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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Questions for future Gen 3 buy [Re: Lygriek] #794614 03/05/07 06:12 PM Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,379 Bay Area, CA USA cap510 Body Damage is Cool Quote The 2001 and 2002 XLS came with open difs front and rear, if you got the XLS w/Touring Package or the Limited you got the Mech LSD half of the Hybrid LSD/Locker that was available in the rest of the world. 2003 and later is definatly the way to go, having owned both I can tell you that the TC is very cool, and driving the 2002 with out was sometimes interesting especially with that touchy LSD is the 01-02 LSD in the rear only? anything in the front on a limited? Is the TC on the 03 and up for the front and rear? or how does it work? Thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> [b]94/95 Montero SR "rockcrawler" Riding on 37" MTRs Re: Questions for future Gen 3 buy [Re: cap510] #794615 03/05/07 06:22 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 826 Johnson City, TN icysyrup Rock Warrior Yes as far as I know the rear is the only axle with the LSD. (someone correct me if I am wrong) and the TC is for all 4 wheels...it senses wheel speed and slip and then applies braking to the slipping wheels which in turn sends torque to the opposite side wheel that has traction....Works off the ABS system which is why it tends to overheat once in a while <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> 03 Montero XLS, OME 2"suspension lift,Full skid plates, Extended Diff/transfer breathers. 34 LTB's, Winch w/syn rope, Locked front/rear. Re: Questions for future Gen 3 buy [Re: cap510] #794616 03/05/07 06:27 PM Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 115 Simi Valley, Ca. Lygriek Wheeler [quote is the 01-02 LSD in the rear only? anything in the front on a limited? Is the TC on the 03 and up for the front and rear? or how does it work? Thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> [/quote] Sorry, only in the Rear for the LSD on the 2001/2002, but the TC on the 2003 is all four wheels! Very Cool Stuff. Uses the ABS system to apply the brakes on a wheel with no traction so the power goes to the other wheel thru the open diff, basically. Takes a little getting used too though. Lygriek, aka Michael 2003 Montero XLS GEN III, 285/75R16 Pro Comp Xtreme MT's Ironman Springs/KYB Shocks. Custom Rocker Protection and Bumper. Re: Questions for future Gen 3 buy [Re: Lygriek] #794617 03/05/07 07:01 PM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 100 SW Virginia m_a_b Wheeler I have an '02 Limited and can tell you that it also has the ABS traction control... I verified it on ice the other day! Also, the limited gives you a 5 gear automatic with the tiptronic system, which is VERY nice. Great vehicle - I just wish it had a V8 so I could tow big stuff with it. '99 Isuzu Amigo S, 3.2L 4x4 softtop, 3" Calmini Lift, Indy4x Custom Bumpers & Sliders Re: Questions for future Gen 3 buy [Re: m_a_b] #794618 03/05/07 07:21 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 509 SF Bay Area W Winston Rock Warrior I love my '03 Gen III. The 03 has "stability control" which includes traction control. The prior years might have had "traction control" which is a less sophisticated animal. The drive line and suspension is different from '03 on. The early models had a problem with a "clunking" rear end. Of course, the 3.8L vs the 3.5 on the earlier models. Other than that, not much difference. '90 Montero XLS (Sold, sadly) '95 Montero LS 160k '03 Montero Limited 30k Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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