Limited slip
I don't know about "JACKING THE TRUCK UP" , but it really sounds a whole lot easier to call the dealership and provide them, with the last 8 numbers of the VIN. But hey, it's your choice. Good luck.
ORIGINAL: cumminalong
Just jack up the back of the truck. If you turn one tire forward and the other tire does the same, you have a limited slip. If it goes in the opposite direction, you have an open differential.
Just jack up the back of the truck. If you turn one tire forward and the other tire does the same, you have a limited slip. If it goes in the opposite direction, you have an open differential.
Ummm...Ummmm... I hope not..
LSD and regular diffs will BOTH spin like that without an input direction and load.
This is not a valid test.
Take a look for a tag on one of the bolts on your diff's cover if you didn't keep the window sticker..
If there's still a doubt, stop by any DCX dealer and have them scan your VIN and pull up the specs.
Depending where live you might have luck at a salvage yard and just get a complete rear end. If you go the after market rout I would avoid a locker if you drive much on the street, but then again if it is an off road vehicle the added benefit of a locker may be worth the added tire wear. A good after market diff to look at is Power Trax (I think that’s the one) this is almost a locker but is supposed to be street friendly, but I don't have any personal experience with one just what I've read and heard. I wanted to say that Arrowman but have never tested it on my truck. That sound more like a spool than an LSD, even most locker require input to spin the wheel in the same direction.
Just talked to dealer. They sell the LS gears for $625. It's easier than changing whole rear end. Will probably have them change the gears too to keep warranty intact. Probably total cost just under $1000. Oh well, hard to earn, easy to spend.
Not really sure. But i would venture to say that alot of the guys on this forum could provide you with an answer.
If not, you could always consult a parts person at the dealership, to get some idea.
Hope this helps.
If not, you could always consult a parts person at the dealership, to get some idea.
Hope this helps.



