Limited Slip

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Here's a question for you.

With a 4x4 Limited Slip is the front axle also limited Slip? If so is it LS in 2WD or just in 4WD?

What I'm fishing for is this, can I run a smaller front tire on one side as a spare for a short time with out causing damage?
Thanks,

Gene Earl.

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Gene Earl, White '97' 3500 Laramie SLT, Ext Cab, LB, 5 SPEED, 4. 10 Limited Slip, 4X4. Isspro Boost and Pyro, (pre-turbo), SW Fuel pressure, in a 3 guage A-Pillar mount. No muffler. K&N filter. (it's a start).

 

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Front axle is not limited only rear as I have read/understand. It mite pull a little to one side.

 

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Hey Mudflap,
The rear axle is the only one that is limited slip. You wouldn't want to run different size tires on the rear. As for running different size on the front, you will have a handling problem. If you're up-sizing your tires, you may want to consider trading your spare for a used tire the same size as what you're putting on the ground.

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Randy Jones, San Antonio, TX, rdj@gvtc.com, 98 1/2 QC, 4X4, American Racing BAJA's, 285/75/16, Amsoil throughout, Superstar 3000 export radio, Firestik antenna with fender mount, Fire-ring cable

 

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Thanks Gentlemen, that answers my ?. It would only be a short term emergency if at all.

Thanks again.