4x4 Front diff = rear diff?

wintermute · #1 10-11-2010, 07:31 PM

I have a 8.8" 4.10 LSD rear axle (R7), would I have the same up front? Obviously the ratio would match, but would the front be limited-slip as well?

01_ranger_4x4 · #2 10-12-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wintermute

I have a 8.8" 4.10 LSD rear axle (R7), would I have the same up front? Obviously the ratio would match, but would the front be limited-slip as well?

no, the front is different. its a dana 35 with an open diff.

hunter1 · #3 10-20-2010, 07:34 AM

I had a qeustion about experiencing a knocking sound when in 4hi, in tight turns 2007 ranger 4.0. Is this normal or do i have a problem? If anyone can relate to this id like to know. Thanks

Redneckstone · #4 10-20-2010, 07:41 AM

is it on dry pavement?

if not you could have a cv problem

hunter1 · #5 10-21-2010, 01:29 PM

Hi
It does make the knocking sound on dry pavement. I have to try it offroad conditons but ive yet to do so.Is knocking sounds normal when driven 4 hi on dry pavement on tight turns?
Thanks for the reply

RangerLuc · #6 10-21-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter1

Hi
It does make the knocking sound on dry pavement. I have to try it offroad conditons but ive yet to do so.Is knocking sounds normal when driven 4 hi on dry pavement on tight turns?
Thanks for the reply

yes, ur killing ur gears when in 4hi on the pavement. thats a no no. ur gunna break ur front axle

wintermute · #7 10-21-2010, 05:56 PM

Good to know about the open D35 up front. I guess it's not used frequently enough vs. the total produced to put a front Limited Slip in at the factory.
If I find that I want to use the 4x4 aspect a lot, I might investigate an upgrade.

On a side note…it's seeping enough at the input to sling oil to the frame – I'll need to pick up a shop manual and check that out for my 50,000 mile service.

01_ranger_4x4 · #8 10-21-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RangerLuc

yes, ur killing ur gears when in 4hi on the pavement. thats a no no. ur gunna break ur front axle

X10000 4x4+ dry pavement = bad news. youre just asking for broken drivetrain parts.

hunter1 · #9 10-24-2010, 07:54 AM

So 4wd should only be used offroad conditions? That knocking sound would go away driving in the snow and ice? Thanks

01_ranger_4x4 · #10 10-24-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1

So 4wd should only be used offroad conditions? That knocking sound would go away driving in the snow and ice? Thanks

yes offroad/ winter conditions only. take it offroad and put it in 4wd and see if it makes the clunking still. if you have your owners manual you should read it. it explains when to use and not use your 4x4 and will explain how it will act while in 4x4.