/29/98. I've had it for awhile huh?)
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Yes, you have whats known as an LSD (limited slip differential)
formerly known as sure grip (SG). Instead of all power going to one
wheel and doing massive burnouts the power is dispersed to both
wheels
for greater traction. If you jack both wheels off the ground, turn
a
wheel and both should spin in the same direction. Mark your tire
and
spin the driveshaft to see what your axle ratio is. About 3 1/2
turns
would be a 3.55, almost 4 turns would be a 3.90. Hope this helps.
Joe
Borg
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Subject: DML: LSD
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at internet
Date: 1/29/98 12:31 PM
What exactly is LSD? (that stands for limited slip differential,
right?). How do I know if I have it? When I burn out, both tires lay a
patch, does that mean I have LSD? What benefits does it provide?
Thanks, this isn't too important, I'm just wondering.
Robert Trottmann
rotrottmann@davidson.edu
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