Jason:
On the later model Dak's, your front axles, diff, and drive shaft are
turning all the time in 2wd.
I'm sure limited slip would cause no end of problems.
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Everything that I've read indicates that trying to put a limited slip in the
front isn't a very good idea. Something to do with the fact that our front
axle doesn't fully disconnect when you go back in 2wd. I think one side is
still connected to the transfer case, just not the other side of the axle (I
could be wrong in this, hopefully someone will correct me if I am). Putting
an LSD up front is supposed to do really strange things to your steering on
the street. I believe that the only option is something like an ARB air
locker that you can turn off at will. Unfortunately, I don't think they
make one for the front.
While I'm thinking of the front axle, anyone know if it's possible to get a
gear ratio lower (numerically larger) than the factory 3.9 up there?
Thanks
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Jason Bleazard
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
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