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Old 02-20-2009, 04:12 PM
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Here are two photos. Is it limited slip? I'm going to change the diff oil and want to know if i need the modifier stuff or not...
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Dana 35 Get rid of it!
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Clean off those two tags and see if on says limited slip on it....

otherwise you are going to have to open it up and look at the carrier...
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So it'll SAY LSD or Limited Slip on it?
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im pretty sure thats an 8.25 the plug isnt screw like the 35
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What's wrong with the 35 vs the 8.25? (just double checking that it's a D35 then...)
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The 8.25 rearend has that flat peice on the bottom correct?!?!?
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so looking it up online, it seems I have the Selec-Trac. I have 4hi/4lo and 4part time. Does this mean I have a limited slip in there?
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Called the dealer and told them my VIN. It's a limited slip diff. and they said it's a D35.
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Originally Posted by jd4x426
im pretty sure thats an 8.25 the plug isnt screw like the 35
Then go back to Diff school my friend. And please don't post i think it is a 8.25. Either you know or ya don't

And I my friend KNOW! lol

It is a DANA 35 end of discussion

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^^^^^

Thank you sir i guess i do have the 8.25 rearend lol.......

I guess that explains the rear swaybar then huh?!?!
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Originally Posted by HeepSpeed
so looking it up online, it seems I have the Selec-Trac. I have 4hi/4lo and 4part time. Does this mean I have a limited slip in there?

Selec-Trac would have a Fulltime option.
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it is the turd box rear end
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