hey guys i just found out that my 2001 f150 has an open diff (axle code 19 3.55 on the door sticker. Essentailly, my truck is worthless for what I like to do (off-road while hunting, etc) I am thinking about an aftermarket limited slip differential, as "lockers" seem to be a little too hard core for what I need and I do, and after all I also put a lot of highway miles on my truck. Questions: 1) why make a 4x4 with an open differential? 2) how easy is it to install one of these , 3) Should rear LSD cover it for weekend off-roading, or should I look into getting something in the front also? Thanks for any help

 

3) Rear LSD is perfect for weekend light off-roading

 

2) All you need is a LSD carrier, new carrier bearings and races, a shim selection, a dial indicator and a pry bar to set the backlash after everything's tightened in.

 

check out my album to see what dumb or adventurous things you can do with just the factory LS

 

lockers aren't hardcore on a dd. Most people that say this still drive like there 16 with there first car

 

I'm only putting LSD in my rear because I don't feel like messing with the front.