MUCH cheaper and anyone can install it since it doesn't require difficult setup or special tools.
The only LS for the front is the newly available torsen I think. Who wants 2 limited slips? Get the truck twisted up and you'd still only be turning one front and one rear.

If I had another ranger I would like a front limited slip, but only if I had a rear locker first. I considered this route for the f150, but for me I decided I would rather have an open diff/selectable locker up front. That's not an option for the ranger though.

 

well i went wheeling today and for the wheeling i do my torsen pretty much kicks *** on most things that i would need it to but i'm still considering the rear aussie/no slip just because i know i'll start wheeling more and i like the confidence knowing that i can get around in 2wd too. i've really been turned away from the front locker for 2 reasons. one, i drive in the snow a lot in the winter to go skiing and tow my sleds, AND i dont know if i trust the strength of my cv for that kinda thing haha.

KLC, what i might do is buy an open carrier and install kit and go have you install it and drive around on that for a while, not wheeling, until i can afford the locker again and then just lock it myself. could you get me the links or a write up for everything i would need for a rear locker like you said?
thanks.
and thanks brian, you've been a huge help.

 

Rear 8.8:

Master install kit - MASTER INSTALL KIT FOR FORD 8.8, K F8.8

Open carrier - 8.8 OPEN CARRIER 31 SPLINE (YC F880502)