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How Do you tell if a used Ranger has a Limited slip?
NVM I changed my keywords and came up with an answer!

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there will be a tag on the rear end, other than that i don't know.......
 
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Geez, learn how to use the search (properly) newb
 
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Geez, learn how to use the search (properly) newb
I Did! LOL Apparantly you have to spell Correctly! I was actually amazed there wasn't a thread on this, then I did it agaon and came up with about 100! My Mom Says I'm Special!
 
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jack the rear end up and turn one of the wheels, if the other side turns the same way it has a limited slip, if it turns the opposite way then it has an open or a worn out limited slip.
also make sure the truck is in park or in gear.
 
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
also make sure the truck is in park or in gear.
if it is in park or in gear, then the rear end wont turn but about a 1/16 of a turn....not enough to engage the L/S unit...
 
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apply moderate pressure to the brakes with left foot... step firmly on gas pedel...

1 mark, open... 2 marks, LS


thats how i found out lol...then i checked the tag
 
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^^^lol.....that is a good one right there!
 
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There's also a tag on the safety tag that lets you know as long as the axle has never been modified. I think it's on near the door lock on the driver side door. That's how I figured out mine.

Here's a link the page that helped me out over on TRS.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html
 
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^^^^ Remember tho that doing a brake torque doesnt mean anything on an older ranger, I have LS and it is on its way out, f*cking Ford differentials.......

Check the tag to be sure....
 
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Originally Posted by SniperX103
There's also a tag on the safety tag that lets you know as long as the axle has never been modified. I think it's on near the door lock on the driver side door. That's how I figured out mine.

Here's a link the page that helped me out over on TRS.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html
what is wrong with the one we have on this site?
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=37149
 
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