Is This A Standard 8.8 Limited Slip?

[redwings06]

Does anyone know if this is a standard limited slip set-up or something aftermarket? Thanks!

 

[pissedoff92]

no that is an aftermarket unit, probably stamped somewhere (eaton, auburn, the likes) a standard ford limited slip will have an s spring with 4 spider gears, with clutches on both sides.

 

[redwings06]

can you tell if it is still limited slip?

 

[ratio411]

It's a "limited slip" diff.
You can tell from the springs. Probably a clutch type, similar to the "Traction-Lok" Ford part.
I'm pretty sure conical units or locker units (rachet type) don't use springs in that position.
I have a Torsen in my truck, and it doesn't have any such springs.
Open units also have no springs.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

It's a "limited slip" diff.
You can tell from the springs. Probably a clutch type, similar to the "Traction-Lok" Ford part.

Thanks for being one of the first people I've seen in I don't know how long to call the Ford limited slip by it's proper moniker. I can't even count how many times I've heard them reffered to incorrectly as a "Posi-trac".

 

[pissedoff92]

yea, the term posi rubs me wrong too when dealing with for stuff

 

[ratio411]

yea, the term posi rubs me wrong too when dealing with for stuff

I'd pizz you off then.
I use the terms interchangeably in day to day life.
I just try to be correct as possible on the forum.

 

[pissedoff92]

I just try to be correct as possible on the forum.

Thats all that counts