I don't think this is possible, but if the drive shaft turns 1.5 times to 1 turn
of the tire that means that you have 1.5 to 1 ratio. This can't be right. Check
it again.
Colin H.
Chad wrote:
> 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
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> (BTW, the below message was sent 1/29/98. I've had it for awhile huh?)
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> 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
>
> ______________________________ Reply Separator
> _________________________________
> 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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