Hey guys, my 04 4.0 4x4 has an open rear end (I hate it) and I was wondering if you have any reccomendations on the best place to get a new stock limited slip? I dont do a lot of serious wheeling so I dont really want a locker. I'm mostly looking for something that will help me get going a little better in the snow and rain and I am thinking the stock L/S will be best for me. Any reccomendations on where to get one? Also, my truck has 90k on it so I am thinking of getting new bearings ect, for the rear end since its going to be apart anyways. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

 

order one from summit/ford racing

 

Summit has a great price on them. Or check ranger/mustang forums for them used or rebuilt or sometimes new.

 

Do what they say!

 

Thanks guys, I think I will check summit!

 

Hmm, It looks like for some reason summit only has the 31 spline one right now. I will have to do some more checking

 

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you do have an 8.8 right?

 

Wow, Im not sure how I missed that. Yeah I do have an 8.8, and thats what I needed. Thanks man.

 

jy...

 

Or you could get a detroit true-trac limited slip that is gear driven, with no clutches to wear out. More expensive but a better long term option.

 

He speaks the truth!!!.

 

but expense is surely a factor, when he said he doesn't want to go locker, as it's not going to be put to much use, i don't even think he needs a torsen, just regular l/s, if it's an 8.8, mustang 5L's should fit, and they are EVERYWHERE esp jy... (sadly said, as i own one)

 

no one has mentioned Torsen he doesnt even have a 31 spline axle why are you bringing it up? most JY LS need to be rebuilt might as well just get a whole new carrier

 

Are you certain that your diff is "open"? I thought that all the 4 liter Rangers came stock with the l/s diff.

 

no LS was an option not all 4.0L came with them

 

you can get a clutch pack kit for the stock l/s for like $50, and it's pretty easy to install yourself.

x2 on the tru-trac. if I was gonna spend money for a new unit, it wouldn't be on a factory style l/s

 

easy... it was just a suggestion...

 

yep i second and third the detroit true trac
the second best to the ARB AIR LOCKER.

when it comes to differential carrier stoutness ( do not be cheap )
pay the extra money and get a tough and quality product