Limited Slip Differentials

Limited Slip Differentials

Here's what happens if you're riding off-road and irregular terrain leaves one of your tires in the air or on a poor traction surface and you have limited slip differentials:

Some 4WD vehicle manufacturers offer a "limited slip differential" option. As the name implies, they limit wheel slip. These use clutch plates to lock the differential, and when turning on dry pavement they just slip.

Unfortunately, they also slip when there is a significant difference in traction between two wheels in an off-highway situation. Limited slip differentials do not prevent wheel slip; they only delay wheel slip. Therefore, traction is lost a little later than without limited slip, and you will be stuck a little later.