Lefty
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- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Ranger Edge
- Transmission
- Automatic
Not long ago I posted an article asking what is the best limited slip differential for a Ranger?
I went with the most popular recommendation, the Torsen, a brand new one installed on my 8.8 4/10 read axle. What a joy! We've had only 5" inches of snow since then, but it's enough to know. how it works There is no real learning curve involved. It's taken to the road like a champ, giving me a straight line launch with greatly improved traction. Sideways motion can occur if I really tromp down, but only if I'm going out of my way to cause it. For the most part it tracks straight even if both wheels break loose. I'm not sure if the other options would have offered more transparent behavior. I rather doubt it.
I have always resorted to using sand and gravel in the back end, 240 lbs, to be exact. It's a simple fix, It's not really transparent. The wheels grab but under certain situations, the back end can be very hard to control should it break loose. Now I don't need the weight at all. I may still throw a little in the back when the snow really starts to fly. It's now an option, not a necessity.
For what it's worth, I'm pleased. And thanks!
I went with the most popular recommendation, the Torsen, a brand new one installed on my 8.8 4/10 read axle. What a joy! We've had only 5" inches of snow since then, but it's enough to know. how it works There is no real learning curve involved. It's taken to the road like a champ, giving me a straight line launch with greatly improved traction. Sideways motion can occur if I really tromp down, but only if I'm going out of my way to cause it. For the most part it tracks straight even if both wheels break loose. I'm not sure if the other options would have offered more transparent behavior. I rather doubt it.
I have always resorted to using sand and gravel in the back end, 240 lbs, to be exact. It's a simple fix, It's not really transparent. The wheels grab but under certain situations, the back end can be very hard to control should it break loose. Now I don't need the weight at all. I may still throw a little in the back when the snow really starts to fly. It's now an option, not a necessity.
For what it's worth, I'm pleased. And thanks!
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