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I notice that one of the technical spec sheets references a limited slip differential. Are these common? Are most Delicas open?

Can't say that I've had a wheel off the ground yet to confirm.

Do the codes indicate somewhere whether a vehicle has the limited slip?

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if you get underneath and check it out you will find out. Mine says something about LSD fluid only or something to that effect... yeah...

Adrock wrote:if you get underneath and check it out you will find out. Mine says something about LSD fluid only or something to that effect... yeah...

hi Adrock, just would like to ask, as to where this would be, specifically? photos would be great :)

Or jack up both rear wheels. Turn one side - if the other side goes the opposite way - Open diff. If it goes the same way: LSD.

Open diffs are the most common, while limited slip diffs are stock on the Chamonix/Jasper models and optional on the Exceed/Super Exceed models.

Open diff is best suited for all around driving. Works well in slick/snow/ice conditions.

Downside is that if you have one wheel off the ground or one wheel slipping, you loose traction in the rear.

Limited slid diff is best suited for off road driving. Works well when you need grip on both or either wheel in the rear. Ideal for sand, gravel, mud, etc...

Downside is that you have torque applied to both wheels. When making a sharp turn, you can 'chirp' the rear end or skip it. In slick/icy conditions, the rear end can kick out sideways if you're not careful. Upside is that once you understand how it works, it's an advantage because it's predictable.