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Re: [GMCnet] Limited Slip Differential [message #238311 is a reply to message #238308]

Fri, 31 January 2014 21:54

Carl S.

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sgltrac wrote on Fri, 31 January 2014 20:21

Thanks Carl. I don't want to end up as "that guy" who gets stuck and blocks the ingress or egress route.

Todd Sullivan

Sully
77 royale
Seattle

> On Jan 31, 2014, at 5:16 PM, Carl Stouffer <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> sgltrac wrote on Fri, 31 January 2014 07:33
>> I'm sure I will end up with some snow data about the LSD in the not too distant future. I will certainly have data about driving off road and in sand pulling a trailer as all of the venues my son and I will be frequenting this off road motorcycle racing season are desolate, off the beaten path type places. I've been casually shopping items like these. AAA is awesome.If you are in an area with cell coverage.
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>> http://www.amazon.com/ARB-72X10US-Recovery-General-Accessories/dp/B004P9GX9O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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>> Todd Sullivan
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>> Sully
>> 77 royale
>> Seattle
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> Todd,
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> I have has a 3.70 LSD for over fuur years now and can provide some data on my experience towing my Jeep to the sand dunes and driving on hilly dirt roads:
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> Two out of four years, I have needed a tug to get going after stopping at our parking/camping spot. It seems to depend on how long ago it rained before we got there. I am also running wider all terrain tires on the front, on 8" wide rims. If I had aired down, I might not have needed the tug.
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/towing-etc/p41602-sand-dunes-2011.html
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> We have also negotiated about 8 miles of mountainous dirt road to get to one of our favorite summer destinations, Burro Mountain Homestead, near Silver City. The last hill, just before the entry to the campground, is pretty steep and gravelly. I could feel the traction shifting from one wheel to the other as I drove up it.
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> Bottom line; the limited slip is not harsh enough to feel on the street, but definitely adds traction off the pavement. I have never tried to drive the coach in snow or ice, but I think the results would be the same. Overuse of the skinny pedal, under slippery conditions, could get you in trouble just like any Limited slip or locker equipped vehicle.
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> Carl S.
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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Todd,

I have never had an issue with getting stuck, even in deep sand, as long as I was able to keep moving. It's getting going after stopping that's the problem. Of course, you can't always control what's happening in front of you.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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