Project_Red

So I want to do a limited slip in my rear differential. My question is can I goto a junkyard and get the limited slip out of a 97-03 axle or is that axle completely different? Does it matter if the gear ratio is different than mine?(as in I only want the limited slip not the gears, so I don't have to change my gears?) does anyone understand what I'm saying? Haha if you do can I get some import?

PerryB

If you have the 9.75 axle (all 5.4's do) the gear ratio of the donor won't matter, as there are no carrier changes. The only change I know of came in '10, and I think that involves the gearset, not the carrier. Have the donor clutches replaced before installing it, as they are a limited life item and prone to failure with age and miles.

chlngfyo2

My exp junk yard's are almost the same price as new and something with that much labor to install I would just price new till I found what I wanted at a good price.
That way you know what you have plus warranty.

Project_Red

Thanks guys but I'm not worried about prices I can get a set for like 15 bucks and I do all the labor myself. So labor doesn't matter

blupupher

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You are wanting to take just the LS diff out of the '97-03 housing and put it in your housing?
Seems like a lot of work for a mediocre "upgrade". You have no idea how worn the LS is till you get it out. If you are going through that work, spend the extra to get a good one.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Do it right the first time...

EBC-150

A brand new Eaton Tru-Trac can be had for a little over $500, and is a much better differential than a LS, IMO.

Project_Red

Trust me I've looked into it but 15 or 500? I am thinking about buying a new 250 diesel so I'm not trying to spend anymore money on this...