| From | Message |
Frostbitte
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/09/2005
22:19:38
|
 Subject: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
Hey, just a question out there. Does anyone have Anti-spin and would they recommend it? Any pros and cons you care to share? I'm just looking for some feedback.
Thanks.
Frost.
|
AM
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
07:50:28
|  RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
It is called limited slip where I am. I have a 2004 3.7 6cyl rear wheel drive and find it to have a reasonable amount or traction in winter(4 months of snow). Suprisingingly enough it has great traction in reverse while climbing a hill or up a driveway.
I just have the regular all season tires it came with but will probably be putting on 4 snow tires next winter. (front wheel traction/steering wasn't the best)
Hopefully that helps.
|
martinphantom
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
10:38:39
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
It's the next best thing to 4 wheel drive.
|
Spacinjason
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
13:01:04
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
I love the anti spin rear end in my QC! Much better traction! It can get a little squirrely when the road is wet or snowy if you let the clutch out a little quick.
Spacinjason
'01 QC 4X4
4.7L,5 sp., 3.55 LSD
Magnaflow exhaust
|
frostbitte
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
17:06:52
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
HOw do you guys find limited slip for winter driving as compared to say 4x4?
Frost.
|
lacent
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
17:46:48
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
nothing compares to 4x4, period
however, if your in the market for a 2x4 but want a little added traction incase of a freak snow or maybe light jaunts off-road, LSD is a must
|
Dan
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
19:14:37
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
I would suggest that you go for an aftermarket limited slip for your truck. The stock is not a bad system, but if you are going to put the money into one that is going to be put in, then go for a good brand name, like OX, ARB, Detroit... Unless of course you are ordering one from the factory, then I would go with the factory one.
Dan
|
Hammerdak
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
19:23:24
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
I just want to add this bit of info.
Limited-slip uses a clutch pack to control/eliminate one wheel spinning while the other wheel sits doing nothing. (ie; one wheel on ice or in mud and the other on dry or hard surface ,respectively)
Without a LSD all the power goes to the wheel with the least resistance, thus you sit and spin.
Excessive use of an LSD clutch pack will wear the thing out and result in a rather costly repair.
Although 90% of drivers will never see this in normal driving.
One alternative is to buy a truck with an Open Differential and install a Powertrax No-Slip Locker in the rear diff.
The Powertrax unit costs less than the LSD option when buying new and gives true anti-slip at all times, in all conditions.
A internal spring compression system does allow for the release of torsional build up in the axle during tight corners so you avoid that dreaded tire scrubbing that you get if the axle is truly locked , as in welded together.
I use one in my 2001 4x4 qc which came with an open-diff.
Not only does traction improve in sloppy conditions but if you partake in the odd street-light dual you will also avoid the one-wheel-burnout and take off at full throttle with full power to ground ability.
Just my 2 cents worth.
|
Zach
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/10/2005
19:25:48
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
Limited slip is awsome. You will get significantly less wheelspin than you do now under every circumstance. If you're in a snow climate the back end will come out on you a lot easier when its slippery out, but nothing a little practice can't eliminate.
|
Stick Shift
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/11/2005
03:10:39
|  RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
I've had it in my last 2, 4x4 trucks. It's mixed. On a dirt road, it'll want to send you in the direction the rear wheels are pointed if you're in 2 wheel drive so the back end is a bit "squirrly." In tight turns like parking lot manuvers, you can hear the rear tires slip on the pavement a bit because the two rear tires want to turn at the same rate, but can't because of the different radii they are circumscribing. It's great for spinning donuts in the snow becuase in 2 you can break both rear tires loose. (My 3 year old loved it - do it again, daddy!) I've also left both trucks in 2 wheel drive in snow because they went just fine, why need 4? 4x4 does turn better in snow though. There are two situations where anti-spin is a huge plus:
pointed up a hill with poor traction, i.e. boat ramp, loose dirt, snow, etc. both tires are gripping and driving with anti-slip. The other is uneven ground where you get one drive wheel in the air, like crossing even a small ditch. I've been in both situations with a "one wheel drive" pick-up and had to push, pull, and back out of both. I'm sold.
Oh, did I mention the ability to leave 2 black marks on the pavement?
|
Figols
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/11/2005
09:38:18
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
LSD is a must with a truck as far as I'm concerned!! Not a replacement for 4wd, but if you don't live in a snowy climate or have any other regular use for 4wd, then it is the next best thing. The factory anti spin unit is unreliable. Mines shot at 80K mostly highway miles. I've never done one intentional burn out with this truck in it's whole life, I don't off road at all, but I do pull a trailer and I do plow some snow with it. I also change the fluid every 15K miles And yes I do add the additive. With that little bit of use the rear should still be like new. I'm going to replace it with an aftermarket unit this summer. The problem is the clutches are slipping so if I get one wheel on the ice it acts like an open diff. instead of pulling with the wheel that is on dry ground like it should. If both wheels are on ice they will both spin all day long.
Contrary to what "Hammerdak" posted, the factory anti-spin when optioned on a new truck is about $300. (mine was $275. on my '00 QC)as opposed to about $400-$600 for an aftermarket unit. In the end though if I were to buy another Dodge(which is highly unlikly!)I would just go with an open diff and then install a better aftermarket unit.
|
ricardcapecod
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/12/2005
22:21:29
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
Extremelly necessary if you don`t like to use reverse to turn around besides all of the above. Don`t go without.
|
pitadak
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/12/2005
22:46:53
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
The twin black streaks on the road are fun too.
|
galyion
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
4/13/2005
10:39:51
| RE: Anti-spin differential.
IP: Logged
Message:
i had a lsd in my last truck and i didnt like it i dont know it it was wearing out but if one tire was on dry pavement and the other was on something with little traction ie. snow ice loose gravel it would spin one tire only and the other whould move me along alot slower than the other was spining. now i have a Powertrax No-Slip Locker in my 93 dakota /w 5.2 and i love it. unlike what everybody says it is very quiet and i dont go squirley on wet roads unless u want to. it might be a little more expensive but it will outlast any lsd.
|
| | P 1 |
|
Post a reply to this message:
Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages
|
