Hi! Been on here reading for awhile now and learned alot from you guys, finally joined. I was wondering why these wouldn't work against each other.

 

because they are designed to work together.

 

The L/S is still an option, the TC isn't.

I could live without the TC, but not the L/S.

If you are gonna order a truck, pony up the extra cash for the L/S and you won't regret it.

I couldn't believe any company offers a 4 wheel drive vehicle without L/S being part of the package. Cost me $300 as an option.

 

The T/C simply cuts the throttle when it senses wheelspin. The L/S helps to PREVENT wheelspin by driving BOTH wheels....which automatically helps keep one from spinning, which automatically keeps the traction control from kicking in.

 

hrm, seems I misread this thread last night, I though he was talking about TCS and the RSC system for some reason, haha, sorry! I agree though, why anyone would want anything other than a LS is beyond me.

 

dumb question!

why do you want the "Limited slip" rear end?
what does it do exactly?

I have the 3.55 L/S on my truck..

 

It helps lock the rear wheels togeather to give traction to BOTH wheels.

An example: one of your rear tires is on on ice patch and the other is on dry ground, with an open diff the tire with traction with not move but the tire on ice will spin leaving you stuck, now a rear diff with L/S will be different in the fact that when the one on ice spins the L/S will lock up and send power to the tire that has traction and will pull you out of the stuck.

It is worth it, trust me! I actually want to put a selectable locker in the front and rear!

 

In low traction conditions at very low speed LS is useful. When driving on the road if you hit ice for example, LS will tend to spin both rear wheels and you are swapping ends. My 5.0 Mustang was a genuine bitch to drive in the winter because of this. TC will do a number of things. It will apply the brake slightly on the low traction wheel, the one spinning, and send power to the non-spinning wheel. It lowers throttle only enough to maintain stability and return to a traction condition.

Limited slip adverse reactions is one of the reasons that traction control was invented and working in conjunction with stability control and roll control is very effective.

 

I wasn't asking why?, I was simply wondering why they wouldn't work against each other. I also HAVE L/S. I guess in your opinion if I don't know the answer, then It's a "dumb question". I guess we can"t all be as smart as YOU!

 

Thanks!! Everyone for your answers.