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Re: How can I tell if I have an LSD? (archive)
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Posted by Steve on April 09, 2000 at 18:30:00:

In Reply to: Re: How can I tell if I have an LSD? posted by Barry on April 09, 2000 at 15:01:51:

: : Don't say the obvious: that if I see pink elephants and the walls are moving then I am on LSD. There is some test that involves jacking up the rear of the car
: : and spinning one wheel, but I don't understand the specifics. Can someone explain please. Is there any way to tell what the differential is, if it is there? (2.75,
: : 3.25, whatever...)

: : Muchas gracias.
: : Jack Wasylyk
: : 1987 325 (Eta)

: Jack up the car, spin one wheel if the other spins in the same direction you have an LSD. Also look at the diff tag, if there's an S in front of the ratio then it's an LSD. If there's a STAMPED "S" on the bottom of the diff, then it's an LSD. You should have a 2.93 OPEN diff considering your car is a base 325. I'd be really surprised if it was ordered with an LSD.

Do LSD's and OPEN diffs. do anything differently when they "peel out"?

Steve

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