Is this a open diff or limited slip? (pics)

[GT_Rich]

Help. I feel like an idiot. I purchased 31 spline hardened axles and this diff - which I was told was a limited slip diff out of an explorer. Once I got it home and looked at all the pieces I found no S spring and no clutches. This is my first time doing rear end work, so I apologize for the stupidity. If this is a locking unit, where do these missing components go? Thanks...

 

[dcurtis]

Single slinger. Should look like this.

http:// View attachment 304400

 

[NIKwoaC]

Man, you got hosed. Sorry.

A Traction-Lok would have looked like this. Notice the slots for the clutch plates outside of the spider gear.

 

[dcurtis]

I was just looking around and noticed that the newer mustang units don't have those notches. Well they do have the notches but they dont come all the way out and arent visible.

 

[NIKwoaC]

I was just looking around and noticed that the newer mustang units don't have those notches.

Weird, you snuck that post in before me. Is the big flywheel-shaped gear for ABS? It is something I'm not used to seeing.

 

[GT_Rich]

Thanks for the replies. I called the guy on it (luckily he's local). He apologized and we're supposed to meet up Friday to trade for one he has that is LSD. I feel stupid b/c I always do my research before buying, but this came up on Craigslist and I thought it was too good to pass up. Hardened 31 spline, 4 lug USA Alloy axles and the diff for $175. The axles are new. Hopefully he's honest about the mix-up and comes through on Friday. We'll see...

 

[dcurtis]

Weird, you snuck that post in before me. Is the big flywheel-shaped gear for ABS? It is something I'm not used to seeing.

Yeah, I am pretty sure the big flywheel thing your talking about are for the abs.

 

[dcurtis]

Here is a newer unit that doesn't have the notches all the way through.
http:// View attachment 304394

http:// View attachment 304396

In the first pic from the side the notches arent visible but in the second pic with is angled so you can see the notches inside.

Do you think the newer units are stronger this way or what? Will an 06 or so carrier fit our mustangs?

 

[NIKwoaC]

Seems to reason that the extra material would be beneficial. It is an 8.8 rear, right? I don't see why it wouldn't work. An 8.8 is an 8.8, whether it is in a Mustang, Explorer, or F-150, so I don't see why the new 'Stangs would be any different.

 

[Maryland Stang]

Weird, you snuck that post in before me. Is the big flywheel-shaped gear for ABS? It is something I'm not used to seeing.

It's the tone ring. Any vehicle that uses electronic speedo or ABS has it. My '95 F-150 has one.