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Originally Posted by wkumale
I have a 96 cherokee 4wd 4.0 and i was looking into getting a limited slip differential. My buddy said I could get the same result by just having it welded... Has anyone ever heard of this? It seems to me that if it were welded that when i turned then it would hurt the differential? I dont know enough about this to tell him he is right or wrong. Can someone let me know the pros and cons about having this done instead of getting it done right.
thanks in advance
tj
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If you drive it on the street, dont do it.
Go ahead and stick your thumb in your buds eye. Its not the same as a limited slip at all, not even close.
Its the same as a spool, which is that both the left and right axle shafts are solidly connected. Your rear tires will scuff and squeal everytime you turn. Your tire wear will increase and forget about driving in the snow or during icy conditions, even in the rain you will be all over the place.
Theres a proper place for a welded diff (commonly called a Lincoln Locker) and thats mud racing, thats really about the only place a lincoln locker is a good solution.